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Eran Bester, Director and Founder of the Toronto Israel Film Festival, is pleased to announce the return of the festival for its 4^th consecutive year, running from October 23 to 27. With a unique range of award-winning fiction films, exceptionally touching documentaries and presentations by recently acclaimed Israeli filmmakers, the 2011 edition promises to take audiences on a cinematic voyage of discovery into Israel’s incredibly contrasting and diverse society. Read the rest of this entry »

Your dog could be famous! Fido is searching for Canada’s top dog to star in a future Fido ad. From October 6th to November 17th, Canadian dog owners are invited to enter their dazzling dog online or in person into the Fido Casting Call™ in support of a great cause. Dog owners and dog lovers alike are encouraged to vote for their preferred pooch and $200,000 will be donated to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Read the rest of this entry »

via CanWIT BC Chapter: One out of five women in BC work in technology and this number has nearly doubled in the last decade. With more and more women choosing a career in technology, understanding what it takes to grow a technology-based business becomes increasingly important for those looking to advance into leadership roles. No matter what phase a company is in—from bootstrapping start-up to one that has established a foundation and is looking to move to the next level—growth is a critical success factor and important part of the discussion—whether it is achieving it, managing the impact of it or understanding the strategies that drive it. Read the rest of this entry »

SOTI has announced MobiControl Version 9, offering complete mobile device management (MDM) with a re-designed Web Console that enables administrators to perform daily mobile management of iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Mobile devices. The industry-acclaimed MDM solution continues to set high standards by empowering Corporate IT Departments with the ability to manage enterprise and employee-owned  devices with vigorous security, enhanced remote support and centralized control. Read the rest of this entry »

With a click of a mouse, Indigo’s online shopping experience is now more inspiring for Canadians.  In time for the holiday season, the refreshed indigo.ca website now features a one-stop gift shop for kids and adults, an expanded assortment of life-enriching products and an amplified social experience with Facebook activity feed showing customers what products their friends “like” and “share.” Indigo.ca is a unique and rewarding shopping experience poised to be the online shopping destination for Canadians this holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »

SOCAN has launched its new mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, offering its members 24/7 access to a wide array of functionality wherever they are. SOCAN members can now browse their catalogues, calculate their performance royalties and review their statements on the go. Whether in the studio, in a hotel room, or traveling to a gig, members can access their SOCAN account anytime, anywhere. SOCAN licensees can also use a unique “licence finder” tool to determine which ones apply to their situation, and easily calculate their licence fees. Read the rest of this entry »

Astral Media Inc. has announced a deal that will have programming from its multi-platform brand Disney XD available on the Xbox 360 console through Xbox LIVE, the premium online entertainment service for Xbox 360. One of the first kids entertainment brands to make content available to Canadian families through Xbox LIVE, Disney XD will offer a sampling lineup that includes popular titles such as Phineas and Ferb, Kickin’ It and What’s Up, Warthogs!. Programming will be available concurrent upon launch of the service this winter. Read the rest of this entry »

A simulation run by EA SPORTS™ NHL® 12 predicts that Sidney Crosby, despite missing almost 17 games during the regular season, will lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a second place finish in the Eastern Conference standings (100 points) and their fourth Stanley Cup® Championship. Crosby will be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Penguins take home the Stanley Cup in a decisive 4-2 series win against a resurgent Chicago Blackhawks team. The Vancouver Canucks will capture the Presidents’ Trophy in back-to-back years with 114 points during the regular season. The EA SPORTS NHL franchise has a history of successful simulation predictions, accurately selecting: the Chicago Blackhawks as the 2010 Stanley Cup® champions, the Vancouver Canucks® as the 2011 Presidents’ Trophy winner, and the 2011 Stanley Cup Final matchup of the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks. Read the rest of this entry »

Interactive Ontario (IO) has announced the programming to-date for the upcoming X-Summit conference taking place October 25th and 26th in Toronto. X-Summit will explore rich and emerging opportunities where media platforms converge, offering attendees the insights, tools and partnerships to better tell and sell their stories seamlessly across multiple channels. Read the rest of this entry »

TomTom GPS service provider has announced that it will launch TomTom HD Traffic in Canada, enabling drivers to take the fastest route to their destination based on the most accurate and real time traffic information. TomTom HD Traffic is currently available in 22 counties. TomTom HD Traffic will be available in Canada on GO LIVE 1535 M devices, offering dynamic routing based on the real-time HD Traffic feed. Read the rest of this entry »