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Film-industry sponsored poll finds strong support for B.C. film

Film-industry sponsored poll finds strong support for B.C. film

A Mustel Group poll financed by B.C.'s film industry has found strong support for government incentives to encourage film industry growth in B.C.

How to build your company's social media strategy

Q: There has been a lot of talk about social media marketing lately. Is it just a big hype? Do I really need a social media strategy?A: The answer depends on your business model. If your target group extensively uses the Internet to buy products related to your business, search for solutions or just communicate online, you need a social media strategy.
Seeking solutions to gambling addictions at BCLC conference

Seeking solutions to gambling addictions at BCLC conference

Hunger linked to risk-taking as gambling boom seen on horizon for new generation of game players
Local icon commemorated on a stamp

Local icon commemorated on a stamp

In observation of Black History Month, Canada Post has released new stamps to honour two black Canadians – one of whom being Vancouver's own Seraphim "Joe" Fortes.
Film group pushes back against criticism of “Creative BC” announcement

Film group pushes back against criticism of “Creative BC” announcement

While much of B.C.’s film industry is scoffing at the B.C. government’s just-announced creative industries funding package, which fails to improve B.C. tax incentives and attract Hollywood productions, the initiative is drawing some support from B.C.’s domestic film industry association.
Heritage House writes new chapter for D Publishing's Greystone Books

Heritage House writes new chapter for D Publishing's Greystone Books

Surrey-based Heritage House Publishing has acquired all assets of Greystone Books, a publishing imprint from Vancouver-based D&M Publishers, which filed for creditor protection in October 2012.
Tennis Canada resorts to Groupon to sell Davis Cup tickets at UBC this weekend

Tennis Canada resorts to Groupon to sell Davis Cup tickets at UBC this weekend

Tennis Canada is still expecting a full house for the Davis Cup World Group First Round tie at University of British Columbia's Thunderbird Arena this weekend, despite the absence of Spain's Rafael Nadal, which has led to spare tickets being available.
Gregor Robertson lobbies for national plan to support film, TV

Gregor Robertson lobbies for national plan to support film, TV

Mayor Gregor Robertson is asking Ottawa to throw Vancouver’s floundering film and TV industry a life preserver.
Movie jobs plummet as Hollywood shuns Hollywood North

Movie jobs plummet as Hollywood shuns Hollywood North

Job figures support claims that tax incentives gap is driving steep decline in B.C. industry
Thousands flock to voice concerns at #SaveBCFilm rally

Thousands flock to voice concerns at #SaveBCFilm rally

What was billed as a town hall meeting to kickstart British Columbia's sagging film industry drew thousands of concerned people to the North Shore yesterday evening.