THIS ISSUE'S STREAM:
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+++ The Return of BitStream
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+++ Call for 2002 Canadian New Media Awards Nominations
+++ Digital Media "Innovations" Winners Announced
+++ Design Exchange Launches eBiz Toronto
+++ Win with OnTarget's Online Human Resource Site
+++ "Cyberman" Featured in Documentary
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+++ Pangaea NewMedia's Work Voted Best in Canada
+++ REM Served Pork and Beans
+++ Canadian Women's Internet Directory
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+++ Ontario E-Commerce Export Guide Available Online
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+++ CAIP Calls Rogers "Unfair"
+++ NWT Community Goes Broadband With CampusNet
///// DEALS //////////
+++ Organic Teams with Bell for GamesMania
+++ Internet's Naked News Branches Out
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+++ Online Christmas Shopping Skyrockets
///// GREAT IDEAS //////////
+++ Digital Heroes E-mentoring Program
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+++ IMAT BizTrak
+++ DIGIFEST 2002
+++ Canadian New Media Awards
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+++ The Return of BitStream
No, you are not hallucinating; BitStream has resumed publication!
2001 was a crazy year for all of us, and it even affected little old
BitStream. But it's a new year, and with the help of Amy Sullivan
(who joins BitStream as Editor-in-Chief) and James Porteous (our ace
Writer-Editor), we're going to pick up where we left off. Thanks to
everyone who missed us and let us know; we look forward to keeping
you up-to-speed on what's happening in the Canadian new media
industry, which is still going strong, thank you very much!
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+++ Call for 2002 Canadian New Media Awards Nominations
Organizers of the third annual Canadian New Media Awards (CNMA) have
issued a call for nominations from across Canada. "Despite the
downturn in the economy, there are many examples of success in the
industry," says Adam Froman, President and CEO of Delvinia Inc.,
producer of the event. "The awards recognize these success stories,
promote Canada's thriving new media industry and provide a network
of role models for those interested in pursuing careers in the
sector." Nominations will be accepted from January 21, 2002 until
March 18, 2002 via the CNMA Web site. The awards will be presented at
a gala ceremony in Toronto in May 2002. Categories include, "New
Media Visionary", "Educator of the Year," and "Most Promising New
Company".
http://www.cnma.ca
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+++ Digital Media "Innovations" Winners Announced
Liberty Village New Media Centre (LVNMC), in collaboration with the
University of Toronto Innovations Foundation, has announced the
winners in the digital media "Innovations Challenge" business plan
competition. The Business Source Corp. scored first place, with
Showcorp Canada picked as runner-up. Invert Media received
honourable mention as Most Promising Talent. The digital media
category and special prize pool were created by LVNMC to provide
both learning and business opportunities for digital media
entrepreneurs.
http://www.lvnmc.com
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+++ Design Exchange Launches eBiz Toronto
The Design Exchange recently used a breakfast lecture to launch its not-for-profit
organization, eBiz Toronto. The group, said to be the first of its
kind in Canada, was created in order to promote the many advantages
of electronic business. eBiz Toronto plans to enlist support in the
private sector, educational institutions and governments in an
effort to "'empower owners of small to medium- businesses to implement
e-business strategies and technologies." "Many studies and reports
show that businesses that fail to seize the opportunities of buying,
selling and communicating online risk becoming less competitive,"
says Anya Colussi, founder and chair of eBiz Toronto. eBiz Toronto
has entered into a formal alliance with the Liberty Village New
Media Centre.
http://www.ebiztoronto.org
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+++ Win with OnTarget's Online Human Resource Site
Talk about a win-win situation. OnTarget is a human resource
initiative that connects companies with Ontario's digital media
talent. The OnTarget Web site includes a free job board, an
employment subsidy guide and timely information on the digital media
industry. Registration is free and those who register at the site
could win one of three HP Photosmart 175 Digital Cameras.
http://www.getontarget.ca
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+++ "Cyberman" Featured in Documentary
Communications and Information Technology Ontario (CITO) supported
researcher Steve Mann is the subject of a feature- length documentary
called "Cyberman." The doc, directed by Peter Lynch for CBC's Nature
of Things, explores "Dr. Mann's work in wearable computers, as well
as his examination of the technology's implications through social
activism and performance art." Mann is a well-regarded inventor who
has been "inventing, designing and building wearable computers for
more than 20 years." The documentary, which was a big hit at last
year's Toronto Film Festival, is currently slated for a number of
screenings at various Toronto repertory houses. (Source: CITO)
http://www.cito.ca/news/manncybermanopening.shtml
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+++ Pangaea NewMedia's Work Voted Best in Canada
Pangaea NewMedia has been awarded top honours at the 2001 Baddeck
International New Media Festival with wins in both the Best Canadian
Entry and Best Marketing and Promotion Website categories. The top
prizes were awarded for their work on www.importedartists.com, a Web
site designed and developed for Imported Artists, a television
commercial production company and director agency. "We were given the
go-ahead to push the site to the creative and technological edge and
these awards confirm that we accomplished what we set out to do,"
says Tony Tobias, Pangaea president and CEO.
http://www.pangaeanewmedia.ca
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+++ REM Served Pork and Beans
Vancouver's Pork and Beans Productions have completed animation and
design for the new REM video, "I'll Take the Rain." The P&B team
created animation sequences that were "edited to create a mixed
video format" in an animation style tailored to match "the deep
contemplative mood" of the five minute song. The flash animation was
based on a design by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara. "The video
presents a unique alternative to the typically clean look that most
flash cartoons have," said Jay Surridge, director of Pork and Beans.
