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Social campaign optimization and social learning experts PARTA Dialogue Inc. have announced the addition of Rona Inc. and Air Transat joins Post Foods Canada Corp., Van Houtte® and Koodo Mobile® on the list of corporations testing and evaluating Parta’s  e-Value™ social media analytics tool. Read the rest of this entry »

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is offering Canadian students the chance to win one of three laptop computers while they learn about budgeting, savings, credit, debt and financial planning. The City provides students with a fun and effective way to learn important money management concepts. Using The City and entering the contest is class work that really pays off. Read the rest of this entry »

Trend Micro Inc. has announced the third annual “What’s Your Story?” an award-winning, user-generated video contest that engages youth to creatively share ideas on safe and responsible technology use.  This year’s contest boasts new partners and categories, and is designed to reflect the most current issues facing young people today as their lives are increasingly lived online. Read the rest of this entry »

In addition to broadcast coverage of the 32^nd Annual Genie Awards on CBC-TV, the CBC Live Red Carpet will capture all the glamour of the celebrity arrivals online, along with special pre-show coverage and backstage exclusives during commercial breaks at the awards gala. The CBC also announced today that rising TV and film star Rossif Sutherland will serve as the voice of the broadcast on March 8, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

GoGoNews, the online news resource for children, today launched GoGoTeach, an innovative, subscription-based lesson tool that empowers teachers to use GoGoNews most effectively in the classroom. GoGoTeach promotes literacy and facilitates collaborative programming without requiring any additional research, planning or resources. By offering lessons and content based on the day’s news and current events, teachers and students benefit from a simple and flexible tool that brings the outside world into the classroom in an informative and relevant way. Read the rest of this entry »

Desjardins Group has issued a call for nominations for the Desjardins Entrepreneur Awards. The 2012 edition of the competition features eight award categories. A nomination for the Desjardins Entrepreneur Awards is an excellent way for businesses to raise their visibility and credibility with the business community and public at large. It also provides major media exposure offered by Les Affaires. Read the rest of this entry »

Ceridian Corporation, a provider of business management software has announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dayforce Corporation. The acquisition underscores Ceridian’s commitment to cloud technology and builds on Ceridian’s February 2011 investment in Dayforce’s award-winning HCM platform. Read the rest of this entry »

Hothead Games has launched a significant update for the colorful side-scrolling iOS swimming game, Sea Stars. Version 1.3 introduces two new seascapes, three new swimmers, and a new sea buddy aid. The game has also been localized for Simplified Chinese, Korean, and the popular European, Swedish store. To celebrate, the Sea Stars is now available on the App Store for free. Read the rest of this entry »

Rogers Communications has announced the launch of another industry first, Rogers One Number^TM, a service that allows Canadians to extend their Rogers wireless number to their computer. Available for free exclusively to Rogers wireless customers. Rogers One Number lets you text and talk from your computer and video chat with other Rogers One Number users on your computer, all using your wireless number. Read the rest of this entry »

Intelligent IP video solutions provider March Networks^® has announced that Escambia County School District – which oversees 60 schools serving more than 40,000 students in Pensacola, Florida – has standardized on the company’s video surveillance system to enhance school safety. Equipped with March Networks Command^™ video management software and 4000 C Series hybrid NVRs, the school district now has an easy-to-use, IP-based surveillance solution that allows it to resolve incidents quickly and better respond to potential threats. Read the rest of this entry »