Tag: Vancouver
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BC Employers Score Big on Forbes Canada’s 2026 Best Employers List
Overview: Forbes’ 2026 Best Employers in Canada Forbes has released its annual ranking of the best employers in Canada for 2026, assessing companies across the country on factors like corporate reputation, employee satisfaction, development opportunities, and workplace culture. The list is based on survey data from employees and expert inputs, making it a useful guide…
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Jetson Home Raises $50 Million to Accelerate U.S. Expansion of its Heat Pump Disruption
Jetson Home Secures $50 Million to Accelerate U.S. Expansion Jetson Home Inc., a Vancouver-based startup aiming to redefine home heating with digitally enhanced heat pump systems, has secured US$50 million in new funding to accelerate its growth trajectory across the United States. The round marks a pivotal step for a company founded just two years…
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East Vancouver Rapper Opens Sold-Out Show for Hip-Hop Hero Shad
East Vancouver Rising Star Takes the Stage Before a Sold-Out Crowd Fans of rap and hip-hop gathered at Vancouver’s Hollywood Theatre on a lively Saturday night, buzzing with anticipation for a standout moment in the city’s music scene. The spotlight wasn’t solely on the headliner; an East Vancouver rapper prepared to open the show, setting…
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East Vancouver Rapper Shad Opens Sold-Out Show for His Music Hero in Vancouver
East Vancouver Rising Star Shad Headlines a Sold-Out Night Fans of rap and hip-hop in Vancouver are buzzing as East Vancouver’s own Shad takes the stage to open for a legendary hero of the genre. The sold-out night at the Hollywood Theatre marks a significant milestone in his career, coming as he celebrates two decades…
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RBC and Telus Back Photonic’s $130M Quantum Financing
Canadian Titans back Photonic in a $130 Million Quantum Financing Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Telus Corp. have joined a growing roster of Canadian blue-chip institutions investing in Photonic, a Vancouver-based quantum computing developer. The move signals increasing institutional confidence in Canada’s quantum sector and a push to scale quantum hardware and software solutions…
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Investing Locally: Can Canadians Sustain an Economic Edge Amid Tariffs
Putting Local Investment in Focus As tariff tensions reshape trade routes and investment patterns, Canadian households and businesses are re-evaluating where their money goes. A Vancouver-based company has joined a broader movement encouraging Canadians to keep more of their investment dollars at home, seeking both financial returns and broader social impact. The question for 2025…
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Does Investing Locally Matter to Canadians Amid Tariff War?
Why Local Investing Is on the Radar As trade tensions continue to shape global markets, Canadians are looking inward to strengthen domestic resilience. A Vancouver-based company recently spotlighted a simple but powerful idea: keep more investment dollars at home to create lasting local impact. The question for many investors and small businesses is not just…
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Vancouver’s 2025 Top Spotify Tracks Show Listeners Seek Comfort in Downtempo
Downtempo dominates Vancouver’s 2025 top tracks As 2025 unfolds, Vancouver’s listening habits on Spotify are painting a clear picture: people are seeking emotional refuge in music that slows things down. A recent analysis of the city’s most streamed songs reveals a shift away from upbeat, high-energy anthems toward downtempo tunes that offer comfort amid uncertainty.…
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Vancouver’s 2025 most streamed songs signal listeners seek comfort in uncertain times, says professor
Introduction: A year of downtempo comfort As Spotify released its list of Vancouver’s most streamed songs for 2025, listeners appear to have gravitated toward tracks that feel like emotional refuges. A Vancouver-based music professor notes that the city’s streaming data indicates a pivot away from high-energy pop toward downtempo, comforting sounds. The trend suggests that…
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Vancouver’s 2025 most streamed songs highlight comfort in uncertain times, says professor
Vancouver’s 2025 music landscape: comfort over hype When Spotify released its yearly list of Vancouver’s most streamed songs for 2025, the city’s reaction wasn’t driven by flashy hooks or festival-ready drops. Instead, listeners leaned into downtempo, emotionally resonant tracks that offered a sense of shelter amid ongoing uncertainties. A local music professor frames this trend…