4th May 2012

Help Kickstart Drifter

Celsius Game StudiosSt. John’s-based indie developer Celsius Game Studios has opened a Kickstarter campaign to help move the production of its latest title towards completion. Drifter – A Space Trading Game is an open-world sandbox space trading game that takes place in a galaxy with thousands of stars and endless possibilities. Live the simple life of a merchant, become a bounty hunter, take on work for hire, become a fearsome pirate, or simply explore the galaxy around you, the choice is yours. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th May 2012

Library And Archives Canada Launches Immigration Heritage Online Kits

Government of CanadaLibrary and Archives Canada (LAC) is releasing immigration heritage online kits today at the TD National Reading Summit III: A Reading Canada-Building a Plan, in Vancouver. At the event, Fabien Lengellé, Director General of the Services Branch at LAC, presented the content of the kits and how they relate to the TD National Reading Summit themes of literacy and citizenship. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th May 2012

Think Retro Space and Sci-Fi Vintage at This Year’s Digital Alberta Awards

digital albertaThe Digital Alberta Awards, now in its second year, is a program designed to recognize leaders in innovation, creativity and the evolving digital sector in Alberta. This year’s categories include companies, individual entrepreneurs, student and education leaders, organizations in both the government and not for profit sector, and those whose industry sectors may not traditionally be considered in the realm of ‘digital media’, but are pioneering and raising the bar as they converge with technology. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th May 2012

CRTC Grants License To Specialty Category B Channel Bulb Television

CRTCThe CRTC has approved an application made in October 2011 for a broadcasting license to operate a new specialty Category B service known as Bulb Television. All of the licensing and channel details are laid out below in the official CRTC approval notice: Read the rest of this entry »

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4th May 2012

Female Eye Film Festival and Skylar Entertainment PR Present Live Music Night

female eye film festThe Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) joins forces with Skylar Entertainment PR to present a Live Music Night featuring an exciting and diverse line up of female vocalists. Heather Hill, Meredith Shaw, Amanda Davids and Patrizia will perform at Cherry Cola’s Rock N’ Rolla Cabaret and Lounge, on Thursday, May 24th, 2012. The night will be a fundraiser for The 10th Anniversary Female Eye Film Festival, June 20th – 24th, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th May 2012

Canadian Businesses Need To Improve On Digital Personal Information Storage

Government of CanadaCanadian businesses are storing more and more personal information digitally, but many are not using the technological tools or implementing the recommended practices to protect this information, a new survey has found. In light of these findings, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada reminds businesses that when using technology to safeguard personal information, sometimes small steps can prevent a big loss. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th May 2012

Max Payne 3 Soundtrack Available May 23rd

Rockstar has announced that the Max Payne 3 Official Soundtrack will be available digitally on May 23rd. Composed and recorded by LA-based band HEALTH, the soundtrack features the song “TEARS” which is due for release as a single on iTunes on May 15th, coinciding with the game’s US console launch. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th May 2012

Citytv And Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Sign Affiliate Agreement

mini-orbyContinuing the momentum of expanding its footprint in key Canadian markets, Citytv have announced an affiliate agreement with the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group that will deliver Citytv programming to new audiences on a long-term basis on all three of Pattison’s television stations in Western Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th May 2012

Corus Entertainment Launches National Philanthropic Initiative Corus Feeds Kids

Corus EntertainmentCorus Entertainment has launched Corus Feeds Kids, the company’s national philanthropic initiative that focuses on nourishing children’s bodies and minds. Corus’ goal is to raise $3 million and contribute 3,000 employee hours in three years. Corus Feeds Kids kicks off with a two-week awareness campaign that culminates on Thursday, May 17 with Corus Feeds Kids Day, a day dedicated to raising funds for local food banks to help alleviate childhood hunger in Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th May 2012

Cartoon Network To Launch In Canada On July 4

teletoonTELETOON Canada Inc. is pleased to announce that the Canadian launch date for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim has been set for July 4, 2012. In advance of the big day – and to whet the appetites of eager Canadian viewers -TELETOON will begin broadcasting a weekly Cartoon Network programming block on the main network as of Saturday, May 5. Read the rest of this entry »

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