Cybele NegrisAs sponsor of the 2009 New Ventures BC Competition, Webnames.ca would like to congratulate all the companies short-listed to Round 3. The 30 companies were whittled down from 172 after judges reviewed a five-page submission from each company. Round 3 companies will receive team mentors, specialized workshops and 2 chances to present to a panel…
JuliannaAs an avid user of computer technology, it is easy to forget how clumsy I was when I first had to handle a computer mouse. Over the last few years I have been having major trouble with my right arm from repetitive mouse use. Many people have suggested I switch hands to mouse with. I…
Webnames.ca StaffThe survey is over and the results are in! From the stats it appears that most of you choose us for our reputation. The comments paint an even clearer picture that you also like us because we are Canadian. We are already pretty popular with our neighbours to the south and our kindred Commonwealth countries…
Webnames.ca StaffWe’ve posted a short survey on our web site where you can indicate which products and services, including additional domain extensions, you would like Webnames.ca to offer. By submitting your input, you make a difference helping Webnames.ca know which products are important to you and your business. The survey should take no more than 5-minutes…
Cybele NegrisAs sponsor of the 2009 New Ventures BC Competition, Webnames.ca would like to congratulate all the companies short-listed to Round 2. The 172 companies will be required to complete a five-page submission by May 27th at which time the list will be short-listed once again to 30 companies. About the Competition The New Ventures BC…
JuliannaWebnames.ca is a proud sponsor of the 2009 BCTIA Technology Impact Awards which will take place on June 17th. The annual event that showcases and pays recognition to BC’s innovative technology community, providing technology companies an opportunity to increase their exposure in British Columbia’s business and technology communities. The following are a sampling of the…
Garrett SaundryMuch like the epic battles of Boa vs Python, and Godzilla vs. Mothra, we have a new tale of conflict. It’s Blackberry vs. iPhone. Which one is better? Who has more ‘cool’ factor, better features, easier to use? There’s a million different variable that you can check out when buying a mobile device such as…
Amy ElderkinHere at Webnames.ca we’re nothing if not topical – and perhaps a little obsessive, as I was reminded when my wife gave me my Valentine’s gift this morning. Now I just need to work out if she was being humorous, or dropping me a not so subtle hint that I’ve been a little pre-occupied with…
If you are from Vancouver and on Twitter, you already know this city is no slouch when it comes to microblogging. Tonnes of Vancouver personalities, organizations, businesses and media are active on Twitter. Over the past two years several “Tweetups” have been held in the Lower Mainland, with local firms creating hugely successful Twitter toolboxes…
Garrett SaundryWebnames.ca’s recent recognition as a top 25 employer sparked conversation around the office and got many of us to reflect on why we feel Webnames.ca is a great place to work. Michael, in our Corporate and Managed Services department, wanted to share his perspective of working at Webnames.ca: “For the past 7 years I have…
JuliannaThe 5th annual Northern Voice non-profit personal blogging and social media conference is being held February 20-21, 2009 at UBC. This is Webnames.ca’s third time sponsoring the event, and we’re thrilled to be involved! Before you get too excited, I’m sad to report that the Saturday blogging conference is already sold out. If you are…
Garrett SaundryWebnames.ca is proud to have been recognized by Connect Moms as a workplace that acknowledges the challenges and needs of working moms (and dads too!). Connect Moms is a networking and job posting site that helps parents either reintegrate into the workplace after taking time off to care for their children or find more family-friendly career opportunities. They have…
Cybele NegrisIn 2008, Webnames.ca helped organize, as well as sponsored and participated in, the 1st Annual Canary Derby in Vancouver. The event raised $110,000 for early cancer detection for the Canary Foundation and BC Cancer Foundation. The Canary Foundation is featured in this month’s Wired Magazine. It is the cover story with a 6 page extensive article…
Cybele NegrisAs Chair of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs e-series Program, I would like to congratulate the upcoming 2009 e-series class for being chosen. The FWE e-series Program is a unique set of entrepreneurial education sessions for women entrepreneurs of high growth, leveragable businesses. The mission of the e-series Program is to provide female entrepreneurs exposure…
We are currently holding a post-holiday computer equipment drive for the Vancouver computer recycling charity, FreeGeek. FreeGeek is a nonprofit community organisation that reduces the environmental impact of waste electronics by reusing and recycling donated technology. January is a good month as lots of people have upgraded their equipment over the holidays and need a…
