Ahmad Hathout, Author at Cartt.ca

February 23, 2026 4 days ago

New BC master animation agreement reached

The Union of British Columbia Performers/Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (UBCP/ACTRA) and the Canadian Media Producers Association – BC Producers Branch (CMPA-BC) Continue Reading

February 23, 2026 4 days ago

Ottawa telecom says it’s at risk of going under because it can’t attach to poles

Bell, utilities say Community Fibre Company’s equipment not authorized on structures By Ahmad Hathout The head of Community Fibre Company (CFC), a small internet service provider in the Ottawa Valley, says… Continue Reading

February 23, 2026 4 days ago

Corus’s Home Network to debut new original series ‘Life is Messy’ in April

Corus Entertainment announced Monday its Home Network’s lineup this spring will include two original series led by some of its longstanding home renovation and design… Continue Reading

February 23, 2026 4 days ago

Stingray launches FAST channels on Whale TV+

Stingray announced Monday the launch of a suite of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels on Whale TV+, a free streaming service from Singapore-based independent… Continue Reading

February 20, 2026 1 week ago

Big Three challenge phone unlocking damage decision at Supreme Court

By Ahmad Hathout The country’s largest telecoms are challenging a decision by Quebec’s highest court allowing a proposed class of plaintiffs to seek punitive damages for device unlocking fees. Rogers, Bell,… Continue Reading

February 19, 2026 1 week ago

Community Radio Fund adds three new board members

The Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) announced Thursday the addition of three new members to its board of directors. Gina Power is a former programming and operations director at… Continue Reading

February 18, 2026 1 week ago

CRTC raises telecom fee contribution threshold to $25 million

By Ahmad Hathout Service providers making under $25 million in revenue will not have to contribute to the National Contribution Fund (NCF) or pay annual telecom fees, the CRTC ruled… Continue Reading

February 18, 2026 1 week ago

Crave announces cast for first half-hour drama series, ‘Yaga’

Bell Media’s Crave announced Wednesday the principal cast for the streamer’s first half-hour, original drama series, Yaga, which reimagines the Slavic myth of Baba Yaga as… Continue Reading

February 18, 2026 1 week ago

Ericsson, U of T partner on next-gen AI-powered mobile tech

Ericsson Canada and the University of Toronto announced Wednesday a new multi-year partnership to accelerate research and development in next-generation AI-powered mobile network technologies. Continue Reading

February 18, 2026 1 week ago

Edward Rogers among Order of Ontario appointees

By Connie Thiessen Ontario Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont has announced 30 new appointments to the Order of Ontario for 2025, including Rogers’s Executive Chair Edward Rogers, sportscaster Don Cherry, former CityLine host Tracy Moore, and TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) CEO Cameron Bailey.

The… Continue Reading