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Startland: Supporting Refugees Through Tech (and Unicorns)

Startland: Supporting Refugees Through Tech (and Unicorns)

We don't know why Startland's logo is a unicorn next to a rainbow, but we love it. If you’ve seen the news or just been on Facebook in the past few weeks, you’ve probably been bombarded with frightening news from an increasingly divided world.
Reclaimed and Rocking: Superior Sound from the BC Wilderness

Reclaimed and Rocking: Superior Sound from the BC Wilderness

Are you an outdoorsy, mountain-loving individual who also appreciates superior sound quality? Well, you’re not the only one. https://www.kickstarter.
Show support for your 'Local Sports Team'

Show support for your 'Local Sports Team'

Our sister company, Pennants Of Canada , released a new design this week. 'Local Sports Team' is a cheeky one designed by Rory O'Sullivan . Check it out in blue, black or yellow HERE .
University Student’s Headphone Design Promises Superior Sound

University Student’s Headphone Design Promises Superior Sound

It’s one thing to fix a problem, it’s another thing to come up with a one-of-a-kind solution. After deciding that she’d had enough of flimsy, overpriced ear bud style headphones, local university student, Soha Salem decided to design her own.
The plucky Vancouver start-up that could change lithium batteries forever

The plucky Vancouver start-up that could change lithium batteries forever

As part of our Investing is Awesome series, we like to highlight the local companies in Vancouver that are making big changes in the world, and that you can actually buy a piece of. Yes, you, with the high rent and three jobs.
Here's how Pennants Of Canada did $1,934 in sales in our first week

Here's how Pennants Of Canada did $1,934 in sales in our first week

When V.I.A. launched its new company Pennants of Canada last Thursday, we were basically throwing it at the wall to see if it would stick.
V.I.A. just launched a new company!

V.I.A. just launched a new company!

I'm very excited to announce a new venture today: Pennants of Canada ! We founded this small business as a way to help people celebrate all things Canada, in their homes.
Local Kickstarter Promises Maximum Organization for Parents

Local Kickstarter Promises Maximum Organization for Parents

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, babysitter, family member or have just been witness to someone walking around town with a baby, you know that taking care of children can be... Challenging .
#PeaceHacks: Using Technology to Unite to Empower Vancouver Newcomers

#PeaceHacks: Using Technology to Unite to Empower Vancouver Newcomers

#PeaceHacks is a hackathon that aims to address pressing issues related to refugee and immigrant settlement in greater Vancouver.
Local Kickstarter Aims to Prevent Seasonal Touchscreen Rage

Local Kickstarter Aims to Prevent Seasonal Touchscreen Rage

Here’s the set-up, you’re walking around town, enjoying (or hating) winter and you need to use your phone. You take it out of your pocket, swipe and get nothing. You tap and still, nothing.