Radio / Television News

Are Bell and Astral cutting in a new partner?


TORONTO – It would seem Bell Canada and Astral Media are figuring out how they can get back to the altar and tie the knot after all, perhaps with a third party in tow. The Globe and Mail broke a story this morning saying a new purchase arrangement between the two would be announced soon, but this one would likely involve the spinoff of some English language TV assets – something we said could happen here. In fact, since Bell and Astral executives are obviously committed to this deal and to do what it takes to have it approved by...