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Gap Adventures Announces New Name

Adventure travel leader undergoes global name change - September 30, 2011 - G Adventures

JT’s Top Shop Now Offering Specialty Pricing on the Latest Marine Upholstery

Leading Canadian marine upholstery supplier JT’s Top Shop has recently announced that they are lowering their prices on their full catalogue of do-it-yourself boating equipment. Clients can now look forward to seeing lowering prices on the latest brand name canvas supplies and marine... - September 30, 2011 - JT's Top Shop

Energy Efficiency on the Rise with New Replacement Windows and Doors

As of June 2011, when the Federal Government announced the continuation of the EcoEnergy rebate program, the fenestration industry has experienced an influx in business, specifically window and door dealers, as energy efficiency has become a priority to homeowners. With colder weather fast... - September 30, 2011 - Torwin Windows and Doors

Solamon CEO Graeme Boyce Set to Address CREF Attendees

Graeme Boyce will be joined by other 3 other Solamon executives at the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum. - September 30, 2011 - Solamon Energy

Yoritex Inc. Successfully Completes Comprehensive Testing of Its Medical Network HUB® Prototype

Yoritex Inc., developer of the first medical diagnostics accessories for BlackBerry® smartphones, today announced the successful conclusion of its Medical Network HUB® prototype testing. Having successfully completed comprehensive hardware and software testing, Yoritex Inc. will commence manufacture of a pilot batch of Medical Network HUB® in October that accelerates development of its medical plug-in units line. - September 30, 2011 - Yoritex Inc.

Clarity Outdoor Places New LED Board on Landmark Site on Gardiner Expressway in Toronto

Clarity Outdoor Media Inc. announces the placement of a brand new state-of-the-art full motion LED board on Gardiner Expressway & CNE - September 30, 2011 - Clarity Outdoor Media

LoyaltyMatch Social Loyalty Gamification Platform Selected for Intuit Entrepreneur Day

Canadian company to demonstrate its innovative social loyalty Software as a Service gamification platform. - September 30, 2011 - LoyaltyMatch.com

Calgary Filmmaker Launches Fundraising Campaign Through HelpersUnite

Calgary filmmaker Todd Kipp launches a $15,000 fundraising campaign for his new film, "Computer Potato," on HelpersUnite (www.HelpersUnite.com). HelpersUnite is a new crowdfunding platform that connects artists, entrepreneurs, and charitable organizations with supporters who are compelled to contribute their time, talents, and funding to help reach a common goal. Five percent of contributions will benefit two Native American women's shelters in Canada and the United States. - September 29, 2011 - Crowdnetic

Facing the Spotlight with Blinding Fear - Queendom.com Releases Results of Their Social Anxiety Research

Queendom looks through the eyes of individuals with social anxiety, providing a view of what it's like to fear our social world. - September 29, 2011 - PsychTests AIM Inc.

Creativeworks Wins Gold for Blair Technology Solutions

Creativeworks Productions is pleased to announce that their video BTS Promo Video was a gold award winner in this year’s prestigious EMPixx Awards competition, honouring excellence and innovation of Moving Pixels and outstanding creativity in motion graphics, FX and animation. The BTS Promo... - September 29, 2011 - CreativeWorks Marketing

Students Compete at Biggest Canadian Hackathon to Create the Next Great Mobile Game and Win Over $50,000 in Cash & Prizes

Great Canadian Appathon Squared, with locations across Canada, challenges students to create a game in just 48 hours. - September 29, 2011 - XMG Studio Inc.

FieldTurf Responds to TenCate Grass Allegations

FieldTurf responded to counterclaims raised by TenCate Grass in a litigation originally commenced by FieldTurf. “The counterclaims made by TenCate Grass are without merit, and in our opinion were asserted in an attempt to divert attention away from the real issue. This is a dispute about... - September 28, 2011 - FieldTurf

Casol Villas France and Art Monaco Renew Their Media Partnership for 2012

Casol Villas France and the international art fair Art Monaco renew their media partnership for the event that will be held at Le Grimaldi Forum of Monaco from April 5th to April 12th, 2012. In their 3rd year of partnership, Casol Villas France, private villa rental company with concierge services... - September 28, 2011 - Casol Villas France

720P Video Sunglasses Now Available from VSUN Canada: Easy Hands Free Video and Audio with so Many Uses

Video Sunglasses, the easy, inexpensive way to Video anywhere, anytime. The best in video eyewear from VSUN Canada. - September 28, 2011 - VSUN Canada

Mississauga Discovers a Healthy Refuge for Yoga

Rotary Club of Meadowvale and Fitness Expert LaRochelle Reach our community in the Park - September 28, 2011 - NRG Fitness / Le Refuge Yoga

Best Displays Now Offering Rental Services for Portable Trade Show Displays

Markham, Ontario based trade show displays specialist Best Displays has recently announced that they have introduced a new low-cost display rental service to their existing catalogue of trade show products and services. This service is primarily aimed at helping organizations that are in the... - September 28, 2011 - Best Displays & Graphics

Rapper LP Da Original Launches New Official Video

With the new official video release of "Till Da Pack Gone," Toronto rapper LP Da Original is giving listeners a taste of what to expect on his soon-coming mixtape "No Organization No Progress." - September 28, 2011 - G7 Records Inc.

