From cbc.ca:
Despite rising unemployment, plummeting consumer confidence and scarcer credit, the video-game industry in Canada is booming, according to market research group NPD.
Canadians spent a record $2.09 billion on video-game consoles, games and accessories, and year-over year growth was 23 per cent, NPD said in figures released Friday.
Nintendo Wii dominated the console [...]

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From igda.org:
“When: Wednesday, October 15th, 6 – 9 pm What: IGDA-Montreal Open Bar “Drinks Only” Night Where: Vinyl Lounge (2109 rue de bleury, between Sherbrooke and de Maisonneuve) Why: Some much needed mid crunch season relief… Who: All IGDA members Entry: free for IGDA members”
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From prleap.com:
 
“Quebec is experiencing an IT boom. Recent tax incentives and subsidies inspired many companies such as Morgan Stanley and Eidos to relocate or expand to Montreal, in order to benefit from these circumstances. However due to the high demand for IT professionals, Kovasys Inc. estimates that there will be a shortage of available IT [...]