February 12, 2015 11 years ago

Rogers smacks down WWE Network carriage deals with multiple TV providers

TORONTO — Following on its exclusive deal last summer to distribute WWE’s flagship programming in Canada, Rogers announced today it has reached carriage agreements for WWE Network with multiple… Continue Reading

February 12, 2015 11 years ago

UPDATED: Employees believe Sun News about to go dark as sale to Zoomer falls through

TORONTO – Employees at Sun News believe they are soon to be the recipients of some very hard news. According to several sources, many staffers have become convinced that… Continue Reading

February 12, 2015 11 years ago

Comedian Ron James to help judge Tuned-in Canada: the CCSA Awards

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Cartt.ca editor and publisher Greg O’Brien will be one of three judges tasked with shortlisting the 2015 nominees for Tuned-in Canada: the CCSA Awards. Joining him… Continue Reading

February 12, 2015 11 years ago

Can’t make it to Prime Time in Ottawa? CMPA to livestream three panel sessions

OTTAWA — Broadcasters and content producers who aren’t able to attend the Canadian Media Production Association’s Prime Time in Ottawa conference in March will have the opportunity to… Continue Reading

February 11, 2015 11 years ago

Shaw reorganizing customer service operations, closing three contact centres

CALGARY — Shaw Communications announced Wednesday it will reorganize its customer service operations over the next 11 months, a move affecting 1,600 employees at its Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna… Continue Reading

February 11, 2015 11 years ago

Broadband companies face credit pressure as dividends grow faster than cash flow

TORONTO — Canada’s broadband communications companies are facing growing pressure to raise dividends, as a prolonged period of very low interest rates is causing investors to seek refuge from… Continue Reading

February 11, 2015 11 years ago

Competition between broadcasters, streaming services intensifies, says Moody’s

TORONTO — Competition between Canada’s broadband companies and OTT video streaming services continues to intensify, according to a new report from Moody’s Investors Service. Canadian television distributors will be able… Continue Reading

February 11, 2015 11 years ago

Netflix accessible directly via Telus Optik TV

VANCOUVER — Telus Optik TV customers will soon be able to access Netflix directly from any Optik TV set-top box in their home, Telus announced today. Accessing Netflix directly through… Continue Reading

February 11, 2015 11 years ago

Shaw Direct adds beIN Sports to satellite lineup

TORONTO — Shaw Direct satellite TV customers will soon be able to watch exclusive live matches, tournaments and worldwide sporting events thanks to the addition of beIN Sports to… Continue Reading

February 10, 2015 11 years ago

CRTC decision on Vidéotron’s MAtv falls short, says community TV association

OTTAWA — The CRTC’s decision last week that Vidéotron’s Montreal MAtv community channel is in violation of community television policy and thus must rectify the situation before its cable… Continue Reading