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Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and Microsoft Canada announce 2008 CanTech Digital Arts Contest winners

MARKHAM, ON, May 27 /CNW/ - Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (BGCC) is pleased to announce the 2008 winners of the CanTech Digital Arts Contest. The Digital Arts Contest is made possible through the generous support of Microsoft's Unlimited Potential Community Programs in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. The 2008 winners were announced on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada National Conference 2008 in Hamilton, Ontario.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and Microsoft Canada announce 2008 CanTech Digital Arts Contest winners

MARKHAM, ON, May 27 /CNW/ - Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (BGCC) is pleased to announce the 2008 winners of the CanTech Digital Arts Contest. The Digital Arts Contest is made possible through the generous support of Microsoft's Unlimited Potential Community Programs in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. The 2008 winners were announced on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada National Conference 2008 in Hamilton, Ontario.

Canada Post Introduces Flat Rate Box for eBay Sellers

Canada Post and eBay Canada introduced a co-branded Flat Rate Box for eBay sellers available exclusively through eBay. Shipped using Canada Post's Expedited Parcel or Expedited Parcel-USA ground parcel service, the Flat Rate Box allows users to send items at three flat rates: Regional C$9.99 and National C$12.99 (for shipments within Canada), and USA C$17.99 (for shipments to the United States).

Flat Panel TVs & Digital Cameras to Grow in Canada in 2008

Sales of digital cameras and televisions in Canada were strong in 2007, with growth predicted in 2008, according to the report, 2008 Consumer Electronics Market Trends and Forecast, by the Consumer Electronics Marketers of Canada (CEMC), an Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) council, and the Canadian Imaging Trade Association (CITA). The report reveals the rise in sales of digital cameras was up almost 25% in 2007 over the previous year, with manufacturers shipping almost 3.8 million digital cameras to Canadian retailers. The sale of digital cameras in 2008 is projected to increase to 3,952 units. In the Canadian television market, CEMC reported 2007 as a solid year of growth for television shipments in Canada. Sales surpassed the 3 million mark in 2007, an increase of 2% from 2006 levels.

New Canadian Cyber Forensic Organization Created to Fight Cyber Crime

MONTREAL, July 21 (AScribe Newswire) -- Bell Canada, the Competition Bureau of Canada, Concordia University, Rogers Communications and Microsoft Canada Co., are proud to announce that they are working towards the establishment of the National Cyber Forensics Training Alliance Canada (NCFTA Canada). This new Alliance will be hosted by Concordia University in Montreal.

New Canadian Cyber Forensic Organization Created to Fight Cyber Crime

MONTREAL, July 21 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell Canada, the Competition Bureau of Canada, Concordia University, Rogers Communications and Microsoft Canada Co., are proud to announce that they are working towards the establishment of the National Cyber Forensics Training Alliance Canada (NCFTA Canada). This new Alliance will be hosted by Concordia University in Montreal.

CDN Cyber Crime Unit Launches

July 22, 2008 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Bell Canada (bell.ca), the Competition Bureau of Canada (competitionbureau.gc.ca/epic/site/cb-bc.nsf/en/home), Concordia University (concordia.ca), Rogers Communications (rogers.com) and Microsoft Canada (microsoft.com/canada) announced on Tuesday that they are working towards establishing the National Cyber Forensics Training Alliance Canada, a new alliance devoted to fighting cyber crime.

Canada Post Proposed Changes Impact eBay Media Sellers

eBay Canada posted an announcement to let sellers know about proposed new specifications and pricing for Oversize Lettermail from Canada Post. The changes could spell significantly higher costs for media sellers and others who ship within Canada.

Canada Post introduces Flat Rate Box for eBay users

eBay and Canada Post co-branded Flat Rate Box will simplify selling and shipping for eBay sellers TORONTO (CNW) - Canada Post and eBay Canada today announced the launch of a Flat Rate Box for eBay sellers in response to growing demand for a simple, convenient and environmentally sound shipping solution for items bought and sold on eBay.ca.

Canada back on top after conceding lead

Fifteen wickets fell on the second day of the Intercontinental Cup match between Canada and Bermuda at King City and, even though Canada collapsed to give the visitors a slender first-innings lead, their bowlers put them back on top by the end of the day. Canada were dismissed for 228, Dwayne Leverock taking 5 for 69 with his left-arm spin, in reply to Bermuda's first-innings score of 237 but their spin attack reduced the visitors to 78 for 5 in the second innings by stumps.

eBay Canada Looking for Entrepreneur of the Year

eBay Canada has opened nominations for its Entrepreneur of the Year awards that recognize ambitious and hardworking members who run a successful small business on eBay. eBay Canada's Entrepreneur of the Year Award is open to eBay small business owners in Canada who sell full-time and part-time and who meet the eligibility criteria.

Best Buy Canada to Launch Standalone Mobile Stores

Best Buy Canada Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Richfield, Minn.-based Best Buy Co. Inc., will be launching new standalone Best Buy Mobile stores located in shopping centers across Canada. The new Best Buy Mobile stores will sell mobile phones, plans, accessories and related items--a new format for Best Buy. The first stores will be constructed in the greater Toronto area and are slated to open before the 2008 holiday season. Best Buy Mobile will carry all Canadian networks. Best Buy Mobile expansion plans also include upgrading the mobile sections of select Best Buy stores across Canada for the Best Buy Mobile store-within-a-store concept. This new section within Best Buy's current retail stores will offer more selection, have dedicated team members, and a no-pressure, non-commissioned sales environment.

