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Bassi Construction Ltd., Basscon Group Inc. acquired by Mosaic Capital
December 6, 2016
Mosaic Capital Corporation announced yesterday that has acquired a 70 percent interest in the business being carried on by Ottawa-based Bassi Construction Ltd. and Basscon Group Inc. (collectively: Bassi) at […]
With $430M acquisition of Mettrum, Canopy Growth to add two national brands, additional production space
December 1, 2016
Canopy Growth Corporation has entered into an agreement with Toronto-based Mettrum Health Corp. that will see its stake in the Canadian medical marijuana industry grow. With its agreement to acquire […]
North Strategic recently aquired by MSLGROUP
November 30, 2016
Canada’s fastest growing PR and social media agency, North Strategic, was recently acquired by MSLGROUP. The agency will be aligned with Publicis Groupe, a part of Publicis Communications in Canada. […]
Accedo and Digiflare announce merger
November 28, 2016
Two video experience companies have merged, creating a “transformational video experience powerhouse.” Today, Accedo announced that it is merging with Digiflare. The newly-formed company will remain under the Accedo brand. […]
SaaS firm FileFacets secures $4 million in funding
November 25, 2016
Ottawa-based FileFacets has raised $4 million in funding, the company announced this week. The funding round was led by Celtic House Venture Partners, which provided $2 million. Wesley Clover ($1 […]
Canopy Growth Corporation acquires two Quebec-based companies
November 3, 2016
Smiths Falls, ON-based Canopy Growth Corporation is expanding its reach into Quebec with the acquisition of licensed hemp producer Groupe Hemp, as well as ownership of Vert Médical, a company […]
Big Viking Games raises $21.75 million so far in 2016
November 2, 2016
As one of Canada’s largest independent mobile and social game studios, Big Viking Games (BVG) has focused on using technology, specifically HTML5, as a way to propel the company forward. […]
Ottawa’s fall economic statement promises to help businesses attract global talent
November 2, 2016
On Tuesday, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau delivered the fall economic statement in the House of Commons. The The government says the adoption of a Global Skills Strategy will make […]
Halifax-based Analyze Re acquired by Verisk Analytics
October 27, 2016
Analyze Re, the Halifax-based software as a service provider for the reinsurance and insurance industries, has been acquired by American data analytics company Verisk Analytics, the company announced this week. […]
SimpTek Technologies raises over $700,000 in funding to expand in North American clean tech market
October 21, 2016
SimpTek Technologies, a software company providing intelligent energy management solutions for homeowners and utilities, raised over $700,000 in funding. Led by the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, and several angel investors, […]
