The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is a non-profit organization that manages the .CA domain, Canada’s top-level domain. CIRA is responsible for ensuring the secure and stable operation of the .CA domain and promoting its use to Canadians. In 1987, Webnames’ very own John Demco, secured the registration of the .CA domain and along [...] Continue reading →

The Webnames Referral Program just got a major upgrade! We love our customers and we want to show our appreciation to them for referring their friends, family and colleagues to Webnames.ca. Now when you refer someone to Webnames, you both get CAD $50 to spend on purchases or renewals when your referral signs up [...] Continue reading →

Let’s say you’re on your way to work and as you’re taking your usual route, you find that the road is closed due to repaving. You spot the familiar orange detour sign, and you follow it in order to get around the road closure and on to your destination. While the above example takes [...] Continue reading →

#EmbraceEquity is the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day with the aim of bringing attention to the concept that “equal opportunities aren’t enough”. So what does this mean? Essentially, it’s that people start their lives from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action. Gender Equality Requires Gender Equity While the [...] Continue reading →

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority is a member-based not-for-profit organization, best known for managing the .CA domain on behalf of all Canadians. Webnames has long had a close relationship with CIRA as the original registrar of the .CA domain and we understand the importance of good governance, transparency and diversity of experience in the [...] Continue reading →

If you have multiple domains spread out over different registrars, you should seriously consider transferring them all to one place. This is an often overlooked part of the upkeep of your digital presence and can help enhance your overall digital security. Transferring your domains is a pretty straightforward process and at Webnames.ca, we try [...] Continue reading →

If you’re interested in the direction of the Internet and looking for something to do on a Monday night at the end of February, why not check the Canadian Internet Registration Authority’s (or CIRA, for short) premier event called Canadians Connected? The Vancouver edition of the event series is happening on Monday, February 27, [...] Continue reading →