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Company Overview
Northsocial.ca is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated social media platform designed to give Canadians a homegrown alternative to U.S.-dominated social networks. Built by a team of University of the Fraser Valley alumni, the platform prioritizes authentic human connection over algorithmic engagement.
Unlike mainstream platforms driven by big-tech algorithms, Northsocial.ca features a chronological, algorithm-free feed that puts users in control of their experience. All private data is stored on Canadian servers using Canadian technology, ensuring digital sovereignty and privacy for Canadian users.
The platform combines familiar social media functionality—posting, commenting, following, and reactions—with distinctly Canadian design elements, including a profile icon featuring a person in a toque and plaid shirt, a Canada goose for public forums, and maple leaf speech bubbles for private posts.
Parent Company: Zynim Media Inc.
Headquarters: 8465 Harvard Place, Unit 12, Chilliwack, BC, Canada V2P 7Z5
Website: https://Northsocial.ca
Key Stats & Milestones
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Beta Launch | April 16, 2025 |
| Public Launch | Canada Day 2025 |
| National Media Coverage | April 2026 |
| Current User Base | ~5,000 |
| User Growth | 10x increase in 6 weeks (Feb–Apr 2026) |
Platform Features
- Algorithm-free chronological feed — No doom-scrolling mechanics
- Canadian data sovereignty — All private data stored on Canadian servers
- Anti-spam controls — "Plus" function groups rapid posts to prevent feed flooding
- Coming soon: Mobile app, Groups, built-in Marketplace, Gaming features
Founding Team
Left to right: Colin Schmidt, Brenda Currie, Jill Santos, Kalvin Morrow
Photo credit: University of the Fraser Valley
Colin Schmidt
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Colin Schmidt is the Co-founder and CEO of Northsocial.ca. A University of the Fraser Valley alumnus, Colin leads the company's vision to provide Canadians with a social media platform free from big-tech algorithmic influence. Under his leadership, the platform has grown from a few hundred users to nearly 5,000 in just weeks.
Kalvin Morrow
Chief Operating Officer
Kalvin Morrow serves as COO of Northsocial.ca, overseeing the platform's day-to-day operations and strategic growth initiatives. A fellow UFV alumnus, Kalvin brings operational expertise to the founding team.
Lindsay Comeau
Creative Director
Lindsay Comeau is the Creative Director behind Northsocial.ca's distinctly Canadian visual identity, including the iconic toque-wearing profile avatar and Canada goose forum icons that set the platform apart.
Brenda Currie
Marketing & Sales Director
Brenda Currie leads marketing and sales efforts at Northsocial.ca, driving user acquisition and brand awareness across Canada.
Jill Santos
Community Engagement Engineer
Jill Santos oversees community engagement, ensuring Northsocial.ca remains a welcoming and connected space for Canadians from coast to coast.
Media Coverage Highlights
National Wire Coverage (The Canadian Press)
2026-04-09
The Canadian Press wire story was picked up by major outlets across Canada, including:
- CTV News Vancouver — Group from Chilliwack, B.C., launches Canadian social media platform
- Toronto Star — Group from Chilliwack, B.C., launches Canadian social media platform
- La Presse — Northsocial.ca, un nouveau réseau social canadien
- CityNews Vancouver — Group from Chilliwack launches Canadian social media platform
- UFV Today (April 2, 2026) — Homegrown Social Media: UFV Alumni Build Platform for Canadians
- The Canadian Press — Group from Chilliwack, B.C., launches Canadian social media platform
- Radio-Canada International (Punjabi) — ਬੀਸੀ ਦੇ ਇੱਕ ਸਮੂਹ ਨੇ ਲਾਂਚ ਕੀਤਾ ਇੱਕ ਕੈਨੇਡੀਅਨ ਸੋਸ਼ਲ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਪਲੇਟਫਾਰਮ
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About Northsocial.ca
Northsocial.ca is a Canadian-owned and operated social media platform built for community and connection. Founded by University of the Fraser Valley alumni, the platform offers Canadians an alternative to U.S.-dominated social networks, with an algorithm-free chronological feed and all private data stored securely on Canadian servers. Northsocial.ca is owned by Zynim Media Inc., headquartered in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Website: https://Northsocial.ca
About Zynim Media Inc.
Zynim Media Inc. is a Chilliwack-based technology company and the parent company of Northsocial.ca. Founded by a team of University of the Fraser Valley alumni, Zynim Media is committed to building Canadian digital infrastructure that prioritizes user privacy, authentic connection, and digital sovereignty.
Press Contact
Kalvin Morrow
Chief Operating Officer
Northsocial.ca / Zynim Media Inc.
Email: [Email address to be announced]
Website: https://Northsocial.ca
Additional Resources
- Beta Launch Video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCNOoUHO7ls
- Platform — https://Northsocial.ca
Press kit last updated: April 2026