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Printing pressures

Printing pressures

Graphic designers and printers adapt through innovation
Go 2 Productions wins awards for TV commercials

Go 2 Productions wins awards for TV commercials

Vancouver-based corporate film company Go 2 Productions has won eight awards at the New York-based Telly Awards.
Commonwealth Games 2022 bidder could be chosen by public TV vote

Commonwealth Games 2022 bidder could be chosen by public TV vote

A Canadian bidder for the 2022 Commonwealth Games could be chosen by a public vote in a precedent-setting, Canadian Idol -type television special.
B.C. Crown corporations shun London 2012 Olympics

B.C. Crown corporations shun London 2012 Olympics

With 100 days to go, the three provincial Crown corporations that sponsored the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics have told Business in Vancouver they are sitting out the London 2012 Summer Games.

New media centre focused on filling B.C.'s VFX talent pool

Image Engine spearheading initiative to cultivate new artists by reclaiming entry-level jobs that have been lost to Asia
Filmmakers fear fallout from budget cuts

Filmmakers fear fallout from budget cuts

Already facing serious industry challenges, B.C.-based producers expected to be hit harder than other areas of the country
Movies theatres get go-ahead to sell liquor

Movies theatres get go-ahead to sell liquor

British Columbians will soon be able to order a beer with their popcorn at local movie theatres. After heavy lobbying from Vancouver’s independent cinemas, the B.C.
Thunderbird gaining TV industry altitude

Thunderbird gaining TV industry altitude

Backed by heavyweight financier Frank Giustra, the entertainment production and distribution company has launched an expansion plan that includes a new joint venture
Lawyer questions legality of social gambling gambit

Lawyer questions legality of social gambling gambit

Vancouver-based Las Vegas From Home.com's app, which deals in virtual money, available on Facebook
Employees missing chances for physical activity at work: survey

Employees missing chances for physical activity at work: survey

While 88% of employed Canadians spend their work break time on personal activities such as checking social networking sites or chatting with colleagues, only 17% make time for physical activity during their work days, according to a survey released M