Online Polls Ask Whether Morgentaler Should Have Been Awarded Order of Canada

July 2, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Following the last-minute announcement that Henry Morgentaler, Canada's most notorious abortionist, has been named to the Order of Canada - Canada's highest civilian honor - various news publications have posted online polls on the issue.

Hip Digital Media First In Canada To Offer All MP3 Format

VANCOUVER, British Columbia --(Business Wire)-- Hip Digital Media and Aeroplan today announced plans to convert all audio tracks at the Aeroplan Music Store into high quality MP3s. For the first time on any commercial music download site in Canada, content from all four major record labels: EMI, SONY BMG MUSIC (CANADA), , Universal and Warner Music Canada will be available in a DRM-Free (Digital Rights Management) format. The removal of the DRM is a major milestone in the world of downloading because it frees users from access control and licenses placed upon their music. This means that Aeroplan Members will be able to play their favourite songs on any device, at any time.

Hip Digital Media First In Canada To Offer All MP3 Format

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hip Digital Media and Aeroplan today announced plans to convert all audio tracks at the Aeroplan Music Store into high quality MP3s. For the first time on any commercial music download site in Canada, content from all four major record labels: EMI, SONY BMG MUSIC (CANADA), , Universal and Warner Music Canada will be available in a DRM-Free (Digital Rights Management) format. The removal of the DRM is a major milestone in the world of downloading because it frees users from access control and licenses placed upon their music. This means that Aeroplan Members will be able to play their favourite songs on any device, at any time.

Hip Digital Media First In Canada To Offer All MP3 Format

VANCOUVER, British Columbia—(BUSINESS WIRE)—June 9, 2008— Hip Digital Media and Aeroplan today announced plans to convert all audio tracks at the Aeroplan Music Store into high quality MP3s. For the first time on any commercial music download site in Canada, content from all four major record labels: EMI, SONY BMG MUSIC (CANADA), , Universal and Warner Music Canada will be available in a DRM-Free (Digital Rights Management) format. The removal of the DRM is a major milestone in the world of downloading because it frees users from access control and licenses placed upon their music. This means that Aeroplan Members will be able to play their favourite songs on any device, at any time.

Aeroplan Music Store First in Canada to Announce All MP3 Format

Members can redeem miles for music to play on any device, at any time MONTREAL (CNW) - Aeroplan today announced plans to convert all audio tracks at the Aeroplan Music Store into high quality MP3s. For the first time on any commercial music download site in Canada, content from all four major record labels: EMI, Sony BMG Music (Canada), Universal and Warner Music Canada, will be available in a DRM-Free (Digital Rights Management) form. The removal of the DRM is a major milestone in the world of downloading because it frees users from access control and licenses placed upon their music. This means Aeroplan Members will be able to play their favourite songs on any device, at any time.

Mercator Transport Group Corporation announces the opening of a $ 1 000 000 credit line with HSBC Bank Canada

LAVAL, QC, July 22 /CNW Telbec/ - Mercator Transport Group Corporation ("Mercator") (TSX-V : GMT), is pleased to announce the opening of a new secured $ 1 000 000 credit line with HSBC Bank Canada. This new credit line is replacing the $ 750 000 credit line held with the Royal Bank of Canada. The new credit line will be subjected to HSBC Bank Canada's preferential interest rate plus 1.50%.

Canada Post introduces Flat Rate Box for eBay users

Canada Post and eBay Canada have announced the launch of a Flat Rate Box for eBay sellers in response to growing demand for a shipping solution for items bought and sold on eBay.ca.

Canada Post introduces Flat Rate Box for eBay users

Canada Post and eBay Canada have announced the launch of a Flat Rate Box for eBay sellers in response to growing demand for a shipping solution for items bought and sold on eBay.ca.

An Ancient Art Recognised

TORONTO, July 11 /CNW Telbec/ - The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada is proud to announce that one of its members has been awarded the country's most prestigious honour, the Order of Canada. Gordon Macpherson of Burlington, Ontario, was included in the Canada Day awards list as a Member of the Order, in recognition of his sixty-year career as Canada's premier heraldic artist - one who paints coats of arms for institutions, municipalities and individuals.

Canada blocks sale of top space company to US firm

Canada's industry minister confirmed that he is blocking the sale of leading space firm MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates to a US defence contractor, saying it provided no net benefit to Canada.

Canada may ransack travelers for pirated video and music at border, U.S. playing along

Canada is about to prove itself good friends with movie studios and record companies, trying to pass the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) we’ve been hearing about for the past few months. The idea behind this proposed international agreement is to search iPods, mp3 players and electronic devices for pirated videos and music at Canada’s borders, and get other countries in on the crazy ransacking of people’s rights, too. The agreement also aims to stop peer-to-peer applications such as BitTorrent.

Canada Post introduces Flat Rate Box for eBay users

TORONTO, May 15 /CNW/ - Canada Post and eBay Canada today announced the launch of a Flat Rate Box for eBay sellers in response to growing demand for a simple, convenient and environmentally sound shipping solution for items bought and sold on eBay.ca.

Late blows give Bermuda cricket win over Canada

Canada bowler Henry Osinde, here at the 2007 World Cup, was the victim of a late Bermuda rally on Saturday. Canada bowler Henry Osinde, here at the 2007 World Cup, was the victim of a late Bermuda rally on Saturday.


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