November 12, 2014 11 years ago

Videotron “talking” with Wind backers about national wireless rollout

TORONTO – Quebecor Media chief financial officer Jean-Francois Pruneau said Wednesday morning his company would love to be part of a national wireless play, has talked to… Continue Reading

November 11, 2014 11 years ago

Execulink Telecom screens Hollywood Suite’s four channels

TORONTO – Independent broadcaster Hollywood Suite has announced the launch of its four high definition, commercial-free movie channels on Execulink Telecom. WarnerFilms, MGM Channel, Sony Movie Channel and AXN Movies,… Continue Reading

November 11, 2014 11 years ago

Blue Ant series ‘Rebel Without A Kitchen’ appeals to international palates

TORONTO – Blue Ant International factual entertainment series Rebel Without A Kitchen is proving to have international appeal, and has been sold globally in 55 territories, the company announced this… Continue Reading

November 11, 2014 11 years ago

24 CRTC myths, debunked

THERE ARE A WHOLE lot of misinformed Canadians when it comes to opinions on the function, and overall role, of the CRTC – something of which those working in… Continue Reading

November 10, 2014 11 years ago

CBC News drops weather, strikes content sharing agreement with The Weather Network

TORONTO and OAKVILLE – Facing a cloudy future, the public broadcaster is paring back its weather department in favour of a new content sharing agreement with The Weather Network… Continue Reading

November 10, 2014 11 years ago

Project Latte nabs exclusive rights to ‘Monty Python’ collection

TORONTO – The Ministry of Silly Walks is coming to Project Latte. Bell Media’s new video streaming service announced Monday it has locked up the Canadian… Continue Reading

November 10, 2014 11 years ago

DHX Media and China’s CNTV partner on new children’s content platform

HALIFAX – DHX Media is teaming up with China National Television (CNTV) on a new streaming service exclusively dedicated to offering DHX's children's entertainment content across multiple platforms nationally… Continue Reading

November 10, 2014 11 years ago

Telecommunications Workers Union to merge with United Steelworkers

TORONTO – Members of the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) voted 73.7% in favour of joining the United Steelworkers (USW) in a referendum vote counted Friday. The TWU represents 12,000 members… Continue Reading

November 10, 2014 11 years ago

CMPA inks new agreement with Rio de Janeiro’s SICAV

LOS ANGELES – The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Interstate Association of Audiovisual Industry (SICAV) to expand opportunities for co-production between producers of… Continue Reading

November 10, 2014 11 years ago

TVO receives $2.4 Million bequest gift from “avid fan”

TORONTO – TVO has received a $2.4 million donation, the single largest gift ever made by an individual to the provincial broadcaster, thanks to the generosity of “avid TVO… Continue Reading