OTTAWA – The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) has asked the federal government to ensure that “businesses are not excessively encumbered in the fast-moving digital media environment” as it drafts new copyright... Continue Reading
WINNIPEG and TORONTO - MTS Allstream and Rogers Wireless have received regulatory approval to proceed with their shared 3.5G high speed packet access (HSPA) wireless network.The agreement, announced in July,... Continue Reading
TORONTO – As the federal government’s copyright consultations draw to a close this weekend, ACTRA is calling for the new regulations to balance the interests of Canadian consumers and the... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Shaw Direct must either reinstate CBC Regina to its channel lineup, or drop a CTV station in order to comply with its conditions of licence, the CRTC ruled... Continue Reading
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON – With the Summit for Independent Communications (Connect 2009) just around the corner, the CCSA has confirmed its list of speakers and topics.Christopher Lammers from CableLabs will provide... Continue Reading
TORONTO – As a lead up to November’s OTA hearings, the Radio-Television News Director’s Association (RTNDA) is hosting a panel discussion to examine the state of local television news in... Continue Reading
OTTAWA - John Fitzgerald Young has been named to the CBC/Radio-Canada board of directors."I am pleased that Mr. Young is joining the Board of Directors," said Heritage and Official Languages... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Astral Media will host a New Year’s Eve event in Montreal to benefit the Mira Foundation, an organization which provides guide dogs and assistance to persons with mental,... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Rogers Sportsnet has inked a three-year agreement with the National Football League to be the exclusive Canadian broadcaster of the NFL Network’s eight-game schedule this Fall.RSN’s first game... Continue Reading
TORONTO – CBC digital channels bold and documentary will be available in free preview for Rogers digital customers as of Friday.Bold can be seen on Rogers’ channel 277 from September 11 - 13, 2009,... Continue Reading
