June 25, 2020 5 years ago

Quebecor won’t appeal Bell’s V Network buy

By Ahmad Hathout MONTREAL – Quebecor Media will not challenge the CRTC’s decision to approve Bell’s purchase of the V Network in the Federal Court of Appeal, according to a… Continue Reading

June 25, 2020 5 years ago

TPIA: Incumbents, resellers, face off at Federal Court today; but how will the pandemic affect the outcome?

By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – During one of the CRTC’s most anticipated hearings earlier this year, Telus CEO Darren Entwistle appeared before the Commission reviewing impending changes to the wireless… Continue Reading

June 24, 2020 5 years ago

ANALYSIS: Why we must act now on the Yale report recommendations (Part I)

By Brad Danks TIME IS RUNNING OUT. Last month I set out the reasons why I agreed with the Yale Report that it’s time to regulate the Internet. However,… Continue Reading

June 24, 2020 5 years ago

NLogic partners with TVbeat for holistic TV ad management

TORONTO — NLogic, provider of audience analysis software, technology and data integration services to the broadcast and advertising industry, announced today it’s partnering with TVbeat to bring holistic TV… Continue Reading

June 24, 2020 5 years ago

Appeal court allows 16 intervenors in site-blocking appeal

By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – The Federal Court of Appeal has approved a number of intervenors who can appear on appeal of the country’s first court-approved website-blocking order. The 16 approved… Continue Reading

June 24, 2020 5 years ago

SaskTel “unlikely” to use Huawei for 5G, says report

REGINA — Saskatchewan will likely rule out using Huawei equipment in provincially-owned SaskTel’s 5G network, according to the minister responsible for the Crown Corporation, in a report by… Continue Reading

June 24, 2020 5 years ago

TSN launches Doc Collection for subscribers

TORONTO — TSN subscribers now have access to on-demand sports documentary content through the new TSN Doc Collection, Bell Media announced today. Containing more than 200 documentaries, the catalogue includes… Continue Reading

June 24, 2020 5 years ago

Union calls for federal funding to convert CBC temps to full-time

TORONTO — The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) has asked the federal government for targeted funding to convert 50% of temporary and precarious workers at CBC to full-time staff. The funding… Continue Reading

June 24, 2020 5 years ago

Big brands back Canada’s Drag Race launch on Crave

TORONTO — As Canada’s Drag Race gears up for its premiere Thursday, July 2 on Crave, Bell Media announced today four brand partners who will support the show’s inaugural… Continue Reading

June 24, 2020 5 years ago

WildBrain raises US$12.2-million to finance growth

HALIFAX — Broadcaster and kids content maker WildBrain announced Wednesday it has completed an initial closing of US$12.2 million in financing for acquisitions and investments to drive the company’s… Continue Reading