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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, […]
Canada’s top 10 trusted brands
September 23, 2016
Word of mouth advertising is a powerful thing. Data from Nielsen finds that 92 percent of consumers believe recommendations from friends and family over all form of advertising. A key […]
Ottawa business advisors: join us on October 4
September 22, 2016
Are you an accountant, wealth advisor, insurance agent or other advisor whose clients sometimes have legal questions? LaBarge Weinstein is happy to give a legal overview to advisors so that […]
PEI HST rate to increase on October 1
September 21, 2016
On October 1, 2016, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Prince Edward Island will increase by one percent to 15 percent. The increase was announced in the annual budget speech […]
Acton Capital Partners leads $6 million funding in Chef’s Plate
September 20, 2016
Chef’s Plate, a Toronto-based ingredient and recipe delivery service for Canadians, received $6 million in new funding, led by Acton Capital Partners. Existing investors Emil Capital and BrandProject also participated […]
Rockport Networks gets share of $45 million government investment in clean tech
September 19, 2016
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, today announced an investment of over $39.6 million in 14 innovative clean technology projects across Canada. Projects are funded […]
