OTTAWA – The operator of the country’s emergency alert system is suggesting possibly developing “protocols and procedures” for distributors to inform it about any disruptions to the delivery of alerts.... Continue Reading
MONTREAL and TORONTO -- Independent internet service provider Distributel has agreed to be acquired by Bell for an undisclosed amount, the companies said in an announcement today. Distributel will continue... Continue Reading
OTTAWA -- Ian Scott, the chairman of the CRTC whose five-year term was set to expire this weekend, will stay on as head of the regulator for another four months,... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Traditional broadcasting media rebounded closer to pre-pandemic levels for advertising revenues in 2021, but still lagged behind the last complete reporting of pre-pandemic data in 2019, according to... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen CBC/Radio-Canada has unveiled its original podcast slate for fall 2022, with the lineup featuring new investigative series Pressure Cooker and The Outlaw Ocean, a collaboration with L.A. Times Podcasts. “Powerful storytelling is the throughline... Continue Reading
AS IT IS LABOUR DAY coming up on Monday, Cartt.ca will not be publishing a newsletter Tuesday Sept. 6. We will still be following the news and will be sure... Continue Reading
TORONTO — Rogers today launched a new Wi-Fi 6E modem, saying its the first major provider to do so and saying the offering makes the fastest Wi-Fi speeds available that... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Bell is asking the CRTC to review its May decision that dismissed its complaint that certain Videotron customers were permanently roaming on its wireless network in violation of... Continue Reading
OTTAWA and GATINEAU — Canada is getting a new 988 mental health crisis and suicide prevention number — but not until Nov. 30, 2023. The CRTC announced today it will adopt 988... Continue Reading
TORONTO — Kids’ and family entertainment broadcaster WildBrain Television announced today it has commissioned three new original productions from independent Canadian producers for its flagship network Family Channel. The new... Continue Reading
