Author: Jeffrey Crelinsten

Cloud Computing Pioneer TriNimbus Technologies Acquired by Onica

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Recognizing the rapidly growing cloud computing space in Canada, Santa Monica-based cloud consulting and managed services company, Onica, will be adding Vancouver-based TriNimbus Technologies to its roster. TriNimbus Technologies is a leading DevOps specialist and Canada’s first Premier Consulting Partner in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). This acquisition cements Onica’s relationship with…

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George Brown College Launches Canada’s First Blockchain Certification Program

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Toronto’s George Brown College has launched its first comprehensive certificate program in blockchain technology. Addressing the shortage of blockchain developers in a rapidly growing market, the Blockchain Development Program, will make George Brown College the first Canadian school to provide a full-time blockchain-focused certification course, joining an exclusive academic circle which also includes MIT and…

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Judge rules for Tesla in suit over new Ontario government’s subsidy cancellations

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Tesla has won an important ruling against the new Ontario government over cancelled electric vehicle rebates. Two weeks ago, Tesla Motors Canada sued the Progressive Conservative government over the cancellation of the previous Liberal government’s Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program, which offered rebates of up to $14,000 on qualifying vehicles like Tesla Motors’. The…

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Alberta government creates group to help grow province’s tech sector

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The Alberta government has formed a 16-member advisory council to provide advice on strategies, investments and outcomes on technology-related training programs. The Talent Advisory Council on Technology (TACT) includes leaders from the tech industry and post-secondary institutions, along with student and labour representatives. TACT will provide government with guidance and advice aimed at increasing access…

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$6.7 million in new federal support for Canadian genomics research

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The federal government is providing $6.7 million to fund seven new projects under Genome Canada’s Genomics Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) that connects genomics-focused researchers and companies. Provincial governments, business, and other funding partners will be contributing an additional $14.3 million. The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, one of the recipients of GAPP funding, will study…

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B.C., federal governments supporting Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s new research farm and seed laboratory

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The British Columbia and federal governments are together providing $1.34 million to Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) new 8.1-hectare research farm and seed laboratory in Richmond, B.C. The B.C. government invested $670,000 through its B.C. Knowledge Development Fund, which funds world-class research and innovation throughout the province. Funding has helped purchase seed-testing equipment for a newly…

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Six Canadians to Lead Canada-wide Digital and Data Consultations

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Navdeep Bains, Federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), announced last week that the Government has selected six innovation experts to serve as roundtable discussion leaders for its national consultation on digital and data transformation. The consultation was launched on June 19th, and will be exploring how Canada can simultaneously drive innovation in…

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LG Electronics launches new AI Lab in Toronto

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Korean tech giant, LG Electronics Inc. (LG) is launching the “LG Electronics AI Research Lab”, an extension of LG’s existing AI Research Lab in Silicon Valley, at the Univ of Toronto. The new facility is the latest LG AI lab, joining existing labs in South Korea, India, and Russia, as a part of LG’s growing…

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