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Tag: Business & Tech
‘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
