Technology

Senate passes Liberals' controversial online streaming act with a dozen amendments

OTTAWA — Big tech companies that offer online streaming services could soon be required to contribute to Canadian content as a controversial Liberal bill gets one step closer to becoming law.

Feb 3, 2023 8:16 AM Read more >

Vancouver developer helping to green Alberta’s grid

Concord Pacific, Athabasca Chipewyan add new solar farms in Alberta

Feb 1, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Janus Henderson Investors to oppose Ritchie Bros. deal to buy IAA

VANCOUVER — A second investment manager is voicing its opposition to a plan by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. buy vehicle auction company IAA Inc. In a letter to the Ritchie Bros.

Jan 30, 2023 10:32 AM Read more >

Companies extend deadline to close Rogers-Shaw deal to Feb. 17

TORONTO — The companies involved in the Rogers Communications Inc. deal to buy Shaw Communications have extended the deadline to complete the transaction. Rogers, Shaw, the Shaw Family Living Trust and Quebecor Inc.

Jan 30, 2023 9:19 AM Read more >

Women-led startups fear falling behind amid tech downturn

Jan 27, 2023 8:18 AM Read more >

Pender Ventures raises $100M for second venture fund

Firm found success investing in B.C. companies Copperleaf and Jane

Jan 25, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Industry committee delves into Rogers-Shaw deal as fate rests with Minister Champagne

OTTAWA — The House of Commons industry and technology committee is set to meet today to look at Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc.

Jan 25, 2023 7:55 AM Read more >

Luxor Capital still opposed to Ritchie Bros. deal to buy IAA despite changes

VANCOUVER — Investment firm Luxor Capital Group LP remains opposed to Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc.'s deal to buy IAA Inc. despite changes to the agreement. Luxor, which holds a 3.

Jan 25, 2023 7:51 AM Read more >

Alphabet to close Edmonton office of AI subsidiary DeepMind

EDMONTON — Alphabet Inc. says it will close the Edmonton office owned by its artificial intelligence subsidiary DeepMind.

Jan 24, 2023 2:27 PM Read more >

Shaw, Rogers, Quebecor say they welcome Federal Court of Appeal ruling

OTTAWA — The fate of Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. goes before the Federal Court of Appeal today as the Competition Bureau seeks to overturn the Competition Tribunal's decision approving the deal.

Jan 24, 2023 8:12 AM Read more >