9th
April
2013
More than 60 leaders who shape Canada’s ICT industry will speak at the 2013 Canadian Telecom Summit, June 3-5 in Toronto. The event will include over a dozen keynote addresses offering insights into the future of Canadian ICT, examining the services, technologies, consumer & business trends and regulatory & policy initiatives that drive the information economy. This year the Summit features the following sessions: Read the rest of this entry »
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9th
April
2013
Gamers already competing against players worldwide with Virgin Gaming now have a new way to challenge competitors as Virgin Gaming and Microsoft Corp. team up to launch Xbox Tournaments on Xbox LIVE. This exclusive entertainment application, powered by Virgin Gaming, launches today and allows Xbox LIVE Gold members to seamlessly browse, enter, play in and track tournaments for their favorite games directly from the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network. Gamers can register an account online and download the app from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Read the rest of this entry »
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8th
April
2013
Recognized as the largest English-language entrepreneurship conference of its kind in Quebec, and now in its 16th year, the Youth Employment Services (YES) Montreal Entrepreneurship Conference brings together more than 250 entrepreneurs at various stages of business development, as well as seasoned veterans of the Quebec entrepreneurial scene, for a full-day of informative and inspiring workshops and discussions. This year, English-speaking entrepreneurs all over Quebec will now be able to connect, share knowledge and actively participate in this month’s YES Conference: Today’s Insights for Tomorrow’s Business via a new live stream option. Read the rest of this entry »
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5th
April
2013

Registration is now open for the fourteenth annual PMC Science Fair Fun Run, which will take place on Sunday, May 26th at the Athlete’s Village Plaza (the former Olympic Village). The Fun Run is the largest timed 5K race in BC and is one of the technology industry’s largest fundraising events. All registered Fun Run participants are eligible for prizes and receive free admission to the TELUS World of Science on the day of the race. Families can meet student science fair participants, view science fair projects, pick up free giveaways from run sponsors and participate in the day’s activities, all while learning how science education can be fun. Read the rest of this entry »
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4th
April
2013
The Visual Effects Society Vancouver Section along with the Vancouver Economic Commission and the HR Screen Council Board are pleased to announce the date for the 2nd Annual VES Vancouver Career Fair at the Vancouver Convention Centre West Building. The Career Fair doors will be open from 11:00am through 4:00pm on Saturday, April 20th, with students welcome to attend after 2:00pm. Last year the VES Vancouver Job Fair hosted 1200 attendees and 20 exhibitors. This year the space has been expanded to accommodate over 30 exhibitors. Attendance is free, pre-registration is suggested. Participants for this year’s Career Fair include: Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Animation, Associations, Careers, CGFX, Education, Events, Game Dev, National News By: Tami |
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4th
April
2013
Fans of our Canadian videogame development industry are invited to be part of an amazing evening as the Canadian videogame industry gathers in Vancouver to celebrate its best and brightest. General admission tickets for the 2013 Canadian Videogame Awards are available now for only $29.00. The Awards Gala will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in conjunction with Fan Expo Vancouver. This year’s show will feature the hosting talent of Elias Toufexis, the voice of Adam Jensen in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Read the rest of this entry »
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4th
April
2013

Canadian 3D technology and multi-platform projects will be in the spotlight at the 50th edition of MIPTV, the global market for television and multi-platform content to be held in Cannes from April 8 to April 11, 2013. Innovation in content, technology and various platforms is one of the driving forces behind the Canadian audiovisual industry, enabling Canada to stand out on the international stage and generate interest from a wide-ranging audience base. Some 50 Canadian businesses will present their projects at MIPTV in the hopes of building partnerships and boosting sales worldwide. In addition, many Canadians will speak at events and conferences to showcase Canadian talent. Read the rest of this entry »
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3rd
April
2013
The second annual VELD Music Festival, presented by Canadian lifestyle and entertainment company INK Entertainment, will heat up the summer music lineup on August 3 & 4 at Downsview Park in Toronto. Spanning across two days with over 30 internationally acclaimed EDM acts, this year’s Festival showcases some of the most revered names in electronic music, all performing “under the stars.” Read the rest of this entry »
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3rd
April
2013
The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, hosted a roundtable consultation in Edmonton today with high tech innovators, researchers and municipal Open Data leaders on the relaunch of the Government of Canada’s Open Data Portal. The Edmonton roundtable is the second in a series of cross-country consultations with the Open Data community and focuses on the features and content they would like to see on the new Open Data Portal set to launch later this year. The roundtables are hosted by the Government of Canada and moderated by well-known Open Government expert, David Eaves. Read the rest of this entry »
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2nd
April
2013
Toon Boom Animation Inc. announced today the release of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 4. After receiving a 2012 Primetime Emmy® Engineering Award, Storyboard Pro has leaped forward with a new version that efficiently and elegantly caters to live action, gaming, and animation studios alike. Now in 64 bit, Storyboard Pro 4 offers the ability to draw directly in the software using bitmap drawing tools. In addition to its time-proven vector tools, Storyboard Pro 4 enables users to draw with different styles and textures for full artistic freedom. Read the rest of this entry »
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