50,000 Canadians sign petition opposing Bell/Astral merger

MONTREAL - The SayNoToBell.ca campaigners claim that nearly 50,000 Canadians, both consumers and industry leaders, have signed their petition urging the CRTC and government to deny the Bell/Astral merger. CRTC hearings into the proposed deal are poised to begin next week. SayNoToBell.ca says 42 of the 60 interveners to be heard have already publicly opposed the deal or questioned the transaction. Notable industry presentations include: • Québécor - Monday, September 10 • Eastlink - Tuesday, September 11 • Cogeco Cable - Wednesday, September 12 • Rogers Communications - Wednesday, September 12 • Telus - Wednesday, September 12 • Canadian Cable...