Cybele Negris - President, CEO & Co-Founder of Webnames.ca Inc.

We’re Not Trying Hard Enough to Improve Tech’s Persistent Gender and Inclusion Problems

Leaders in the tech industry have a responsibility to create inclusive work cultures and improve gender equity not only because diverse representation provides access to skillsets, creativity, approaches and experiences that unequivocally benefit business performance and bottom lines, but because it contributes to a more equitable, inclusive, just and safe society for everyone.

Advancing gender equity and women's opportunities in tech

Organizations advancing gender equity in Canada & how you can help

#EmbraceEquity is the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day with the aim of bringing attention to the concept that “equal opportunities aren’t enough”. So what does this mean? Essentially, it’s that people start their lives from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action. Gender Equality Requires Gender Equity While the idea…

BC Provincial Government Responds to Employer Needs with Co-Op Education Program

In my role as Vice-Chair of the Small Business Roundtable of BC, I work with industry leaders and other small business owners to identify key issues and opportunities facing small businesses in British Columbia and to develop recommendations for small business and government on strategies to enhance small business growth and success. One of our…

.CA Impact Awards – Does Your .CA Website Make a Difference? Enter to win $5000, national profile & free trip to Mesh Conference!

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has again launched its award program celebrating .CA websites that benefit the lives of Canadians. Launched January 9, 2012, the .CA Impact Awards recognizes “.CA websites that make a difference” across four categories: 1.    Public Sector and Not-for-Profit – Acknowledging a government, NGO, or association whose website or application…

Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) Board Elections – Campaign Forum Starts Today!

You can play an important role in growing Canada’s Internet domain and shaping our Internet and our future. The Campaign Forum for the 2011 Board of Directors Election begins today. The forum provides Candidates, .CA Members, and the general public an opportunity to discuss viewpoints, concerns, and positions related to how Candidates will serve Canada’s…

BCIC – New Ventures 2011 Finalists Announced – Awards ceremony September 22nd

As sponsor of the BCIC-New Ventures Competition, Webnames.ca would like to congratulate the finalists in the 2011 competition! Webnames.ca has sponsored this competition for a number of years. As a member of the local technology community, we feel it’s very important to support the innovation coming out of newer start-ups. This year’s finalists are impressive…