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19th February 2013

Rainmaker Entertainment Announces Filing of Preliminary Prospectus for Rights Offering to Shareholders

RainmakerRainmaker Entertainment Inc. has announced that further to its press release dated January 7th 2013, the company has filed and obtained a receipt for a preliminary prospectus in respect of a proposed rights offering of unsecured convertible debentures (“Debentures”) for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $5,828,392 (the “Rights Offering”). Concurrent with the Rights Offering, Rainmaker has also agreed to issue an additional $300,000 principal amount of Debentures on a private placement basis (the “Private Placement”). The Rights Offering and the Private Placement remain subject to the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and applicable securities regulatory authorities. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th February 2013

Government of Canada Supports Business Innovation in Toronto

Government of CanadaThe Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) has announced a significant Government of Canada investment that will support 24 innovation projects in the Greater Toronto Area. This funding supports business innovation with projects and companies that are developing software and digital media technologies, completing research for medical treatments and diagnostic tools, improving food production and processing, and encouraging Ontario entrepreneurs through mentorship and business incubators. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th February 2013

Celebrated Canadian Poet Shane Koyczan Takes On Bullying

Orby-No-BulliesShane Koyczan, the Canadian spoken word poet whose powerful performance of We Are More during the Vancouver Olympics set off a collective “wow” across Canada – has launched a raw and emotional video project to help schools and families make a far-reaching and long-lasting impact on bullying. Believing the response to bullying has to reach beyond school hallways and into our culture, Shane is calling on the broader community to help spread his message of hope to the countless victims who often run out of it.

…I’m not the only kid who grew up this way/Surrounded by people who used to say that rhyme about sticks and stones/As if broken bones hurt more than the names we got called/And we got called them all…To this day kids are still being called names… Read the rest of this entry »

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19th February 2013

A Look At Canada’s Venture Capital Market in 2012

cvcaKey highlights for the year ended 2012 include $1.5 billion of new venture capital investment and $1.8 of new capital formation for domestic venture capital funds. These were among the findings of a statistical report released today by CVCA – Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association and research partner Thomson Reuters. Investment activity in Canada’s venture capital (VC) market in 2012 reached $1.5 billion which was invested via 395 rounds into companies in Canada’s innovation and emerging growth sectors.  The level of investment activity in 2012 was virtually identical to the accelerated pace seen in 2011, which was at the time a 5 year high for investment activity. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th February 2013

Domtar Releases New Wave Of Comical PaperBecause Videos

mini-orbyTo update its award-winning PaperBecause campaign, Domtar Corporation has announced a new series of videos that take a humorous approach to highlight the irreplaceable value of paper. The 30-second spots mark the third wave of videos in the campaign that showcases the effectiveness and sustainability of paper. While the initial videos featured satirical office settings and exaggerated pressures to go paperless, the four new videos bring that comedy to everyday situations, ranging from a bridal shower to a business lunch. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th February 2013

Make Family Channel And Disney XD Your March Break Vacation Destinations

disneyxdFamily ChannelPut the books away and take off to this month’s ultimate vacation destinations, Family Channel and Disney XD. Special programming lineups are taking off Monday, March 11 through Saturday, March 16, and this year’s March Break itinerary is overflowing with fun and excitement. Complete with new specials, crossover episodes, amazing guest stars, incredible prize giveaways and marathon madness, Family Channel and Disney XD have got your March Break vacation plans covered. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th February 2013

Technology For Teachers Fund Enhances Technology Experience For Kids In Nova Scotia

telusTELUS announced today it has introduced a new grants program to help fund technology projects and equipment upgrades in Nova Scotia schools. As part of TELUS’ ongoing commitment to give where we live, TELUS’ Phones for Good Campaign will give $25* from each TELUS smartphone purchased in Nova Scotia until August 7, 2013 to a newly created TELUS Technology for Teachers Fund. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th February 2013

Ubisoft Titles Now Ready for Download on Origin

ubisoft canadaEA GamesDelivering more choice, more great content and more places for gamers to play their favorite games, Electronic Arts Inc. has announced that popular PC digital download titles from Ubisoft including Assassin’s Creed® III, Far Cry® 3 and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® Conviction are coming to Origin™. Ubisoft titles are available for purchase and download to PC gamers on Origin starting today in North America, with Europe and Asia availability beginning on February 22. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th February 2013

DHX MEDIA Licenses Library Content to Hoopla

dhx-newDHX Media Ltd. has signed a major new VOD “Video On Demand” deal with Midwest Tape-owned digital platform HOOPLA. This three year deal marks the first time DHX has sold to HOOPLA and underscores the company’s aim of exploiting digital opportunities for its library of programming on emerging platforms. The deal will see HOOPLA airing over 1300 episodes of DHX Media content including favourites such as Inspector Gadget, Busyworld of Richard Scarry, Caillou and Madeline. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th February 2013

Spin Master Ltd And DreamWorks Animation Announce Exclusive Global Licensing Relationship for DreamWorks Dragons Franchise

spin masterTo forge an alliance worthy of the great Vikings and dragons of Berk, Spin Master Ltd., one of the leading toy manufacturers in the world and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. have entered into an exclusive licensing relationship in which Spin Master will serve as the worldwide master toy licensee for the DreamWorks Dragons slate of upcoming franchise properties, which includes a television series as well as the much-anticipated sequel to the original film. Read the rest of this entry »

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