Videotron adds TSN2

MONTREAL – Videotron has added TSN2 in SD and HD to its digital cable lineup.“Videotron is pleased to offer its customers a superior selection of sports programming with 14 HD... Continue Reading

Broadcasters pledge allegiance to skinny basic

OTTAWA – The CEOs from three of Canada’s biggest broadcasters have thrown their support behind the skinny basic concept, calling it a “consumer-first solution”.In a press release issued after their appearance... Continue Reading

Sundance Channel rises in Canada

TORONTO - Corus Entertainment is adding Sundance Channel to its portfolio of Canadian specialty services.After finalizing a licensing agreement with Cablevision’s Rainbow Media, Corus announced Tuesday that the channel will launch on March... Continue Reading

Digital transition could help community TV, says CACTUS

OTTAWA – Calling Canadians’ local television needs “fundamentally important objectives of Canada’s broadcasting policy”, the Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS) said that the upcoming analog-digital transition... Continue Reading

EastLink heads west

HALIFAX - EastLink continues to expand its network and customer base with the re-branding of Persona's western systems. In the coming months, Persona customers in Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba... Continue Reading

Telefilm announces funding recipients

MONTREAL – Telefilm Canada will finance 17 English-language feature films this year under the Canada Feature Film Fund.Five regional projects will proceed, as well as six projects under the organization’s... Continue Reading