Rapper JJ Money Releases New Official Video: "All I Dream Is"

Toronto rapper JJ Money is keeping listeners in tune with the new video release of his latest single "All I Dream Is." - September 28, 2011 - G7 Records Inc.

Rapper Reema Major Releases New Official Video: "I'm the One"

16-year-old rising emcee Reema Major returns with the video release of her new single "I'm the One" which features guest appearances by Rick Ross. - September 28, 2011 - G7 Records Inc.

Global Logistics Media Makes Shawn Casemore a Contributor to the "Global Logistics Media Blog"

Innovative supply chain management specialist and operational efficiency consultant Shawn Casemore has been named as a regular expert contributor by Global Logistics Media for their online publication, “Global Logistics Media Blogs.” - September 27, 2011 - Casemore and Co Incorporated

2011 /2012 Saturday Seminar Series Offers Inspiration, Education to Photo & Video Enthusiasts

High School and University is back in session and so, too, is Vistek’s highly-regarded Saturday Seminar Series. Offering classes ranging from camera basics, Photoshop techniques, stock photography and portrait lighting to DSLR video story telling and editing with Final Cut Pro, the Saturday... - September 25, 2011 - Vistek Ltd

Able Taxi Announces It Now Offers Reloadable Gift Cards

Able Taxi is pleased to announce that the company now offers reloadable gift cards that can be used for any of its taxi services or parcel delivery services. The reloadable gift cards are available in any amount desired and can be purchased from Able Taxi’s office located on 129 Front Street... - September 25, 2011 - Able Taxi

Able Taxi and Sunshine 89.1 Announce “Ultimate Night Out” Contest Winner

Able Taxi and Sunshine 89.1 are pleased to announce that Helen Heckell of Orillia, Ontario was the winner of the “Ultimate Night Out” contest. The winner was announced live on August 29th, 2011 on the Married in the Morning show on the newest radio station serving Orillia and area. The... - September 25, 2011 - Able Taxi

Solamon Set to Assist Jamaican Government Meet Targets

Opportunities for Solamon Energy are real as the potential for solar in Jamaica is tremendous. - September 24, 2011 - Solamon Energy

Forum Uranium Extends Drill Program, Stakes More Ground

Forum Uranium Corp. has completed staking of more ground in the prolific Kiggavik uranium camp west of Baker Lake, Nunavut. The new claims were staked due to new interpretations for the potential of the area, fueled by Cameco's new discoveries along the major N070 Andrew Lake fault, immediately... - September 24, 2011 - Forum Uranium

Asigra Presents on Cloud-Powered Virtual Disaster Recovery at 2011 SNIA Cloud Burst Summit

High Speed Virtual Disaster Recovery Addressing Demanding Business Continuity Requirements. - September 23, 2011 - Asigra Inc.

Unsigned Door-to-Door Musician Lands Single on Top-40 Radio and MTV USA

The Scotty James Story - An aspiring story about a young, desperate but ambitious unsigned musician that went door-to-door playing songs to raise money for his first album. Opportunity knocked when he arrived at the door of a music manager who gave him a recording, artist development, and management deal. Within one year, Scotty James went from obscurity to landing his first single on major radio in Canada, his music video on MTV in the United States, and opening for Sublime With Rome. - September 22, 2011 - JonPaul Music360

Stinger Foosball League Released for iOS - Redefine the Foosball App

Stinger Foosball League 1.0 has been released today exclusively on the App Store for $1.99. The game redefines foosball apps on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Featuring dynamic 3D physics and AI, stunning graphics, 52 international teams and the ability to create your own fully customized team. - September 22, 2011 - Stinger Games

VATA Brasil Partners with Major North American Distributor, Canaren Inc.

Vancouver’s VATA Enterprises Inc., designers and manufacturers of VATA Brasil, Grande & Bela women’s active wear apparel has announced a major agreement to increase its market share and distribution of its Brasilian inspired active wear by signing a Exclusive Master Distribution... - September 22, 2011 - VATA Enterprises Inc.

