Alberta, gear up: today Lyft launched its rideshare service in Calgary. Lyft first launched in Canada in Toronto in 2017, followed by subsequent launches in Ottawa and Vancouver. In the years since, Lyft has provided over 56 million rides to more than 2.5 million Canadians. Now, Edmontonians and Calgarians can choose Lyft for a reliable […]
Revolutionizing Virtual Estimates: Great Northern Insulation Teams Up with IrisCX
Great Northern Insulation (GNI), a leading insulation company, has partnered with Calgary-based IrisCX to revolutionize its virtual estimates program. This strategic collaboration allows GNI to enhance customer experience by delivering faster and more accurate quotes while also reducing its carbon footprint. Established in 2019, IrisCX is a smart video platform that specializes in virtual product […]
Rogers Together with Shaw Supports Communities Impacted by Wildfires in Alberta
Rogers Communications and Shaw have come together to provide relief to the residents of Alberta affected by devastating wildfires. The companies have pledged their commitment to keeping customers connected to essential resources and loved ones, while also contributing to immediate disaster relief efforts on the ground. To support the affected communities, Rogers and Shaw have […]
Carrot Ventures Launches Cellar Insights, an AgTech Startup for Remote Potato Monitoring
Calgary-headquartered venture capital fund Carrot Ventures has launched its second company, Cellar Insights, as part of its AgTech company formation model. Cellar Insights is an AgTech startup that uses a combination of sensors and cloud-based algorithms to remotely monitor potato health during long-term storage. The company aims to reduce food loss and optimize the quality […]
Rogers Makes 5G More Accessible to Canadians After Shaw Merger
Through its merger with Shaw Communications, Rogers is focused on making long-term network investments to ensure all Canadians can access world-class connectivity. Rogers demonstrated that commitment with their announcement that it will make 5G more accessible to more Canadians. The telecom giant has reduced the price per gigabyte of data by 50% on its most-chosen […]
AVAC Group Launches $15 Million VC Fund for Canadian AgTech Startups
Calgary venture capital firm AVAC Group recently announced the launch of a new $15 million venture capital fund called Carrot Ventures. The fund has secured financial backing from AVAC and Farm Credit Canada (FCC), and will focus on investing in Canadian agricultural technology start-ups. Carrot Ventures is not just another venture capital fund; it is […]
Improving Acquires Jump Analytics: Boosts Revenue and Expands Reach Across North America
Improving has acquired Jump Analytics, a Canadian tech firm specializing in advanced analytics and corporate performance management. The acquisition is expected to boost Improving’s annualized revenue to more than $290 million and expand its reach across North America. Dallas-headquartered Improving has a thirty year history in Calgary. Their Calgary outpost is currently the only Scrum […]
How Enhance Energy Utilizes Alberta’s Carbon Emissions on Road to Net-Zero
Enhance Energy, a carbon management company, is among Alberta-based firms leading the way in sustainable energy solutions for the province and Canada. With over 3.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions permanently sequestered in Central Alberta as of 2022, the Enhance team leverages experience in the planning, design, implementation, and operation of large-scale carbon capture and […]
Value Creation Shifts Oil Sands Focus to Selective Decarbonization Technology
Value Creation Inc. has withdrawn its application to expand the Heartland Complex northeast of Edmonton to instead focus on leveraging its unique selective decarbonization technology (SDC) to produce decarbonized clean oils and blends at a lower cost than traditional upgrading. The Calgary-based company with its founder and CEO Dr. Columba Yeung at the helm is […]
Two Calgary Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Projects Receive Funding
Two Calgary-led carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects are receiving funding as part of Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) international partnership with Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT). ERA is committing $1.7 million to the two projects worth $8 million. Funding is sourced from Alberta’s industry-funded Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund. These innovative Alberta-based projects […]