This January, Corus Entertainment’s OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada) presents the premiere of the new original series, Gastown Gamble, which follows Vancouver entrepreneur and restaurateur Mark Brand and his wife Nico as they take on their riskiest challenge yet – resurrecting the historic Save-On-Meats building in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. Produced by Lark Productions in association with OWN (Canada), this series premieres Wednesday, January 18 at 9:30 p.m. ET and repeats Fridays at 11 p.m. ET. Read the rest of this entry »
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PTGi (Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated), has announced that its VoIP services are now available in an additional 240 exchanges across Canada, specifically in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. The move makes it simple for more Canadian businesses and consumers to access communications services that deliver reliable and flexible connections with premium features at an affordable price. Read the rest of this entry »
Indigo, Chapters, Coles and the refreshed indigo.ca website make it easy for Canadians to navigate the year’s busiest shopping season. Shoppers who are tight on time and budget will find great deals, inspired gift solutions and free shipping coast-to-coast on most purchases over $25 at Indigo’s stress-free one-stop holiday shop. To ensure that gifts arrive by December 24th online holiday shoppers can check shipping deadline details online. Read the rest of this entry »
For the fifth consecutive year, gift cards are expected to be the most popular holiday gift. But with more and more Canadian retailers now offering gift cards, making the right choice can be overwhelming. Fortunately, CardSwap has released their list of the five most sought after gift cards this holiday season. As Canada’s largest online gift card marketplace, CardSwap has the inside track on which gift cards are most popular. Read the rest of this entry »
The Salvation Army is issuing a warning to Canadians nationwide regarding a door-to-door Christmas collection scam. Over the weekend and early this week, The Salvation Army has received complaints about an individual going door to door in Barrie soliciting monetary and toy donations on behalf of The Salvation Army. Read the rest of this entry »
Secure digital media distribution company YANGAROO Inc. has announced that it has received a non-binding financing proposal for up to $1,250,000 of debt financing. The Company also wishes to offer shareholders further details and clarification on its proposed share consolidation. Read the rest of this entry »
Canadians who want to send their well wishes and messages of thanks to Canadian troops and their families this holiday season can write their messages on a huge banner in several Sears stores across the country or post them on a special website, thanks to a program being unveiled today by Sears Canada in coordination with the Mainland BC Military Family Resource Centre and the Director General Personnel and Family Support Services (DGPFSS). Read the rest of this entry »
The International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA) have announced the Platinum Sponsorship of ProSiebenSat.1 Games, the second largest media group in Europe. As well as supporting the Awards as a sponsor, ProSiebenSat.1 Games will give IMGA winners access to their expertise in the field of integrated communications through a package of media exposure worth up to one million euros. Read the rest of this entry »
Funcom has released a new location video from the upcoming, modern-day MMO ‘The Secret World’. The Scorched Desert is a playfield set in Egypt and the new video showcases some of the hidden dangers and enemies the players will face in this area. Read the rest of this entry »
Am I the only one who finds the Top Ten ratings list released yesterday by Global TV to be more than a little disheartening? While I admit I do watch some of the shows on that list, why is it that not one Canadian-produced TV show other than Hockey Night In Canada made the Top Ten? Where is Flashpoint? Once Upon A Time? What about Endgame? Oh wait, Showcase cancelled that one – and as specialty channels don’t seem to enter into this ratings game, you could argue that Endgame doesn’t count – but it was a really good show and I still hold a grudge against Showcase for shutting it down. Human Target and Rookie Blue would’ve looked nice on that list too – if they hadn’t been cancelled. Read the rest of this entry »
This January, Corus Entertainment’s OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada) presents the premiere of the new original series, Gastown Gamble, which follows Vancouver entrepreneur and restaurateur Mark Brand and his wife Nico as they take on their riskiest challenge yet – resurrecting the historic Save-On-Meats building in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. Produced by Lark Productions in association with OWN (Canada), this series premieres Wednesday, January 18 at 9:30 p.m. ET and repeats Fridays at 11 p.m. ET. Read the rest of this entry »
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