IBC and Canadian Construction Association Seeking Input on BIM Use in Canada

The Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) is conducting a survey to assess the BIM environment in Canada. They are asking designers, constructors, operators, and owners of vertical and horizontal infrastructure to take part. - September 22, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association

Bayshore Home Health Has Its Eye on Seniors’ Health with the Launch of Monthly E-Newsletter

Today, Bayshore Home Health officially launched the first edition of its new monthly e-newsletter, Eye on Health. The newsletter is designed to support families and informal caregivers in caring for their elderly loved ones. Each month, Eye on Health will feature a new theme related to... - September 22, 2011 - Bayshore Home Health

USA Football Awards $400,000 in FieldTurf Grants

FieldTurf, in conjunction with USA Football, is set to provide 8 organizations across the United States with grants for FieldTurf installations of up to $50,000 each. - September 22, 2011 - FieldTurf

LOGiQ3 Protects Critical Data Automatically with e-ternity Cloud Backup Powered by Asigra

Leading Canadian Insurance Company Cuts Backup Administration Time up to 90 Percent. - September 21, 2011 - Asigra Inc.

The Scoop on Tough Cookies - Queendom.com Releases Results of Their Research on Mental Toughness

Queendom.com reveals how the trait of mental toughness can affect both physical and psychological health. - September 21, 2011 - PsychTests AIM Inc.

Agcapita Research Shows Canadian Farmland/Gold Price Ratio at Low Levels

Agcapita research show that the Saskatchewan farmland/gold price ratio is significantly below its long-term average – and in fact is almost at the lows. If the ratio were to reach a similar peak to the last inflation period of the 1970’s of around 0.8 times – Saskatchewan farmland... - September 21, 2011 - Agcapita Partners LP

Canada’s Newest Nation Wide Tech Support Organization Has Launched

Despite the ever increasing number of Tech Support Businesses opening and closing their doors across the country; the Young Canadian Entrepreneurs behind Remote Techy have partnered with an international service provider to take on the challengers and offer Consumer and Small Business clients a... - September 21, 2011 - NeuMarkets Inc. dba Remote Techy

An Exciting New Opportunity for Local Small Businesses in Guelph

A Unique Solution for a Small Business and Medium Sized Business to Enhance Their Online Presence - September 21, 2011 - Waltmore Inc

Free Webinar: "Improve Sales Performance with CRM" Offers Critical Insights Into Achieving Increased Productivity & Close Rates

Giving sales professionals the critical tools needed to increase sales effectiveness, Maximizer Software, provider of simple, accessible on-premise and cloud-based CRM and mobile CRM solutions, is offering a free webinar on Thursday, September 22 at 10 a.m. PDT. - September 20, 2011 - Maximizer Software

Gap Adventures Joins Forces with the World’s Top Travel Bloggers

Leading adventure travel company launches new blog. - September 19, 2011 - G Adventures

Shine! Inc. Helps Women with Affordable Biz Coaching

Actress “Goes Virtual” to Help Women Create Happy Sexy Success - September 19, 2011 - Phoenix Productions

Agcapita Farmland Fund III Has Been Opened to Investors with a $20 Million Offering

Agcapita Partners is pleased to announce that Agcapita Farmland Fund III has been opened to investors. Agcapita Fund III is the only RRSP eligible farmland fund in Canada and is a $20 million offering. - September 18, 2011 - Agcapita Partners LP

Guelph's First PKD Fundraising Walk a Success

First annual Walk for PKD in Guelph raises over $4,800 for Canadian research on polycystic kidney disease (PKD). - September 18, 2011 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada

Voices.com Social Media Sponsor for SENSEsation2011 UnGala

Hearing voices? London-based business Voices.com will be the official social media sponsor for the SENSEsation2011 UnGala presented by CNIB and EZ Rock 97.5. - September 18, 2011 - Voices.com

Invito Couture Relocates to South Granville Bringing New Labels and Expanded Sizing

Since the winter of 2009, Invito Couture has been dressing the women of Vancouver in luxurious dresses and gowns imported from Turkey. Having outgrown their original home of 16 months in the Tinseltown Mall, the boutique has now moved up to a street location on South Granville St. The new larger... - September 18, 2011 - Invito Couture

Crystal Andrus Invites Women to Unlock Their Greatest Potential

Crystal Andrus—a renowned personality in the field of personal transformation and self discovery— to host a free teleseminar: “Unlock Your Greatest Potential” on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. - September 18, 2011 - SWAT Institute

Construction Industry Leaders Forum Gathers Top Companies in Toronto

The CCA Construction Industry Leaders Forum features roundtable and panel discussions about the construction industry and how to prepare for the future. The event also features a keynote address from Robert Herjavec, CEO of the Herjavec Group. - September 17, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association