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With many Canadian bands and artists shining on the worldwide stage, live music in Canada is making a growing contribution to Canada’s economy and, based on data collected and analyzed by SOCAN – the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada – the trend is likely to continue. Where revenues from sound recordings have been declining in recent years, the income streams flowing to music creators and publishers from performing rights (TV, Cable, radio, live shows etc.) has continued to grow. Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian Women in Communications (CWC) is pleased to announce two new appointments to the organization; Joanne Stanley as Executive Director, and Janice McDonald as new board Chair. Ms. Stanley brings more than a decade of experience leading not for profit organizations, most recently as Co-founder and Executive Director of Canadian Women in Technology. Prior to that, Ms. Stanley held senior positions at the Ontario Centres of Excellence and Bell. For the past six months, she has been working with the CWC as Special Advisor, Strategy and Technology Sectors, as the organization expands its focus in the technology and digital arena. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian National Stock Exchange (CNSX) has announced a new strategic partnership with Innovate Calgary and Alberta Deal Generator (ADG). Innovate Calgary and CNSX have forged a partnership agreement to enhance and support the technology and startup sector in Canada. Innovate Calgary is the first technology transfer office in Canada to develop a joint venture with CNSX.  Read the rest of this entry »

ACIS Consulting, a Toronto-based provider of search technology services, has launched a new Membership Product Promotion Platform (M3P) as part of the Cloud Search Portal service offering. M3P is a specialized cloud based service offering tailored to meet the needs of associations that are looking for an easy-to-manage and less costly “Source Guide” solution for promoting the brands, products and services of their membership base. In addition to providing a needed service for the association membership, M3P can also be a new revenue stream generator for some associations. Read the rest of this entry »

The Arts Innovation Fund is a partnership between BC Film + Media and the BC Arts Council. The program is intended to encourage arts and culture organizations to collaborate with digital media creators to engage audiences in new and innovative ways.  Funding is in the form of a non-recoupable advance of up to $25,000.  This year’s successful applicants are as follows: Read the rest of this entry »

Mr. Brian Emmett joins Imagine Canada in the unique role of chief economist for the charitable and nonprofit sector. Tasked with measuring the impact of the sector and bringing economic issues facing charities and nonprofits to the forefront of public policy decision makers, Mr. Emmett will analyze and provide advice about related policies, programs and legislation. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority, the organization that manages the .CA Internet domain, is kicking off its annual consultation with the Canadian public with a day of insightful and provocative discussion on the issues that impact the safe and fair use of the Internet. The Canadian Internet Forum (CIF) will take place on Thursday, February 28 in Ottawa at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Given the forum’s national focus, the proceedings will also be made available to Canadians anywhere in the country via live webcast. To ensure everyone who wishes to participate and contribute to the discussion can attend, the event is free for in-person and online attendees. Read the rest of this entry »

ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the winners of the 11th Annual ACTRA Awards in Toronto, which were presented last evening at The Carlu. The gala evening was hosted by Elvira Kurt with live music by multiple Maple Blues nominee, Shakura S’Aida. The ACTRA Awards in Toronto recognize outstanding performances by ACTRA Toronto members. Awards host presented ACTRA Toronto’s 2013 Award of Excellence to Shirley Douglas, honouring her lifetime of acting and activism. Read the rest of this entry »

Brian Topp, Executive Director of ACTRA Toronto since 2001, has announced he is stepping down from his post and assuming a Senior Advisory role. Sue Milling, recently Director of the Independent Production and Broadcast Department at ACTRA Toronto, has been appointed by General Council to fill his position. Read the rest of this entry »

BC Film + Media (BCFM), in partnership with the Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia (ABPBC) and the Canadian Media Production Association – BC Producers’ Branch (CMPA-BC), is pleased to announce Opening The Book On Film 3, which will take place on March 27, 2013 at VIFF’s Vancity Theatre, at the Vancouver International Film Centre in downtown Vancouver. Read the rest of this entry »