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EA news raises spectre of more B.C. tech layoffs

EA news raises spectre of more B.C. tech layoffs

EA plans to lay off six per cent of global staff; no mention of cuts in Canada
B.C. tech entrepreneur Shannon Rogers Roy dies at 54

B.C. tech entrepreneur Shannon Rogers Roy dies at 54

Global Relay president and general counsel lost 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer
B.C. businesses confused about marketing on TikTok after government restrictions

B.C. businesses confused about marketing on TikTok after government restrictions

Marketing experts suggest companies diversify their marketing strategies following government restrictions
Adventure on high seas inspires made-in-B.C. ocean drones

Adventure on high seas inspires made-in-B.C. ocean drones

Victoria-based Open Ocean Robotics has developed solar-powered robotic vessels
For one B.C. tech company, Indigenous values are central to hiring, projects and strategy

For one B.C. tech company, Indigenous values are central to hiring, projects and strategy

Animikii uses as a guide the Anishinaabe Seven Grandfather Teachings, which include love, truth and respect.
Getting women involved in B.C. tech jobs benefits everyone, says advocate

Getting women involved in B.C. tech jobs benefits everyone, says advocate

According to the BC Tech Association, women make up just 18 per cent of the tech workforce.
Struggling Vancouver-based online auto dealer granted creditor protection

Struggling Vancouver-based online auto dealer granted creditor protection

Canada Drives restructuring its business model in the face of rapidly rising inventory costs and other auto industry complications
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. completes acquisition of IAA Inc.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. completes acquisition of IAA Inc.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. announced it has closed its acquisition of U.S. firm IAA Inc. after a contentious few months that saw shareholders divided over the deal.
Ten Vancouver-based companies receive $26M to expand to global markets

Ten Vancouver-based companies receive $26M to expand to global markets

The federal funding aims to help leading B.C. businesses accelerate their growth and compete globally
Amazon cuts 9,000 jobs; now at least 27,000 layoffs in 2023

Amazon cuts 9,000 jobs; now at least 27,000 layoffs in 2023

Amazon employed about 10,000 workers in B.C. as of last year