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Vancouver’s Telus to make record-setting $120m donation to charity
Telecom giant says it's the largest donation made by a publicly traded company in Canada
Vacation rental firm seeks to build trust with blockchain
Firms says technology can help buoy e-commerce consumer confidence in Chinese market
Vancouver’s Version One Ventures fund raises $57m
Fund will focus on early-stage companies in Vancouver, San Francisco, Seattle and Toronto-Waterloo
Vancouver’s Vistara closes first round of new US$100m fund
Growth fund brings in US$40m, with plans to raise US$60m more by year’s end
Small budget, big results
Being able to do more with less has become the name of the game in the world of digital marketing. Producing great results with a small budget has become the norm, as companies continue to optimize...
Moving Cascadia corridor from vision to reality
Signs of progress include steering committee’s launch, high-speed rail commitments
Hootsuite considers sale for US$750m: Reuters
Vancouver-based tech company is exploring a sale, according to a media report
Blockchain technology vital in the race to make cities smarter
“Smart cities.” It’s a term you’re likely to hear frequently these days in conversations about urban planning. Governments at every level around the world – and the companies eager to partner with...
Asian augmented reality company eyes funeral sector
A South Korean company wants to inject augmented reality (AR) technology into North American memorial sites and cemeteries as a way for the funeral industry to cater to consumers who are increasingly...
Vancouver startup seeks to protect privacy while collecting data
Firm claims app can gather customer information that contains no personal details