2009 News

A list of archived news and announcements from 2009.

Welcome new Project Manager, Joanne DeGrace!

December 10, 2009

We are pleased to announce a fantastic new addition to our team. Joanne comes aboard as Project Manager, and brings with her a diverse range of skills and experience.

Welcome to Thrillworks Joanne! Read her profile for a closer look.


An Exciting New Development: Thrillworks Goes Mobile

November 25, 2009

Thrillworks has entered the world of Mobile Applications. We have a few projects already in the works for the iPhone; one of which has already been submitted to Apple for approval!

We are ecstatic about developing for this platform and leveraging our web expertise in exciting new ways. We know you will be very keen to see how we can help your business with this new service offering. Stay tuned for future announcements to see what Thrillworks is doing for clients on the iPhone.


Remembering Kelley Pennycook

November 11, 2009

The team at Thrillworks is sad to announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Kelley Pennycook. Kelley worked with us as a Web Production Assistant, and will be remembered fondly for the positive energy and spirit she brought to us. Read more about Kelley here.


Thrillworks Designer Gets Hitched!

October 10, 2009

Congratulations to Ryan and Lindsey. We know they'll enjoy a fabulous wedding in Niagara-on-the-lake, and a much deserved honeymoon in Hawaii!


Thrillworks Launches New Website

August 27, 2009

Burlington, ON - After many years the planets have finally aligned and we have a new website. The new site better communicates who we are, what we do best, and how we can help you and your business even more.

The unofficial motto of the new site is, "No one site stands." As mottos go, sure, it's kind of cute, kind of funny. But it's also kind of accurate. We appreciate long-term relationships. The more we get to know you, after all, the more we can help you. We'd love to hear what you think, so please drop us a line. And should the opportunity arise, feel free to let others know we're here. We love what we do and we'd love to do more.

Sincerely,
The Thrillworks team
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Petro-Canada's Redesigned Retail Website Goes Live

August 25, 2009

Calgary, AB - Thrillworks is very happy to help Petro-Canada launch their new retail website, with a brand new look, improved focus, and My Petro-Canada user registration.
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OMERS Signs on to Get Thrilled

August 8, 2009

Toronto, ON - Thrillworks is pleased to announce that OMERS, one of the largest institutional investors in Canada, have signed on to have us "Excite their site". Stay tuned for more info on this great new partnership.


Suncor Energy Corporate Site Launch

August 1, 2009

Calgary, AB - Thrillworks is incredibly proud to announce the successful launch of the new Suncor Energy website.
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Petro-canada.ca Site Launch

August 1, 2009

Calgary, AB - Thrillworks is proud to announce the launch of the new Petro-Canada website.
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Petro-Canada Report to the Community Site Launch

July 16, 2009

Calgary, AB - Thrillworks is happy to announce the launch of Petro-Canada's Report to the Community website.


Neighbours Restaurants Site Launch

July 14, 2009

Calgary, AB - Neighbours is another member of the Petro-Canada "family of sites", but certainly doesn't look like it. Thrillworks designers pushed the limits of Petro-Canada's design standards to end up with a product which follows all the rules yet looks like a million bucks. Way to go team!
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Bluesunlife.com Site Launch

July 4, 2009

Burlington,ON - Thrillworks is happy to announce the successful launch of the bluesunlife.com website. The guys at Blue Sun were very pleased with the end product as evidenced by the kind words they sent us. Check out the site to witness the beauty first-hand.
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Petro-Canada Lubricants Site Launch

June 2, 2009

Calgary, AB - Yet another sibling in the Petro-Canada "family of sites" went live today, this time it was the Lubricants Division website. Congratulations to all involved on this great looking site!
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BlueSunlife.com Site Re-Design

May 14, 2009

Burlington, ON - We are ecstatic to announce our latest signing. Thrillworks has been chosen from a field of hopefuls to re-design, architect and develop a new web presence for the Burlington-based life insurance software company, BlueSun. BlueSun works incredibly hard to produce software that does it better than the rest, and we can relate to that 100%. Stay tuned for news on this launch!


Thrillworks Launches New Website for HUSH Developments

April 1, 2009

There once was a company called Hush.
Who wanted a site in a rush.
For a delivery so snappy,
Hush was so happy.
Stop it, you're making us blush. ;-)
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Thrillworks Launches Suncor / Petro-Canada Merger Disclosure Website

March 31, 2009

Calgary, AB - With time against us, we exceded expectations again. Congratulations to Suncor and Petro-Canada.


Thrillworks Launches Petro-Canada's 2008 Annual Report Website

March 18, 2009

Calgary, AB - On the heels of last years CRA award-winning site, this years Annual Report website for Petro-Canada went live today to wide acclaim.


Thillworks Launches Petro-Canada's Mobility Website

March 3, 2009

Calgary, AB - Petro-Canada recently entered the mobility market and came to Thrillworks for their inaugural site. We are very proud of the results, and the client is incredibly happy with what they were provided. Congratulations!
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Thrillworks Designs and Releases Tim Hortons' RRRoll Up The Rim To Win Announcement Email Blast

February 25, 2009

Oakville, ON - To announce their recently launched RRRoll Up The Rim To Win contest website, Tim Hortons came to Thrillworks to design and distribute a email blast to their many subscribers. The design was slick, and the blast went off without a hitch. Congratulations!


Thrillworks Launches Tim Hortons' RRRoll Up The Rim To Win Contest Website

February 22, 2009

Oakville, ON - Thrillworks Inc. is proud to announce the successful launch of the wildly popular "RRRoll Up The Rim To Win" contest web site for Tim Hortons. This years site introduced a brand new online-only contest built entirely in Flash by Thrillworks. The "Daily RRRoll Up" game gave visitors to the site daily chances to win free Tim Hortons coffee for a year. Thrillworks' President Jay Bousada had this to say: "The technology behind this application is bleeding edge. Thrillworks created a game that talks seamlessly with with other Tim Hortons vendor's applications and web services all while being easy to use."  Way to go team!
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Thrillworks Launches Corporate Extranet Site for hsi solutions

February 17, 2009

Toronto, ON - Thrillworks is happy to announce the the launch of the corporate extranet for hsi solutions.
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Thrillworks Launches YouTube Video for Petro-Canada's Olympic Glass Campaign

February 12, 2009

Calgary, AB - Thrillworks is proud to be involved in the development of this short video used to raise awareness of Petro-Canada's campaign to support our olympic athletes.
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Thrillworks Launches Tim Hortons' USA Corporate Website

January 31, 2009

Thrillworks is proud to announce the successful launch of the Tim Hortons' USA Corporate web site.
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Thrillworks Launches Petro-Canada Corporate Branding Website

January 22, 2009

Calgary, AB - Thrillworks is happy to announce the launch of Petro-Canada's Corporate Branding website. Congratulations!


Thrillworks Launches Fund Price Section for Financial Start-up, EdgePoint Wealth's Website

January 12, 2009

Toronto, ON - Thrillworks is happy to announce the phase II launch of EdgePoint's Fund Price Section. The new feature dynamically displays daily fund prices for stakeholders, and has a client login for more fund information. Congratulations to EdgePoint!
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