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Communitech‘s five-year digital strategy is producing big results after just three years, according to a report card released earlier today. In mid-2009, Waterloo Region-based Communitech set out to: Read the rest of this entry »

After a year of rapid growth and a partnership with London Drugs, Roam Mobility Inc. now has a retail presence in six provinces and more than 400 locations. In 2012, Roam launched their own network, which enables Canadians travelling in the US to enjoy unlimited calling and international text message for $3 per day including free calling back to Canada for worry free roaming. Data add-ons are available for just $1 per day. Products include phones, portable Wi-Fi hotspots, and SIM cards that can be used in any unlocked GSM phone. The company will also be releasing a nano-SIM card for the iPhone 5 in May. Read the rest of this entry »

EMC Canada announced earlier today the donation of 184 BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets to 23 elementary schools in the Toronto District School Board’s West Region family of schools. Grade 5 and 6 students, guided by teachers and librarians, will use the tablets to create multimedia projects based on their schools’ histories. Read the rest of this entry »

MaRS Discovery District is pleased to announce the appointment of Euan Robertson as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). The newly created role of President and COO comes at a key juncture in the evolution of MaRS. In the fall of 2013, MaRS will open its Phase 2 building, which will more than double the size of its current facilities to over 1.5 million square feet. In concert, MaRS will significantly strengthen its suite of programs to equip Canadians for the innovation economy, grow high-impact ventures, as well as scale and diffuse innovation, both in Canada and globally. Read the rest of this entry »

Following Mark Burnett’s keynote address at the Canadian Media Directors’ Council today in Toronto, Channel Zero proudly announced that CHCH will be the exclusive Canadian television broadcaster for Spin Off. The show premieres this Fall on CHCH in primetime and will run for 13 weeks. Canada’s Suddenly SeeMore…Productions produced the series. Read the rest of this entry »

Come on down and experience The Price Is Right® like never before. Ludia announced earlier today that they are bringing players hours of fun with The Price Is Right Bingo on Facebook, offering a perfect combination of a classic show with a classic game and a whole new twist. Read the rest of this entry »

Hothead Games has entered the Big Leagues with its latest mobile title, Big Win MLB, which is now available for iOS and Android devices. Officially licensed by Major League Baseball® Advanced Media and the Major League Baseball Players Association, Big Win MLB allows players to create a lineup of their favorite Major League Baseball superstars and compete against opponents from around the world. Read the rest of this entry »

CDMN Canada 3.0 2013, Canada’s only national digital media conference focused on the commercialization of innovation, will feature world-class speakers, a wide-ranging program and showcase of Canadian entrepreneurship when it gets under way May 14 and 15, 2013 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The conference, organized by the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) and featuring emcee Amber Mac, is expected to draw more than 2,000 attendees from industry, government and academia to advance Canadian innovation. Read the rest of this entry »

Funcom’s The Secret World has, since launch, put a strong focus on letting players enjoy great freedom in every aspect of the game. This includes the freedom to wear any clothes and look any way they want. In The Secret World outfits don’t impact gameplay, so no one will be stuck wearing the same armor and looking exactly the same as everyone else week after week just because that gear has the best stats. More and more clothing and outfits are continuously added to The Secret World and a new Developer Guide shows off a host of varied screenshots of many new clothing options and information on how to get your hands on them.

Ubisoft® has announced the launch of The Redemption, the third and last episode in the three-part Assassin’s Creed III – The Tyranny of King Washington downloadable content series, on Microsoft’s Xbox 360® and Windows PCs. This episode will be available for PlayStation®3 starting tomorrow, April 24. Read the rest of this entry »