Industry News

Study Shows Vast Skills, Labour Shortages Looming for Canada’s Tech Sector

Canada’s ICT sector, representing the country’s information, communications and technology employment base, is facing alarming skills and labour shortages in the next five years.

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Accelerate Okanagan launches world-class Boot Camp for tech entrepreneurs

Are you the founder/CEO of a technology company? At start-up/ early-stage and looking to get to the next level? Wanting to grow but struggling in the market? Looking for guidance and mentorship from proven CEOs?

Harper Government Designates 2011 as Year of the Entrepreneur - Emphasizes importance of the role of small business in securing

Toronto, Ontario, January 25, 2011 — Today, the Harper Government recognized 2011 as the Year of the Entrepreneur, highlighting the essential role that small and medium-sized businesses will play in securing Canada's ongoing economic recovery.

Merging+Media Transmedia Seminar+Lab

Date: Thursday & Friday, April 28-29, 2011

Venue: Vancity Theatre (Seminar), BCIT Atrium, Downtown Campus (Lab)

Course: Project Management Fundamentals April 18-19

Date: April 18 & 19, 2011
Time: 9 am – 4 pm (2 days)
Cost: $599.00 + HST - Early Bird $499 before March 31
Location: Gold Creek Campus, Cranbrook

Pixel to Product: Measuring Canada's media workforce

How much does a web developer living in Vancouver make? How many visual designers are there in Ottawa? And what's the connection between job satisfaction and education level?

Help us answer the question "How many people are employed in the digital media industry in Canada?".

Rocket Builders Names Top Companies to “Ready to Rocket” Clean Technology List

Rocket Builders today released its first-ever “Ready to Rocket” list of B.C. clean technology companies. The fifteen privately-held companies are positioned to capitalize on clean technology and industry trends that will lead them to rapid growth and investment.

Life Cycles wins at Film Festivals in Vancouver, Utah

Life Cycles, the innovative mountain bike film produced by local Kootenay Digital media talent, took home the award for Best Film Overall and best Mountain Biking Film at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: February 11-19, 2011 http://www.vimff.org/