Microsoft Ups Xbox LIVE Gold Subscription Price
In a curiously timed and unwelcome move, Microsoft announced that it is increasing the price of Xbox LIVE Gold subscriptions for members in Canada, United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
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Pirated DVDs and Counterfeit Merchandise Seized
The London Ontario Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Federal Enforcement Section (FES) announced that it has been conducting a sweep for counterfeit merchandise over the past several weeks. According to the statement, the sweep was conducted throughout various communities located in Oxford, Lambton, Elgin and Middlesex counties. As a result, a number of …
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Shaw Launches Advanced HDPVR
Shaw Communications Inc. announced the launch of its new Advanced HDPVR, available September 1, 2010. According to the statement, the new Advanced HDPVR allows Shaw customers to view up to 175 hours of recorded programming, customize series recordings with Smart PVR Technology and find out what’s on 14 days in advance with the new interactive …
Best Buy Canada Opens Lethbridge Store
Best Buy announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its first Lethbridge Alberta store beginning Friday, August 20, 2010. According to the statement, grand opening events include gift card giveaways and a chance to win a Samsung 3D TV home theater package.
CBC/Radio-Canada Releases Plan for DTV Transition
CBC/Radio-Canada announced the details of its plan to transition from analogue to digital over-the-air television. According to the statement, CBC/Radio-Canada plans to install digital transmitters in all of the markets in which it produces original television programming, for a total of 27 transmitters. Fifteen of the 27 transmitters will be operational by August 2011, with …
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Cineplex Goes Digital and 3D in Moose Jaw and Calgary
Cineplex Entertainment announced that it has installed digital and 3D projection systems at Galaxy Cinemas Moose Jaw, SK and Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Calgary, AB.
CCMIA Joins Balanced Copyright for Canada Coalition
The Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA) announced that it is joining the Balanced Copyright for Canada coalition. According to the statement, the CCMIA represents 10 provincial and territorial music industry associations, including the Yukon and northern Ontario (excluding Quebec). Its membership is composed of about 8,000 businesses and professionals in a variety of …
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WealthTV Shoots Doc Walker Concert in 3D
WealthTV announced that it and Country Music Television (CMT), in conjunction with Corkscrew Media, on July 20, 2010 recorded the first exclusive 3D concert of country music artist Doc Walker, in Kelowna, Canada.
RCMP Busts Pirate DVD Operation
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Federal Enforcement Section announced that it executed a search warrant at a Markham, Ontario, Canada residence where a counterfeit DVD manufacturing laboratory was located. According to the statement, in the early morning hours of July 12, 2010, York Regional Police (YRP) were contacted by a family stating they were …
Samsung Launches 9000 Series HDTV in Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada announced the Canadian launch of its new 9000 series television, a full HD, 3D, LED-backlit TV. According to the statement, equipped with Samsung’s custom-designed 3D chip from its semiconductor division, the 9000 series boasts superior 3D image quality. At 7.98 millimetres thick, it also features the world’s slimmest panel alongside a high-class, …
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Netflix to Stream Movies and TV Episodes in Canada
Netflix, Inc. announced it will expand into Canada this fall offering unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed instantly to TVs and computers for a monthly fee. According to the statement, the Canadian launch will mark the first availability of Netflix outside the United States. Canadian Netflix members will be able to instantly watch a broad …
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