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U.K. video game industry group jealous of B.C. digital media tax credit

U.K. video game industry group jealous of B.C. digital media tax credit

By Stephen Hui | February 5, 2010
The trade association representing the U.K. video-game industry is citing the B.C. government’s new tax credit for game development as an example of what’s needed in that country.
WordCamp Vancouver conference to draw WordPress bloggers on June 12

WordCamp Vancouver conference to draw WordPress bloggers on June 12

By Stephen Hui | February 5, 2010
The event will take place near downtown Vancouver and is expected to draw between 200 and 250 people.
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2010 Northern Voice blogging and social media conference set for May 7 and 8

2010 Northern Voice blogging and social media conference set for May 7 and 8

By Stephen Hui | February 5, 2010
Past events have been held during the month of February, but this year’s conference at the University of British Columbia’s Point Grey campus is set for spring because of the Winter Olympics.
B.C. video-game industry gets some support with new 17.5 percent labour tax credit

B.C. video-game industry gets some support with new 17.5 percent labour tax credit

By Blaine Kyllo | February 3, 2010
The B.C. government has finally decided to support the video-game industry with tax credits.
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Canadian text-message donations to Haiti relief top $500,000, foundation says

Canadian text-message donations to Haiti relief top $500,000, foundation says

By Stephen Hui | February 2, 2010
Canadians have made text-message donations totalling more than $500,000 to Haiti relief efforts through short codes managed by the Mobile Giving Foundation Canada.
Burnaby's EA Canada developing free downloadable game EA Sports FIFA Online

Burnaby's EA Canada developing free downloadable game EA Sports FIFA Online

By Stephen Hui | January 29, 2010
Electronic Arts announced today (January 29) that the English-language version of the game will be released worldwide as an open beta in June, with other language versions to follow.
Vancouver's IUGO to release iPhone game Daisy Mae's Alien Buffet in February

Vancouver's IUGO to release iPhone game Daisy Mae's Alien Buffet in February

By Stephen Hui | January 29, 2010
The next iPhone game from IUGO Mobile Entertainment promises “over-the-top alien slaying”.
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Apple unveils âmagicalâ iPad tablet, along with iBookstore and iWork apps

Apple unveils “magical” iPad tablet, along with iBookstore and iWork apps

By Blaine Kyllo | January 27, 2010
Priced starting at only US$499—some analysts were expecting a price tag of US$999—the touchscreen tablets will be available worldwide in late March.
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NDP MP Charlie Angus raises questions about Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

NDP MP Charlie Angus raises questions about Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

By Staff | January 27, 2010
It is a hollow claim to suggest that ACTA would be subservient to Parliament when the commitments for ACTA are being hammered out before Parliament has had a chance to see the new legislation.
City of Vancouver updates open data catalogue, adding more data, formats, maps

City of Vancouver updates open data catalogue, adding more data, formats, maps

By Stephen Hui | January 21, 2010
For nongeeks, many of the data sets are conveniently linked to Google and Bing maps.
Sony delays release of PlayStation 3 motion controller until fall

Sony delays release of PlayStation 3 motion controller until fall

By Stephen Hui | January 20, 2010
At E3 in June 2009, Sony Computer Entertainment had said the device would be coming this spring.
Apple expected to unveil touchscreen tablet computer on January 27

Apple expected to unveil touchscreen tablet computer on January 27

By Stephen Hui | January 18, 2010
Apple CEO Steve Jobs is expected to unveil his company’s long-rumoured touchscreen tablet computer on January 27.
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Game Developers Conference Canada returns to Vancouver on May 6 and 7

Game Developers Conference Canada returns to Vancouver on May 6 and 7

By Stephen Hui | January 15, 2010
The second annual Game Developers Conference Canada will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre from May 6 to 7.
Canadians text message over $50,000 in donations to Salvation Army's Haiti relief efforts

Canadians text message over $50,000 in donations to Salvation Army's Haiti relief efforts

By Stephen Hui | January 15, 2010
Cellphone users can text “HAITI” to the short code 45678 to donate $5 to the Christian social-services organization.
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ACTA confidentiality requirements revisited: Is the U.S. the key barrier?

ACTA confidentiality requirements revisited: Is the U.S. the key barrier?

By Michael Geist | January 14, 2010
After watching the Google DC debate on ACTA with its emphasis on the issue of transparency, it is worth revisiting the ACTA document spelling out confidentiality requirements among the negotiating countries.
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