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BBTV prices shares at $16 each for $172m IPO
What happened: BBTV reveals share price for upcoming initial public offer Why it matters: The IPO is aimed at giving the company greater control of Vancouver’s BroadbandTV BBTV Holdings Inc. — the...
Pandemic highlights risk of cyber security breaches, need for protection
With businesses and public institutions more reliant on technology than ever, the pandemic has highlighted the importance of good cyber security, which will be the focus of an upcoming panel...
B.C. tech tapped for consumer behaviour data
Guinness and other top brands seeking insights to keep pace with major marketplace shifts
COVID-19 ‘exacerbating’ Canadian startups’ ability to innovate: report
Experts urge government to push new incentives and encourage startups to expand globally
Canadians increased tech buying as pandemic deepened
Cybercrooks took advantage of Canadians’ pandemic online activity
Ballard sells off drone division after five years
What happened: B.C. fuel-cell company divests its drone assets Why it matters: UAVs were meant to be a long-term play for Burnaby-based Ballard Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLDP) is letting its...
Privacy commissioner investigating cyberkey, CRA attacks
5,500 Canada Revenue Agency accounts targeted in cyberattacks
Safety concerns pause trials of Vancouver-linked COVID-19 treatment
What happened: Trials halted for COVID-19 treatment linked to B.C. biotech Why it matters: Federal government had earmarked $175 million to support development of therapeutic antibodies being used...
Rogers expands 5G service to two-dozen more B.C. communities
What happened: Rogers deploys 5G tech to more B.C. towns and cities Why it matters: The telecom giant appears well ahead of schedule in terms of its West Coast rollout Rogers Communications Inc....
B.C. tech rides ‘tidal wave’ of online education demand
Local firms tap investment millions as pandemic drives surge in remote learning options