WINNIPEG – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has named Vera Houle as its director of community relations.
Based out of the network’s Winnipeg head office, Houle will work to promote…
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TORONTO – Ted Chislett has been tapped to head up the business division at Comwave starting this month.
Prior to this new role, Chislett was the CEO, COO, and president…
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WINNIPEG – MTS has added two zero-emission, battery-powered Nissan Leaf electric cars to the eight environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles it already owns.
The company said that replacing older and larger…
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TORONTO – Telehop has named Jenifer Cua its new vice-president and CFO effective immediately. She replaces David Smith, who will remain with Telehop during the transition period.
With over 15…
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OTTAWA – The CRTC is seeking input on draft regulation that will require broadcasters and television service providers to control the loudness of TV commercials by September.
The decision, rendered…
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MONTREAL – While the video rental business across most of North America struggles in free-fall, Quebecor-owned Le SuperClub Videotron has managed to buck that trend.
The Quebec-based chain has seen more than 40%…
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TORONTO – Veteran sports broadcaster Brian Williams has been named to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.
The Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of outstanding…
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OTTAWA – The CRTC is asking for feedback on more provisions relating to vertical integration.
The Commission confirmed plans to amend the exemption order for new media broadcasting undertakings, the Continue Reading
OTTAWA – The number of telephone and fax numbers registered on Canada’s national do not call list (DNCL) and the number of complaints about telemarketers continued to climb in…
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TORONTO – Disney XD and French-language Disney Junior have cracked the programming lineup at Cogeco Cable.
Disney XD debuts to Ontario Cogeco Digital subscribers as part of a three-month preview on…
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