Citytv has announced the start of production on an all-new, original documentaryThe Sky is the Limit, showcasing Saskatchewan’s unprecedented economic boom. The Sky is the Limit is the first Citytv production to begin in the province since Rogers Media acquired Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) and launched Citytv Saskatchewan, which officially hit the airwaves July 1. Slated to premiere exclusively on Citytv this September, The Sky is the Limitis produced by Saskatchewan-based Stephen Onda Productions Inc. Full broadcast details to be announced at a later date. Read the rest of this entry »
OpenText Corporation and EasyLink Services International Corporation announced yesterday that the merger of EasyLink with an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of OpenText has been completed. The merger was approved by the stockholders of EasyLink at a special meeting held earlier today. As a result of the merger, EasyLink became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of OpenText. Read the rest of this entry »
The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) supports the Federal government’s reform of copyright and welcomes the passage of Bill C-11, the Copyright Modernization Act. Having a modern and effective copyright protection regime is critical for the continued development of Canada’s digital-based industries. Read the rest of this entry »
Declare your independence with the Assassin’s Creed® III Limited Edition for the Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3, available October 30 in the US, Canada and Latin America. For Windows PC gamers, an Assassin’s Creed III Deluxe Edition will be available for digital download.
Funcom is thrilled to announce that the hugely anticipated modern-day massively multiplayer online game ‘The Secret World’ officially launched worldwide today. What many are calling one of the smoothest launches in MMO history actually started Friday last week when Early Access began, opening the doors to the online world of myths, legends and conspiracies for all pre-order customers to enjoy during the weekend. Launch happened smoothly and hordes of gamers have so far enjoyed ‘The Secret World’ and its fresh take on the MMO genre. Read the rest of this entry »
Flowfinity Wireless Inc., a Vancouver-based provider of enterprise mobile apps for business process automation, today announced a new status tracking feature in Flowfinity Actions 6.5 that allows security guards to effectively report on the status of their patrols with iPhone. Available for use even without cellular or Internet coverage, the solution helps to eliminate paper reporting and boost productivity on tours. Read the rest of this entry »
Mobile Innovations President and founder Gary Bauer announced his company’s launch of MPACIRT today. The new app facilitates and simplifies the response to critical and dangerous situations facing law enforcers by automating essential CIRT (Critical Incident Response Team) communications. Designed primarily for SWAT teams and highway patrol units, the MPACIRT solution uses BlackBerry PIN to PIN messaging platform along with GPS to locate, alert, inform and report back team member status and distance from any critical incident with a few simple thumb strokes or touches on the display on any BlackBerry smartphone. Read the rest of this entry »
Verafin Inc., a St. John’s-based provider of fraud detection and anti-money laundering (FRAML) software, today unveiled Summer ‘12, the latest update to their FRAML software. Verafin delivers four seasonal releases per year, ensuring financial institutions have the latest advances in fraud and money laundering detection analytics to protect both themselves and their customers.
For the first time ever, The Comedy Network will broadcast the star-studded comedy galas from the 30th anniversary season of Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival. Produced in association with Just For Laughs Television, 13 hours of all-new comedy content will be shot at the festival this July to air on Comedy this fall, including the highly anticipated The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala. Additional hosts of the new Just For Laughs gala series include Bill Hader, Joel McHale, Jack McBrayer, Jeremy Hotz, Jason Jones, and John Pinette.