Northern Ont. business competes for awards on international stage for work in VR
A northern Ontario business is a finalist for an international awards show celebrating advancements in virtual reality.
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CURRENT CONTEST:
Nominate a northern Ontario team for the new Rastall Team of the Month.
No purchase necessary. Contest starts at 8:00 a.m. EST on October 11, 2023, and closes at 9:59 a.m. EST on March 15, 2024. Open to legal residents of Ontario, Canada who are 18 years of age or older. Some restrictions apply. Correct answer to a mathematical skill-testing question required. There is no retail value of each of the six prizes. Odds of winning a prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received up to the point of the applicable selection date and the calibre of the stories associated with such entries on the basis of the judging criteria. Number of prizes available to win will decrease as they are awarded. Complete contest rules and entry available here.
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RECENT CONTESTS:
Congratulations to our winners of the Take Your Family to the Sudbury Five Basketball Game Contest:
Victoria Bowie
Derek Durkac
Amber Langis
Who each one a family four-pack of tickets to the game
Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
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Shauna Murphy
Pamela Ladouceur
Natashia Miller
Each one a family four-pack of tickets to the game
Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m.
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Nominations for the Weather Star position are now closed.
Thank you to all the nominees!
Winners:
Week 1 - Caden
Week 2 - Emersyn
Week 3 - Adrienne
Week 4 - Elliette
Bonus - Alice
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This contest is also closed.
The two winners of the Dino Duo family passes to Science North
and Dynamic Earth are:
First Winner - Nick Skakoon
Second Winner - Ethan Dunk
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