A new initiative recently proposed by the Royal Canadian Mint proposes to create the MintChip, a digital currency that is backed by the Canadian government.

The 100 Mile House competition is soliciting designs for a house for four that only uses materials and systems made, manufactured or recycled within 100 miles of the city of Vancouver, B.C.

When we covered Art Sumo last May the startup was selling works of art from the developing world using a deal-a-day model. Now we’re taking a look at the changes they’ve introduced over the last year to help widen their audience and make the purchasing of art more affordable.

Raise5 is an online marketplace for 5 dollar tasks where the funds paid get donated to charity.

Smart-e-Pants underwear combats the problem of bed sores by sending a mild electrical current to the wearer’s backside every 10 minutes.

Motomethod is a fully staffed motorcycle repair shop that also enables DIY fans to service their bikes themselves.

The University of British Columbia in Canada is in the process of creating what it says is the world’s first student-owned campus microbrewery.

Brands for the People is an online platform that aims to help socially focused young companies get customized branding help without spending a fortune.

Fleurette Kids Taxi is a new service in Canada’s Ottawa region focused entirely on transporting children.

Squag is a social application customized for teenagers and tweens on the autism spectrum to help them connect with their parents and with one another.