Allen-Vanguard Corporation of Ottawaannounced that it has entered into an agreement with Paradigm Capital Inc. for $14,000,000.

b5media Inc. ("b5media"), a global new media network, has raised US$2-million of equity financing in a transaction co-led by Brightspark Ventures and JLA Ventures. The funding will strengthen the company's network of bloggers to create greater value for readers and advertisers.

NeuroMedix Inc. ("NeuroMedix") (TSXV: NMX) announces it has created a Medical and Scientific Advisory Board ("MSAB") panel of experts to help guide the clinical development of Minozac, its lead compound for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

March Networks announces that it has launched its next generation IP-Videointelligence solutions at the ASIS International 2006 Seminar and Exhibits in
San Diego, California.

Tri-Vision International Ltd. announces that it licensed its V-chip technology to Nakamichi Corporation Ltd. of Singapore.

Vidéotron, Quebec's leading cable operator signed a multi-year agreement with Nortel as its primary VoIP technology and professional services provider.

In recognition of his latest innovation, Stuart Foster, a pioneer and world authority in ultrasound microimaging, has won the 2006 Manning Award of Distinction.

The Monster Employment Index Canada soared by 12 points in August to a new high of 130 amid a strong rebound in online recruitment activity across Canada. Five out of 10 job classifications tracked by the Index advanced during August, led by occupations in healthcare; education and government; culture and sport; sales; and, business, finance and administration.

Norgen Biotek, a Canadian biotechnology company dedicated to the development of tools for nucleic acid and protein sample preparation, announces the expansion of its nucleic acid and protein purification and clean up products.

Genesys Capital Partners announces the appointment of Jack Cashman as a venture partner in the firm.