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Karta Mobile Inc. has announced the release of version 4.0 of Viira, its popular BlackBerry app for Getting Things Done (GTD®). The latest version introduces an elegant user experience, deeper integration with users’ mobile devices, rich and comprehensive support for advanced aspects of Getting Things Done and solidifies Viira’s position as the go-to application for GTD on the BlackBerry platform. Read the rest of this entry »

International Datacasting Corporation has announced that Radio Maria and World Family of Radio Maria have selected and started to deploy the STAR Pro Audio receivers within its worldwide network. IDC will unveil its newest STAR receiver at NAB 2012, Las Vegas, April 16-19, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that bullying occurs once every seven minutes on the playground? Or, that the average Canadian uses 343 litres of water per day? Or, that walking one kilometre a day reduces your risk of obesity by five per cent? A new book from New York Times bestselling authors, Craig and Marc Kielburger shows Canadians how to make the world a better place, one small step at a time. Read the rest of this entry »

Open source license management solutions provider Protecode has launched QuickAudit™, a code auditing service for small projects of 5,000 software files or less. QuickAudit is a one-time software assessment service that identifies all open source and third party code, highlighting licensing and copyright obligations associated with the code. This service is ideally suited for small and medium-sized organizations and for smaller projects in larger organizations. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) announced today the launch of the 2012 CYBF Chairman’s Awards for Best Business, a celebration and recognition of CYBF’s successful young entrepreneurs from across Canada. This year, the CYBF Chairman’s Awards for Best Business will align with the 2nd annual FuEL Awards, a national awards program produced by PROFIT Magazine in association with Impact Entrepreneurship Group. This alliance will allow CYBF entrepreneurs to apply for two high profile and exclusive awards programs with one seamless application. Read the rest of this entry »

Tasha Zimich, a student graduating Simon Fraser University’s School for Contemporary Arts Visual Art Program, took on a long-time dream of illustrating and self-producing her own graphic arts books. Thanks to Crowdsourced Funding Tasha achieved and exceeded her $1600.00 funding goal.

Sierra Wireless and Finnish telecommunications company DNA have announced that the new AirCard® 762S mobile hotspot is now available from DNA. The DNA 4G WLAN Mokkula, as it is called, provides a 4G LTE connection for up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices at once on the DNA LTE network, ideal for a family or team of colleagues carrying multiple devices. Read the rest of this entry »

Two Roku streaming player models – the Roku 2 XD and the Roku 2 XS– are available for purchase in Canada starting today. These small set-top boxes use the Internet to stream entertainment to the TV instantly, and at launch in Canada, Roku features more than 100 entertainment channels including: Read the rest of this entry »

Staples Canada is giving over $500,000 worth of computer equipment to 20 schools across Canada in recognition of their eco-responsible improvements. The Staples Canada Eco Computer Lab Contest is one of many in a long list of environmental initiatives created and supported by Staples Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

Batman and Robin. Han Solo and Chewbacca. Shaggy and Scooby- Doo. The quintessential duo has proven that a good adventure is made great with a friend in tow. Vancouver author Gary Pryke introduces the next duo to captivate pop culture with his debut young readers book from Trafford Publishing, The Adventures of Spike & Johnny: Somewhere Close to Forty. Read the rest of this entry »