February 19, 2025 12 months ago

Roku secures exclusive streaming rights in Canada for American Idol

Roku announced Wednesday a partnership with producer and distributor Fremantle that gives Roku the exclusive streaming rights in Canada for ABC’s American Idol, which is set to… Continue Reading

February 19, 2025 12 months ago

Quebec artists society launches francophone music discoverability site

The Société professionnelle des auteurs, compositeurs du Québec et des artistes entrepreneurs (SPACQ-AE) has launched MUSIQC, a free music listening space dedicated to promoting and… Continue Reading

February 18, 2025 12 months ago

CRTC looking into transfer of NBA TV from Bell to Rogers as part of MLSE stake sale

The CRTC on Tuesday opened a proceeding to review Rogers Communications’ acquisition of NBA TV (Canada) as part of the cable giant’s larger acquisition of Bell… Continue Reading

February 18, 2025 12 months ago

Northwestel brings high-speed fibre internet to two northern Alberta communities

Northwestel announced Tuesday its high-speed fibre internet service is now available to customers in Smith’s Landing and Fort Fitzgerald in northern Alberta. Residential customers in both communities can access Northwestel’s… Continue Reading

February 17, 2025 12 months ago

Bell disputes claim it is refusing to carry Rogers channels

By Ahmad Hathout Bell is laying the blame at the feet of Rogers for why it is not carrying certain channels that utilize American programming rights the cable company obtained… Continue Reading

February 14, 2025 12 months ago

CRTC approves sale of Bell radio stations to Vista

By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC on Thursday approved the transfer of 21 English-language commercial radio stations in British Columbia to Vista Radio. “The Commission finds that approving this transaction is in… Continue Reading

February 13, 2025 12 months ago

Entwistle expects CRTC to uphold wholesale internet decision

By Ahmad Hathout Telus CEO Darren Entwistle said in many words Thursday he expects the CRTC to reaffirm its decision to allow the three largest telecoms in the country to… Continue Reading

February 12, 2025 12 months ago

Quebecor Content’s sci-fi drama Distinct Society to air in Portugal

Quebecor Content on Wednesday announced season one of the acclaimed sci-fi drama series Société distincte (Distinct Society) has been acquired by TVCine Channels to air and stream on its premium pay TV… Continue Reading

February 12, 2025 12 months ago

Telus and Calgary Airport Authority partner on private 5G wireless network

Telus and the Calgary Airport Authority announced Wednesday a 10-year, multi-million-dollar partnership that will transform YYC Calgary International Airport into the first airport in Canada to… Continue Reading

February 12, 2025 12 months ago

Rogers accuses Bell of double standard by refusing to carry Discovery, I.D.

By Ahmad Hathout Rogers is accusing Bell of refusing to carry channels crafted out of new American rights it acquired in the summer. The cable giant alleges its Discovery and Investigation… Continue Reading