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20th December 2011

Quebec Entrepreneurship Culture Report Now Available In English

fdeFollowing the publication of the Indice entrepreneurial québécois 2011 this past spring, the Fondation de l’entrepreneurship announced earlier today the release of the English version of the 2011 Quebec Entrepreneurship Index, entitled Quebec Entrepreneurship Culture: Are Our Entrepreneurs Taking Root?. This year marks the third year in a row that this comprehensive survey of Quebec’s entrepreneurs has been carried out by the Fondation de l’entrepreneurship in association with the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Leger Marketing. Given the recent release of the Quebec government’s entrepreneurship strategy, this gauge of our entrepreneurial health is timelier than ever. Read the rest of this entry »

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20th December 2011

Red Gate Software Announces DBA In Space Competition Winner

dba in spaceCanadian database administrator (DBA) Joe Miller was announced today as the winner of UK-based Red Gate Software’s DBA in Space competition. Miller, who works for RIM, beat 5,500 other entrants in the contest, winning the final round by gaining the highest number of votes both from the public and from an eminent judging panel. Read the rest of this entry »

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20th December 2011

Disney XD Launches on Xbox Live

disneyxdAstral Media Inc. has announced that Disney XD content is now available on the Xbox 360 console through Xbox LIVE, the premium online entertainment service for Xbox 360. Launching today, through Xbox LIVE, families can enjoy a selection of episodes from the Disney XD lineup including Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil, Phineas and Ferb and What’s Up, Warthogs! Read the rest of this entry »

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20th December 2011

North American Tier 1 Operator Selects Vantrix for Mobile Video Mediation

VantrixVantrix, a provider of mobile video optimization and delivery solutions, today announced that it has been selected by a Tier 1 Operator in North America for its video mediation platform. Under the agreement, Vantrix will provide mobile video usage analysis, policy enforcement, and bandwidth optimization for 3G and 4G Networks. Read the rest of this entry »

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20th December 2011

Announcing the 2011 Aviva Community Fund Finalists

avivaAfter over two million votes, thirty ideas have risen to the top and been chosen as finalists for this year’s Aviva Community Fund competition. The Fund, now in its third year and created by home and auto insurer Aviva Canada, provides $1,000,000 in donations to lead, empower and support community initiatives across the country. (We here at Village Gamer had hoped to see the Youth At Risk project make it into the finals, and while it was close, the joint Abbotsford Police and Fire Department program did not make the top ten medium-sized projects.) Read the rest of this entry »

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20th December 2011

Third Wave Service Contract Adds Another 20K Users To Eastern Ontario Broadband Service

eornThe Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) has awarded its third Local Access Contract that will allow more than 20,000 homes and businesses to connect wirelessly to high-speed Internet across an area that includes most of Northumberland County. The service will be available by fall 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

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20th December 2011

Comwave Launches Android App With Free Calling To 57 Countries

comwaveHot on the heels of the success of their iPhone App, Comwave has launched their Mobile App for the Android OS.  Comwave’s new Mobile App has eliminated cell phone long distance charges to 57 countries.  Available today  in the Android Market for the US & Canada for $30 per year, users are able to place long distance calls directly through their existing contact lists on their Android Smartphones, to 57 countries including the USA & Canada.  There are no monthly bills and there is a 100-minute free trial available.   Read the rest of this entry »

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20th December 2011

Ratrod Studio Inc Launches Mike V: Skateboard Party HD For iOS

RatRod StudioRatrod Studio Inc. has announced their latest video game title “Mike V: Skateboard Party”. The game, which is  presented in collaboration with skateboard legend Mike Vallely, is now available worldwide for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Versions for Android, PC and Mac OS are also set to launch shortly. Read the rest of this entry »

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20th December 2011

Shaw And ET Canada Partner To Give Back To Toronto Food Bank

Shaw CableShaw Communications is pleased to announce that the company has donated $15,000 to renovate Toronto’s Fort York Food Bank.  The project is part of ET Canada Gives Back, an annual series which brings together on-air talent and notable celebrities to make a true difference across the country. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th December 2011

Add a Touch of History to Your Holiday Menu With Heritage Gourmet App

Government of CanadaIn preparation for the holidays, Parks Canada gives you the opportunity to create an original holiday menu that links history, cuisine and technology together. The Parks Canada Heritage Gourmet smartphone app, developed by Tristan Interactive, enables users, through a selection of more than 60 recipes, to create a heritage menu that will please everyone who sits at their table. Read the rest of this entry »

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