http://www.porkbean.com
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+++ Canadian Women's Internet Directory
The Canadian Woman's Internet Directory was created by Womenspace
Association and has been designed to link users with Canadian
women's equality resources that can be found online. There are 1,200
links listed in English and nearly 1,000 in French and include
educational and information sites dealing with women's perspectives,
debates, campaigns, activism, creativity, services, research and
policy issues. The site also features a list of free or inexpensive
software in a variety of categories, including email, privacy,
accessibility and Web site creation.
http://directory.womenspace.ca
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+++ Ontario E-Commerce Export Guide Available Online
Any business in Ontario hoping to take part in the global digital
economy will find a great deal of useful information in Industry
Canada's Ontario E-Commerce Export Guide. The guide, which offers "a
comprehensive look at the risks and rewards of implementing
e-business solutions," is available in PDF format on the Strategis
Web site. (Source: SMART Toronto)
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca
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+++ CAIP Calls Rogers "Unfair"
A group of Internet Service Providers has complained to the CRTC
about Rogers Cable's high-speed Internet service. Calling recent
Rogers ads "unfair and illegal," the group, featuring members of the
Canadian Association of Internet Providers, has asked the federal
regulator to force Rogers to stop running the ads. The complaint
claims that Rogers is using its monopoly cable service to promote its
high-speed Internet service. CRTC rules prohibit cable companies from
using outlets such as community channels to promote their own
Internet services.
http://www.caip.ca/issues/infrastr/jan0202.htm
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+++ NWT Community Goes Broadband With CampusNet
The Northwest Territory community of Fort Liard is about to gain
broadband Internet access via Quick Link's CampusNet. The deal will
see Quick Link forming a joint initiative with Chevron Canada
Resources and the ADK Corporate Group, owned by First Nations Fort
Liard Band Acho Dene Koe. The deal will provide wireless equipment as
well as three Internet kiosks that include a PC, printer, scanner
and Internet camera, all of which will be accessible to the community
in the Fort Liard region.
http://www.qlccom.com/news/jan02.html
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+++ Organic Teams with Bell for GamesMania
Organic Toronto has announced that it is teaming with Bell Canada to
take part in their newest convergence project. GamesMania is a
subscription-based gaming service that will offer pay-as-you-play or
unlimited subscriptions to popular PC games. Organic's team developed
the brand and the site design, including the animated mascot,
BubbleBoy. "We are very proud of how Bell GamesMania has come
together," said Troy Young, vice president and managing director of
Organic's Canadian operations. "It has been a labour of love for our
entire team."
http://www.gamesmania.com
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+++ Internet's Naked News Branches Out
One of the Internet's most popular news programs, Naked News ("the
program with nothing to hide") has found a new home in the
potentially lucrative world of Pay-Per-View. The newscast, which
features newscasters stripping while they read the latest headlines,
has introduced a PPV feature called Naked News TV. The show is
available for $3.99 per show, with new episodes introduced each
Friday. Toronto- based Naked News has also announced an agreement
that will see the newscast air on iN DEMAND's Hot Choice and iN2
channels in the US.
http://www.nakednews.com
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+++ Online Christmas Shopping Skyrockets
Online retailers were prepared for the worst in the post September
11 market, but there were a few surprises this past Christmas.
According to Ipsos-Reid, online shoppers spent an average of $324
for gifts. Online spending increased to $1.6 billion, a 78 per cent
increase from 2000 total of $650 million. And according to Jupiter
Media Metrix, much of the spending was done at the Canadian version
of eBay, which attracted 925,000 unique visitors in December, up
more than 650 per cent from December 2000. (Source: Silicon Valley
North)
http://www.siliconvalleynorth.com
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+++ Digital Heroes E-mentoring Program
AOL Canada is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
(BBBSC) and Frontier College to provide email and Internet access for
at-risk youth in Ontario. The Digital Heroes program will provide
young people with access to volunteer mentors from BBBSC and Frontier
via email. The mentoring will focus on personal development,
educational or academic questions and career advice. "All Ontario
children deserve to have someone there for them, helping them reach
their full potential," Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario said upon
launching the initiative.
http://www.premier.gov.on.ca/english/news/Promise010802.htm
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+++ IMAT BizTrak
February 13, 2002 in Toronto, ON
Meet some of the successful new media exporters and find out what it
takes to expand into the international marketplace. For more
information contact Isabelle at 416-926-9301 or email imat@imat.ca.
http://www.imat.ca
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+++ DIGIFEST 2002
March 20 - 24, 2002 in Toronto, ON
An interactive digital media festival featuring the best in
animation, 3-D modeling, visual effects, virtual reality and
Internet and digital art.
http://www.dxnet.net/digifest
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+++ Canadian New Media Awards
May 2002 in Toronto, ON
Now in its third year, the Canadian New Media Awards will honour
individuals and companies in a total of 12 diverse categories,
including New Media Visionary and Most Promising New Company.
http://www.cnma.ca
This year's Canadian New Media Awards are proudly presented in
partnership with Telefilm and Heritage Canada's Canadian Culture
Online Program.
Telefilm is a federal cultural agency dedicated primarily to the
development and promotion of the Canadian film, television, new media
and music industries. The agency acts as one of the government's
principal instruments for providing strategic leverage to the
Canadian private sector.
http://www.telefilm.gc.ca
The Canadian Culture Online Program (CCOP) is an initiative of the
Department of Canadian Heritage. In partnership with private and
public institutions and organizations across Canada, the primary
objective of the CCOP is to bring Canadian culture into the digital
age. More specifically, the CCOP is designed to stimulate the
creation and production of Canadian digital cultural content in both
official languages and promote a significant, identifiable Canadian
presence online that reflects Canada's cultural diversity.
http://www.pch.gc.ca
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