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North Vancouver will be the first to do this
LockSimple

Oct 17, 2021

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9 min read

North Vancouver will be the first to do this

Harness bitcoin mining to heat their city, that is. Plus, Susan Sarandon meets BC tech and 28 other stories. Welcome, to the Sunday Briefing.

Vancouver Esports doesn’t play around
LockSimple

Oct 15, 2021

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11 min read

Vancouver Esports doesn’t play around

At Pinnacle 2021, Canada’s first post-pandemic in-person Esports event, I witnessed the strength of an ecosystem I had only heard of.

James Matthews
James Matthews
A bitcoin breakthrough on the North Shore | The Morning Report
LockSimple

Oct 15, 2021

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4 min read

A bitcoin breakthrough on the North Shore | The Morning Report

Plus 8 other headlines from the past 24 hours.

Five upcoming tech events to attend
LockSimple

Oct 14, 2021

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4 min read

Five upcoming tech events to attend

Key events I have on my radar, am attending, or speaking at within the next couple of weeks.

Burnaby's MintGreen to make North Vancouver world’s first city heated by bitcoin
LockSimple

Oct 14, 2021

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4 min read

Burnaby's MintGreen to make North Vancouver world’s first city heated by bitcoin

Bitcoin mining company MintGreen to deliver innovative low-carbon mining waste solution to heat City of North Vancouver.

With $8M in hand, Pani aims to scale up AI solutions for water treatment facilities
LockSimple

Oct 14, 2021

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3 min read

With $8M in hand, Pani aims to scale up AI solutions for water treatment facilities

The funding will enable Pani to accelerate the adoption of its software and improve clean water yields and reduce costs, risks and emissions at facilities globally.

BC firm nets fourth round of funding | The Morning Report
LockSimple

Oct 14, 2021

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4 min read

BC firm nets fourth round of funding | The Morning Report

Plus 10 other headlines from the past 24 hours.

Vancouver-born Alida raises $20M to accelerate global growth
LockSimple

Oct 13, 2021

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3 min read

Vancouver-born Alida raises $20M to accelerate global growth

This is the second equity investment for the company since an investment by OMERS in 2012.

Susan Sarandon collectible launches local NFT platform
LockSimple

Oct 13, 2021

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5 min read

Susan Sarandon collectible launches local NFT platform

We chatted with Reid Robinson, the co-founder of Vancouver-based cocoNFT, on the auction for the Hollywood star's first-ever NFT and his company's place within the creator economy.

James Matthews
James Matthews
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