Industry News
In this section we have gathered some of the most popular information sources, such as trade journals, magazines, blogs, and association websites. Industry information is always changing. For the latest news, current issues and popular opinions, try following one or more of these sources. In addition, interacting with the websites that provide this information through commenting and asking questions may also provide you with more information.
Associations
Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for your business plan. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.
BC Associations
- Accelerate Okanagan Technology Association
- ACETECH
- Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC)
- BC Technology Industry Association
- LifeSciences British Columbia
- Medical Device Development Centre (MDDC)
- Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST)
- Society for Technical Communication (STC) Canada; West Coast Chapter
- Vancouver Island Advanced Technology Centre (VIATeC)
National and Provincial Associations
- BIOTECanada
- BioAlberta
- BIOQUEBÉC (French only)
- BioNova
- Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA)
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
- Innovative Medicines Canada
- Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME)
- Food, Health & Consumer Health Products of Canada
- Life Science Association of Manitoba
- Live Sciences Ontario
- Medtech Canada
- Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology Industries
- Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
- PEI BioAlliance
- Women in Communications and Technology
Magazines & Trade Journals
Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for business planning. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.
BC Tech | BCTech is a key source of local information, where you can find B.C. high-tech companies and their major suppliers all in one place. The editorial stories cover the tech sector, with industry-focused features as well as profiles of high-tech leaders and pioneers.
BIV Book of Lists | Top 100 high-tech companies in B.C. Contact your local library to see if they have a copy.
Canadian Healthcare Technology | A print and digital magazine providing analyses and opinions from healthcare and technology experts.
EDN | Electronics, Design, Strategy News is an American publication that covers hot topics and design innovation in the electronics industry along with business strategy.
IT World Canada | Online source of in depth IT coverage addressing Canadian specific industry challenges and innovation.
JMIR Publications | A free online database to Open Access journals. JMIR Publications helps scientists to disseminate innovations, ideas, protocols, and research results to the widest possible audience. This includes not only other researchers, but also patients/consumers and other knowledge users.
LifeSciences British Columbia | LifeSciences British Columbia is the official annual publication of LifeSciences B.C., the industry association representing B.C.'s life science community. Editorial content is focused on B.C.'s diverse biotechnology sectors, from basic research to pharmaceuticals to genomics to medical devices and more.
Consultant & Other Websites
MarketWatch - Industry Analyzer | The Industries section contains current data on Dow Jones Industry Sectors. Aggregate data as well as company-specific data is available.
PriceWaterhouse Coopers Canada (PwC) | Global consultancy firm that produces reports on the state of various industries.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers. (2020, October 2). Canadian-based digital health startups stand to benefit in a post-COVID world according to PwC Canada and CB Insights. Retrieved from https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/media/release/canadian-based-digital-health-startups-stand-to-benefit-in-a-post-covid-world.html
- PricewaterhouseCoopers. (n.d.). Global top health industry issues: Defining the healthcare of the future. Retrieved from https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/healthcare/pdf/global-top-health-industry-iss…
- PricewaterhouseCoopers. (n.d.). Forging a path for healthtech in Canada means getting all stakeholders on the same page: PwC Canada. Retrieved from https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/industries/technology/forging-a-path-for-healthtech-in-canada.htm
- PricewaterhouseCoopers. (2015, October). The Life Sciences Sector in BC: Economic Impact Now and in the Future. Retrieved from http://www.lifesciencesbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/LifeSciences-BC-Sector-Report-FINAL-1.pdf
Firsthand | A free source of industry information. Use the Industry Profiles to research growing industries and best industries by major, and Company Rankings and Profiles to find news, company information, and industry-specific sample professions. Basic monthly membership is free and offers access to blogs, discussion forums, and job listings.
Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre | This free resource created by the Vancouver Public Library is an online and in-person resource that helps newcomers to Canada find information to get a job, explore different careers or start a business.
TIP: As with all sources, news articles and blogs should be carefully evaluated. For information on how to evaluate your information, watch video tutorial Module Five: Using Information Responsibly.