Canada : (EC) The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, announced assistance for over 5,500 researchers from coast to coast on January 12. This large investment of more than $550 million, part of the government\’s continued effort to support Canada\’s science and research industry, will improve theContinue Reading

Alberta Catalyzer is the name of the Alberta-based pre-accelerator that Platform Calgary and Innovate Edmonton have just created in collaboration. On January 11, the pre-accelerator welcomed its inaugural batch of 35 businesses. Around 150 startup owners submitted name suggestions for the pre-accelerator, with the winning name receiving $1,000. Nancy Mandaher,Continue Reading

Telus Health, Telus\’ health and medical subsidiary, launched its digital Virtual Pharmacy service in Canada on Monday to make prescription pharmaceuticals more accessible to Canadians. Through a single interface, the patient can manage their medications as well as speak with a pharmacist via video or audio. It will also handleContinue Reading

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) – Officials said Tuesday that labour organisers and e-commerce giant Amazon are planning a rematch vote next month on whether workers at an Alabama warehouse will form a union. Last year, a closely watched ballot on forming the first Amazon union in the United States ended inContinue Reading