One of Greenwood’s only restaurants is shuttering. Mama’s Pacific Grill, situated on the Crowsnest Highway, has officially closed. “Yes, the … More
Tag: Business & Tech
Pacific Agriculture Show to Highlight Farming Innovation Across B.C.
Every January, the Pacific Agriculture Show at Tradex in Abbotsford showcases the latest innovative technology targeting British Columbia’s bustling agriculture industry. “Our … More
Iconic IKEA Brand Invests to Bolster Presence in B.C. Market
A downtown Vancouver condo unit, 30 floors up with a patio overlooking historical Yaletown and lush False Creek. Sounds pretty … More
‘Technological Upgrading’ May Be Key to Battling Micro-Plastics Crisis in B.C.
Promising research out of the BioProducts Institute at the University of British Columbia could help Canadians tackle one of the most pressing … More
Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Rock Creek
The Boundary now has another source of cannabis. Over the summer, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary approved the opening of … More
B.C. Company Upcycles Glass Bottles into Chic Home Decor
Glass is an under-recycled material that one BC-based startup is up-cycling toward a more sustainable economy. Mosa Technologies founders Prishita Agarwal … More
University of British Columbia Research Tilts Tech Toward Safety
Is it worth risking your life just to “save” a few minutes? Of course not—but to some degree, many folks … More
Simple Solution Helps Cafes in BC Recycle Coffee Waste
Vancouver’s ambitious aim to become “zero-waste” by 2040 necessitates innovative solutions to revamp the city’s lacklustre waste disposal system. Enter … More
BC Startup Empowers Canadians Struggling with Fertility
A British Columbia-based entrepreneur has launched an online startup that sells at-home insemination kits. Alongside partner Kristine Wilson, Mandy Potter … More
Forest Tracker Keeps Watchful Eye Over Old-Growth Logging in BC
Working with computers since his earliest teenage years, Dax Dasilva seemed destined for a career in tech. The Vancouver-born entrepreneur … More
Community Futures Boundary Supports Local Entrepreneurs
Community Futures Boundary operates as a catalyst for local economic development. As part of a network of three dozen rurally … More
Kettle Valley Food Co-Op Builds Boundary Community One Bite at a Time
Amid an uncertain future economy and potentially shifting climate patterns across Canada, strength in the links of British Columbia’s food … More
Village of Midway Secures Funding to Bolster West Boundary Economy
Following the impactful closure of a local wood mill, the Village of Midway remains intent on a vibrant economic future … More
Tesla Prepares to Supercharge Boundary Country
Tesla’s plans to boost local charging infrastructure in Boundary Country are gathering momentum, following a recent proposal introduced by Senior … More
Kootenay Association for Science and Technology Joins Innovation Alliance
British Columbia’s frontrunners in technology ecosystems announced this month the formation of an alliance of not-for-profit innovation hubs. Named the … More
Can Technology Make a Dent in British Columbia’s Housing Crisis?
As Canada’s second largest startup ecosystem, there’s a lot of tech in Vancouver. Outside Vancouver, the second major hub of innovation … More
British Columbians Lack Trust in Emerging Financial Technology
I wear a fitness tracker, wield a tablet, and invest from my phone. Fairly standard stuff, right? On the whole, I … More
