7th May 2013

Vex Blocks Now Available From Itzy Interactive

itzy interactiveCanadian indie developer Itzy Interactive has announced the release of their electrifying puzzler, Vex Blocks 1.0 for iOS devices via the Apple App Store. Nominated for “Best Brain & Puzzle” and “Best Casual Game” in this year’s “Best App Ever Awards” Android edition, the easy-to-play, exciting and addictive block game is now available for the iPhone and iPad. An alternative to traditional, “Match 3” type puzzle games like Bejeweled or Candy Crush, players create chains of colored lightning by matching up blocks based on symbol, color or both. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th May 2013

CanWIT BC Presents The May Breakfast Club

CanWIT BCCanWIT‘s BC chapter invites you to register for the May Breakfast Club when the group hosts Nimrat Dhariwal and Karen Bresler, who will discuss Negotiation Skills for Women. Come and hear from these certified professional coaches as they share their insights on leadership skills, transition and career change. This May 15th event promises to be engaging, informative and interactive with coaches who are effective, personable leaders, educators and trainers. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th May 2013

Factual Entertainment At Banff World Media Festival 2013

Banff World Media FestivalPreviously known as the Non-Fiction track at the Banff World Media Festival, 2013’s Factual Entertainment program, presented by IMPACT, will investigate, interrogate and open up a dialogue exploring strategies for bringing factual content to the next level. This track features exclusive Master Classes and engaging panel discussions – you do not want to miss out on the opportunity to hear from the best in the business. Get your tickets now for this year’s Festival. If you’re already registered, Banff .Connect is now online so that you can choose your sessions and book meetings. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th May 2013

Absolute Software Wins Best Forensic Tool Award At SC Awards 2013 Europe

Absolute SoftwareAbsolute® Software Corporation, persistent endpoint security and management solutions provider for computers, laptops, ultra-portable devices today announced Absolute Computrace® was named the Best Forensic Tool by SC Magazine for the second year in a row. Organizations are well aware of the importance of data security with many businesses implementing governance, risk management, and compliance procedures to safeguard this information from unauthorized access and potential breaches. In support of these efforts, it’s become an absolute requirement that they have the tools in place to properly protect this sensitive information. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th May 2013

Salim Teja Joins MaRS As Head of ICE Sector

MaRSMaRS Discovery District is pleased to announce the appointment of Salim Teja as Managing Director of its ICE sector programs, where he will provide strategic direction and leadership for the ICE practice, where over 60 seasoned volunteer advisors guide and mentor more than 370 early-stage ventures. Teja will also be responsible for the MaRS Commons, a 5,500-square-foot co-working space for entrepreneurs in the ICE sector, which will expand in the coming months. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th May 2013

TVO Commissioned Drama Series Hard Rock Medical Premieres June 9

TVOA rampaging moose, a miner turned thief with an appetite for diamonds and a woman attempting to induce labour by riding an ATV – just an average day for the students in Hard Rock Medical. The TVO-commissioned drama series provides a fresh and entertaining look at the unique challenges of delivering healthcare in Northern Ontario. Hard Rock Medical follows the lives of eight medical students, their struggles to succeed, and the obstacles they face in adapting to practising rural medicine and living in the North. The series premieres with two 30-minute episodes on Sunday June 9 at 8 pm ET. Thirty-minute episodes air on Sundays at 8 pm ET (repeats Fridays at 8:30 pm and 10 pm) and will also be online. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th May 2013

2013 Unity Awards Open Nomination Begins

UnityUnity Technologies, provider of the Unity multi-platform engine and development tools, have opened up public nominations for their annual Unity Awards event held during the Unite conference, this year at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver. Nominations for awards categories will be accepted through June 30. The Unity Awards, first celebrated in 2008, recognize the most outstanding examples of games, simulations, visualizations and other projects created using the Unity development platform across a variety of categories. Winners will be revealed in front of the Unity community during a ceremony at Unite 2013 in Vancouver on August 29th. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th May 2013

SIM Digital Acquires PS Production Services

camera orbyDoug Buchanan, Managing Director of Granite Partners III L.P. has announced today that the firm has made a major investment in SIM Digital, a world-class rental facility specializing in digital production equipment and workflow services for the television and film industries. This investment has enabled SIM to acquire PS Production Services, one of Canada’s largest professional motion picture and television production equipment rental houses. Through offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax they supply production equipment that includes camera, lighting, grip, data management, dollies, package trucks, remote heads and cranes to the Canadian entertainment industry. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th May 2013

Desire2Learn Harnesses The Power Of Big Data

desire2learnInnovative learning solutions provider Desire2Learn Incorporated has unveiled the newest Desire2Learn Learning Suite, marking a significant step for technology’s role in advancing learning globally. With this release, Desire2Learn is bringing the power of predictive analytics to the learning industry-empowering instructors to better engage learners, guide learning outcomes and ultimately improve global course and degree attainment rates. Read the rest of this entry »

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7th May 2013

Wavefront and Innovate Calgary Join Forces

innovate calgarywavefrontWavefront, Canada’s Centre of Excellence for Wireless Commercialization and Research, has announced a new partnership with Innovate Calgary that will directly support the growth and commercialization of wireless technology companies in Southern Alberta. As part of this partnership, Wavefront will offer valuable programs and services to Innovate Calgary member companies including: Read the rest of this entry »

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