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Calgary company Ivrnet Inc. is pleased to announce that the acquisition of NeatWorx Web Solutions Inc., a privately held company whose proprietary software delivers web-based content management, registration, administration and payment solutions to sports clubs and associations throughout North America is now complete. Read the rest of this entry »

Best Buy Canada and Future Shop have revised their price match and return policies in response to the changing nature of retail in Canada and commitment to customer service. Both companies are thrilled to launch Price Beat Promise, a guarantee to customers that Best Buy Canada and Future Shop are the destinations with the lowest prices across the country. If a competitor online or in-store has an item selling for less, the companies will beat it by 10 per cent of the difference, for up to 30 days. Read the rest of this entry »

Shopping for new school supplies is a cherished end-of- summer tradition for families across Canada. When the school bell rings in September however, many Canadian families struggle to provide their children with the supplies they need to succeed. Staples Canada and its customers are banding together for the 7^th annual Staples School Supply Drive. The 2012 campaign will officially kick off July 29 and run until September 9, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

HGTV Canada is the hottest address for the most compelling and entertaining stories about the connections people have with the places they call home. This morning the channel unveiled a fresh new on-air look that reflects the channel’s continued position as a favourite entertainment destination. HGTV.ca is also making a splash with a brand-new website, including completely original photo galleries, individual, full-feature pages for each show on HGTV, an impressive video streaming experience and the all-new Find A Pro section, all of which offer exciting sponsorship opportunities. Read the rest of this entry »

D-Link has announced that its SharePort™ Mobile Companion (DIR-505) – an innovative new and must have product for every tablet and smartphone owner – is now shipping in Canada. The SharePort™ Mobile Companion keeps your mobile devices connected while on the go by providing wireless access wherever an existing network is available. In addition, the SharePort™ Mobile Companion offers USB sharing capabilities with the free D-Link SharePort™ Mobile app, enabling users to share videos, music, and photos from an external USB hard drive or thumb drive to multiple iPad^®, iPhone^® or Android^®devices, offering the ultimate set of features for home or on-the-go convenience. Read the rest of this entry »

Innovative motion technology company D-BOX Technologies Inc. has announced an agreement to install its immersive motion technology with ODEON, one of the largest cinema exhibitors in the U.K. The ODEON Liverpool ONE in Liverpool will offer 30 or so D-BOX MFX System starting July 20^th in its screen 3, opening with the release of Warner Bros.’ The Dark Knight Rises. Read the rest of this entry »

Intertainment Media Inc. is pleased to announce that Legendary rock band KISS has tapped Ortsbo real-time experiential communications platform to create the first globally social fan engagement platform, broadcasting fan communications worldwide for the band’s 40-city summer 2012 tour with Motley Crüe. Editor’s Note –  although it is not mentioned in this press release, Gene Simmons is an investor in the Ortsbo platform as well as an official spokesman. Read the rest of this entry »

The British Columbia Securities Commission is warning the public about Master Benefit Card Canada Ltd. (Master Benefit Card) and its affiliates. Master Benefit Card is also known as “Benefit Club”. The BCSC has reports that residents of British Columbia have been approached to join Master Benefit Card’s “membership club” and invest in a variety of “Benefit Options” or “Benefit Cards”. Read the rest of this entry »

Wildeboer Dellelce LLP is pleased to announce that it will act as one of three legal services firms to provide mentorship and legal advisory services to participant companies in Communitech’s HYPERDRIVE program. Communitech is set to launch its HYPERDRIVE program, a high octane start-up incubator, with a slate of seven ready for prime time start-ups, later this month. Read the rest of this entry »

Mobile social game and platform developer GREE has announced plans to establish a new game development studio in Vancouver. The new studio will be focused on creating new and unique free-to-play gaming experiences for mobile gamers worldwide. GREE’s Canadian studio will be headed-up by Steve Lin, a technology industry veteran and renowned retro game collector. Mr. Lin most recently served as GREE International, Inc.’s VP of Consumer Operations and coordinated the establishment of GREE’s San Francisco studio. Read the rest of this entry »