CP24 goes mobile

TORONTO – News channel CP24 has become the first local television station in Toronto to launch its own mobile service.The new platform focuses on breaking news and includes a ‘beat... Continue Reading

Phonetime appoints new chairman and adds directors

MISSISSAUGA – Long distance reseller Phonetime, Monday announced board of directors changes designed to enhance the company's corporate governance, disclosure practices and independent direction. “In order to create a stronger,... Continue Reading

Winter Games to be served in 22 languages

TORONTO - Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium Monday announced it will deliver the Games in a record 22 languages.Consortium broadcast partners Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), Asian Television Network (ATN)... Continue Reading

AMPTP hires Wood

OTTAWA - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has hired Tracey Wood to represent the Canadian affiliates of the AMPTP in labour relations and government matters, it was... Continue Reading

Sirius XM exec joins XM Canada board

TORONTO - Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings today announced the appointment of Dara Altman to the company's board of directors, replacing one of the company’s founders, Gary Parsons. "Gary was a... Continue Reading

UPDATE: Von Finckenstein pleads for cooler heads

GATINEAU – CRTC chairman Konrad von Finckenstein pronounced himself “frustrated” with the months-long public battle between broadcasters and BDUs heading into this morning’s Commission hearing into the future of over-the-air... Continue Reading

DIY launches ad campaign, free preview

TORONTO, November 16, 2009 – Last week, home improvement specialty channel DIY Network Canada launched a consumer advertising campaign to build awareness of the brand new channel and notify existing... Continue Reading

CableLabs trials new advertising on cable

LOUISVILLE, CO – A select group of U.S. cable and programming executives saw first hand demonstrations of end-to-end interoperability for a variety of ad formats, some with addressable advertising. The advanced... Continue Reading

Sirius launches iPhone app

TORONTO – Sirius Canada has launched the first official satellite radio application for iPhone and iPod touch users in Canada.The Sirius App will allow subscribers with an iPhone or iPod... Continue Reading