Profits at BCE jump 14.1%

MONTREAL – Bell’s wireless and media divisions helped to drive up first quarter profits at BCE by over 14%, the communications giant reported Thursday. BCE reported net earnings attributable to… Continue Reading

Competition Bureau okays Leafs purchase

OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau confirmed Wednesday that it does not plan to challenge Rogers' acquisition of an ownership position in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). The Competition… Continue Reading

E! Canada readies for its closeup

TORONTO – Entertainment channel E! Canada will follow the lead of its American sibling and introduce a new logo, look and tagline on July 9. In addition to the brand refresh,… Continue Reading

Barrack leaves CMPA

OTTAWA – John Barrack, executive vice-president of the Canadian Media Production Association has left the organization, effective immediately, Cartt.ca has learned. A lawyer by training, Barrack (pictured) had been with the… Continue Reading

Videotron adds Spike TV HD

MONTREAL – Videotron has added the high definition version of Spike TV to its programming lineup. The channel, which airs a mix of innovative non-scripted shows, star-studded events, box office… Continue Reading