The Smart Choices Society has chosen Interactive Netcasting Systems Inc. (INSINC) as the service provider and technical support network for the citysoup.ca Innovation Centre's Web broadcast studio in Port Moody.

The studio that will provide live and on-demand streaming video and Internet radio services from the Port Moody location at City Hall and audio/video conferencing from the Coquitlam location at Lafarge Lake. INSINC will also deliver equipment and training for mobile filming options.

The opening of a 'self-serve' Web broadcast studio that requires minimal technical knowledge to operate will give residents and businesses access to affordable digital tools.

"This Web broadcast studio is a shining example of the type of leading edge innovations the Smart Choices project is delivering to our local companies to help them stay ahead in an increasingly competitive business environment," said Smart Choices Society Chair Bill Brown. "With its self-serve functionality and advanced tools, this broadcast studio will be a source of opportunity and convenience for both citizens and businesses in the community."

The Smart Choices project, part of Industry Canada's Connecting Canadians initiative, was created to drive the development of an eCommunity for residents of the Cities of Port Moody and Coquitlam. The Community Portal, which will be found at www.citysoup.ca when it launches later this fall, will offer residents a combination of personal, business and government information and services.