January 20, 2025 11 months ago

WildBrain alleges Rogers unfairly prioritizing other content over its own

By Ahmad Hathout WildBrain is alleging that Rogers is giving competing discretionary channels and the Disney+ streaming service preferential treatment over its own programming in the cable company’s TV guide,… Continue Reading

January 20, 2025 11 months ago

CRTC approves on interim basis tariff pages and terms for aggregated last-mile fibre access

The CRTC has approved on an interim basis tariff pages, including terms and conditions, for aggregated wholesale last-mile fibre access to provide competitors with workable… Continue Reading

January 17, 2025 11 months ago

Bell launches bundle combining Crave and TSN/RDS

Bell Media announced Friday a new bundle that combines its Crave and sports programming. Customers interested in subscribing to the Ultimate Entertainment and Sports Bundle will have… Continue Reading

January 16, 2025 11 months ago

CRTC wants to know how it should implement a far north internet subsidy

Regulator forcing Northwestel to implement auto credits for outages By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC announced Thursday it is now collecting comments on how to implement a monthly internet subsidy for residents… Continue Reading

January 15, 2025 11 months ago

FlexNetworks expanding fibre network to eight more Saskatchewan communities in early 2025

After connecting 17 more underserved Saskatchewan communities to its fibre network in 2024, Saskatoon-based internet service provider FlexNetworks announced Wednesday an additional eight communities are on… Continue Reading

January 15, 2025 11 months ago

CBC to use Google money to expand local news coverage in 22 communities

Public broadcaster says it will hire up to 30 new journalists CBC News announced Wednesday it will hire up to 30 new permanent journalists in 22 underserved… Continue Reading

January 15, 2025 11 months ago

CCTS sees record number of complaints, but can’t attribute to more awareness of org

By Ahmad Hathout and Linda Stuart A watchdog that handles complaints for telecom and television services reported Wednesday that it received the highest number of complaints in its latest annual… Continue Reading

January 14, 2025 11 months ago

Numeris appoints Alicia Olson-Keating as president and CEO

By Connie Thiessen Numeris has named audience insights veteran Alicia Olson-Keating as its incoming president and CEO. Olson-Keating has been working in the media industry for 37 years – 28 of… Continue Reading

January 14, 2025 11 months ago

Cogeco preparing price increase on internet plans this spring

Telecom said Canadian wireless on track for “coming quarters” By Ahmad Hathout Cogeco executives said Tuesday the telecom will bump up the price of at least some of its internet services… Continue Reading

January 14, 2025 11 months ago

Videotron’s Fizz expands coverage in northeastern Ontario

Videotron’s discount wireless brand Fizz announced Tuesday it has added new subscription areas in northeastern Ontario, including in Petawawa, Pembroke, Laurentian Valley, Renfrew, Deep River, Whitewater Region and Bonnechere… Continue Reading