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B.C. to host “copycat” Bollywood Oscars after being rejected for real deal

B.C. to host “copycat” Bollywood Oscars after being rejected for real deal

After Vancouver was rejected this week as the 2013 host city for Bollywood’s “Academy Awards,” the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, Premier Christy Clark has announced that B.C. will host an event that’s being attacked as a “copycat.”
Vision Critical acquires DiscoverText

Vision Critical acquires DiscoverText

Vancouver-based market research company Vision Critical announced January 22 that it has expanded by acquiring Massachusetts-based technology company DiscoverText for an undisclosed amount.
Film contest aims to build B.C. industry capacity amidst escalating inter-provincial talent wars

Film contest aims to build B.C. industry capacity amidst escalating inter-provincial talent wars

Six local teams preparing for 'daunting' eight-day production blitz
Film, TV, gaming left out of BC Jobs Plan

Film, TV, gaming left out of BC Jobs Plan

Premier Christy Clark's BC Jobs Plan boosts agrifoods, forestry, mining, natural gas, international education, technology, tourism and transportation – but not the declining film, television or videogame industries.
NHL return to boost Vancouver businesses

NHL return to boost Vancouver businesses

Vancouver sports bars and other tourism businesses stand to see business boosted as National Hockey League (NHL) plans its return to the ice.
Vancouver exec to chair FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 committee

Vancouver exec to chair FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 committee

Canadian Soccer Association executives will be doing double duty as the organizers of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Ten tips on how to run a successful email marketing campaign

While social media is a great branding tool to help us create desired image and interest, an email is still the ultimate sales tool to help you sell your products

Surrey's use of branding has transformed this sprawling suburb into a thriving city

It's surprising how seldom this approach is used in business and shocking how infrequently it is used in municipal politics
New Microsoft game studio welcome, but Vancouver still losing digital talent wars

New Microsoft game studio welcome, but Vancouver still losing digital talent wars

With richer tax breaks, Eastern Canada's production centres continuing to draw talent from B.C.
Cause célčbre

Cause célčbre

Giving back through the creative process