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3D printing is the future of home construction, B.C. inventor says

3D printing is the future of home construction, B.C. inventor says

A B.C.-based engineer says he has invented the future of housing construction. Paul Tinari says his 3D printer will soon be building homes in B.C. and around the world.
Co-working spaces climb in Mount Pleasant neighbourhood

Co-working spaces climb in Mount Pleasant neighbourhood

Recent corporate buy-in to the concept and record-low office vacancy rates in Vancouver’s downtown core are now ramping up the co-working trend in one of the city’s burgeoning tech hubs: Mount Pleasant.
Vancouver taxis partner with Kater ahead of ride-hailing introduction

Vancouver taxis partner with Kater ahead of ride-hailing introduction

A Surrey tech company looks set to help Lower Mainland taxis get a head start against potential ride-hailing rivals like Lyft and Uber Technologies Inc.
Most Canadians feel merrier about their personal finances than they did last Christmas

Most Canadians feel merrier about their personal finances than they did last Christmas

It is clear that Canadians are in a better mood when it comes to their personal economic standing, but this is not directly reflected in the budget that they have in mind for holiday spending.
Fresh Prep meal-kit service eyes B.C., Alberta expansion

Fresh Prep meal-kit service eyes B.C., Alberta expansion

The meal delivery service is offered through an online platform, with promises of meals prepped with pre-chopped ingredients that can be cooked at home within 30 minutes.
Netflix Canada announces biggest price increase to date

Netflix Canada announces biggest price increase to date

Another price hike is on the way for Netflix Canada subscribers as competition heats up among the biggest streaming video services.
Step into Vancouver's history with this free walking tour app

Step into Vancouver's history with this free walking tour app

Tourists and residents can take a step back in time and look at how things used to be in Vancouver with the help of a free historical tourism app.
Pemberton festival bankruptcy hits businesses hard

Pemberton festival bankruptcy hits businesses hard

Once the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ticketfly LLC, bankruptcy advisers and lawyers all take their cut, local businesses will likely get pennies for every dollar they were owed when the Pemberton Music Festival declared bankruptcy last year.
Launch Academy unveils new virtual reality hub in Vancouver

Launch Academy unveils new virtual reality hub in Vancouver

Startup incubator Launch Academy is opening a new virtual reality and augmented reality hub at its Vancouver headquarters.
TransLink riders can now chat live with customer info staff

TransLink riders can now chat live with customer info staff

TransLink launched a new pilot program on Wednesday that links riders with staff looking for information. It’s called Live Chat and it’s a feature on desktop and mobile versions of TransLink’s website allowing customers to live chat with the “Customer Information team.”