Tyler Orton
TransLink launches first of 50-plus digital commuter kiosks
What happened: TransLink is launching new devices to help commuters navigate transit system Why it matters: Regional transit authority is partnering with private firm to cover costs of kiosks in...
B.C. companies tuning music industry to listeners
Major labels team up with local tech firms to help deliver new music more effectively
B.C. expands global role in internet domain name disputes
What happened: Vancouver will soon be one of a select number of cities handling disputes over domain names such as .com or .org Why it matters: The new designation is poised to boost Vancouver’s...
Vancouver tech firm PDFTron lands US$71m in growth capital
What happened: Vancouver-based software firm secures US$71-million investment Why it matters: Growth capital comes as the company has more than doubled its headcount since the beginning of last...
B.C.-Alberta trade relationship worth $30b: study
What happened: New report concludes feuding B.C. and Alberta have the ‘closest economic ties’ among any two provinces Why it matters: Strains between the neighbouring provinces are growing amidst a...
Telus touts charitable donations pegged at $150m over last year
What happened: Telus says it’s donated $150m to charitable organizations over the past year Why it matters: Vancouver-based company says one of its donations is among the largest made by a publicly...
Vancouver-founded fintech Koho raises $42m
What happened: Financial technology company Koho raises $42 million in capital Why it matters: The company, which maintains an office in Vancouver, will be using the capital to accelerate growth and...
B.C. inflation rate the highest in Canada, rises to 2.7% in April
What happened: B.C.’s inflation rate hit 2.7% while the national rate rose to 2% Why it matters: Inflation rising highest in parts of Canada with “most challenged local real estate markets and...
Titans prep to rep Vancouver in Overwatch League’s 2019 All-Star Game
Four players will be representing the Vancouver Titans in this week's Overwatch League All-Stars event
Tech in Transport 2050 driver’s seat
TransLink highlighting emerging technologies as it embarks on public consultations for 30-year plan