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It’s a White Christmas in Moncton!

Monday, December 22nd, 2008 Posted in General IT News, Moncton ITA, News | No Comments »

We're in the middle of a nice snow storm here in Moncton! As such, this is a great chance to point out that the City of Moncton has some pretty cool live webcams downtown near City Hall! It's neat to ...

A Quick Moncton ITA Update

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 Posted in Moncton ITA, News | No Comments »

Good Day IT People! Just a quick update, We are still very much alive, though it doesn't look it outwardly. We have taken a bit of a summer hiatus as we are fulfilling other duties and vacation awesomeness. We will be ramping ...

Follow-up: Canadian Governement Ready To Introduce Copyright Admendment

Thursday, June 12th, 2008 Posted in General IT News, News | No Comments »

Thursday at 10:45AM EST is when we shall better understand the fate of the Canadian Copyright Legislation. Minister of Industry Jim Prentice and the Minister of Canadian Heritage Josée Verner will unveil the bill to amend the Copyright Act with ...

Rogers iPhone Coming, Ready or Not

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 Posted in News | 8 Comments »

I know that there have been plenty of iPhone 3G discussions going on, but I just gathered some rather interesting information as for plans, purchasing, and more. Here's an account of my harrowing tale! I first called Rogers, to ask if ...

A Dangerous Precedence: Canadian DMCA

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in News | 6 Comments »

As much as I try to stay as neutral on topics mentioned on the MonctonITA website. There is one thing that is happening that effects all Canadians, and especially those who live the IT/Geek lifestyle. Today Industry Minister Jim Prentice is ...

Windows 7 - Features Announced at D6

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 Posted in General IT News, News | No Comments »

Bill Gates and Steve Balmer have announced the Windows 7 Feature Set at All Things Digital's D6 Conference  today. The biggest news is that the new OS will be integrating alot of features from the Microsoft Surface team development of Multi touch. ...

TrustMe Security Developer API Preview

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 Posted in Events, News | No Comments »

After a much-anticipated announcement, TrustMe Security has finally released its developer API in a preview today at the Moncton Masonic Lodge.  The full API is due to be released at MESH 2008. The lucky guys and gals who attended the API ...

No Blackberry Ban in Cars for NB

Friday, May 9th, 2008 Posted in News | No Comments »

From CBC (source): New Brunswick won't be banning the use of cellphones while driving because it doesn't address the other distractions drivers face while operating a vehicle, Justice Minister T.J. Burke says. "I think many motorists can be distracted for numerous reasons: ...

Moncton Casino Details Official:

Thursday, May 8th, 2008 Posted in News | No Comments »

As was just announced The New Brunswick Provincial Government announced this afternoon that the province's first casino will be built near the Magnetic Hill tourist site in Moncton. It has been confirmed that out of the four bidders that submitted applications ...

Moncton Named in ‘Preferred Proponent’ for Casino

Thursday, May 8th, 2008 Posted in News | No Comments »

From the Government of New Brunswick (link): FREDERICTON (CNB) - The province announced today that as a result of the request for proposals (RFP) issued on Nov. 8, 2007, a preferred proponent has been selected to construct, equip and operate a ...