Broadband Canada program seeks applications

OTTAWA – Industry Canada has issued a call for applications for the program ‘Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians’. The program, announced by Prime Minister Harper at the end of July, aims… Continue Reading

Telus buys Black’s photo chain

VANCOUVER – Telus has bought imaging and digital retailer Black’s in order to help push its products and services across Canada. The 79-year old retailer will add Telus’ wireless devices… Continue Reading

MoboVivo signs on with BlackBerry, iTunes

CALGARY – MoboVivo Inc. has announced platform compatibility with BlackBerry cell phones, and a secure video-on-demand (VOD) service available at the iTunes store. The Calgary-based company that licenses and distributes… Continue Reading

Scream officially fades to Dusk

TORONTO – Corus Entertainment has begun a multifaceted media campaign to promote its newly branded specialty service Dusk, formerly known as Scream. The re-launch includes a new look and an… Continue Reading

Telefilm promotes Girard

MONTREAL – Roxane Girard has been named director of the television business unit for Telefilm Canada. She was previously director of television for the French market, a position she had… Continue Reading

Videotron tees up Golf HD

MONTREAL – Videotron has added The Golf Channel HD to its illico digital TV lineup. The Golf Channel, which carries coverage of major international golf tournaments, tips from the pros,… Continue Reading