Village Gamer

Article is a cross-post with the author’s blog bewareoftheleopard.ca

This past weekend the Documentary Organization of Canada – Toronto Chapter held docSHIFT Summit 2011, a conference with the purpose of educating and supporting documentary filmmakers who are looking to leverage their storytelling abilities and position themselves as the go-to people in this new and evolving marketplace. Read the rest of this entry »

The Ontario Science Centre is seeking nominations for the prestigious annual Weston Youth Innovation Award. Created to encourage and recognize young Canadian innovators, the award provides students aged 14 to 18 a unique vehicle to share their ideas and be featured at one of Canada’s most popular attractions. Read the rest of this entry »

The latest edition of the Norton Online Family Report sheds new light on the realities and risks of growing up in the digital age. This year’s report identifies the new issue of “cyberbaiting,” a growing phenomenon where kids taunt their teachers, then capture the distressed reactions via cell phone videos. In addition, the report reveals a surprisingly high number of kids taking liberties with their parents’ credit cards for shopping online. However, it’s not all bad news: the report shows that following clearly stated house rules for proper Internet behavior can make a significant impact in averting negative online experiences. Read the rest of this entry »

After meeting and spending some time with Gene Simmons and family at the Hastings Racecourse this past summer, Rosanna Saraceno wanted nothing more than to share this amazing experience with her schoolmates at Vancouver Technical Secondary. With the help of Howard Blank, First Vice President of Variety, the Children’s Charity of B.C. and a friend of the Simmons-Tweed family, Nick and Sophie accepted this special request to address future leaders. One such leader is Rosanna Saraceno who became instant friends with Nick and Sophie. Read the rest of this entry »

Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc. has announced that it will be launching three new games based on an assortment of fan-favorite and beloved television game shows. Hollywood Squares^TM, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire^TM, and Family Feud^® Decades will be released in the United States and Canada by the end of the year on the PlayStation^®Network. Read the rest of this entry »

iStockphoto and Business Wire have announced a promotion that will encourage newsmakers to maximize the impact of their announcements through imagery. The promotion provides Business Wire customers with a 20% discount on their first purchase of 50 or more iStock credits, which can be redeemed for images that will ensure news releases receive the attention they deserve. Read the rest of this entry »

CBC has teamed up with the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) and community groups in Quebec to sponsor a video contest that encourages English-speaking high school students to discover the history and heritage of their families and communities. Read the rest of this entry »

Communitech has marked another year of progress with its Annual General Meeting, welcoming industry luminaries to its Board of Directors and honouring the 2011 Tech Impact Award winner, VeloCity. Read the rest of this entry »