OTTAWA – An Internet based initiative launched today called ‘Campaign for Competitive Broadband’ is hoping to overturn a CRTC decision that campaign organizers say will stifle competition in broadband Internet,…
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OTTAWA – Global Mobile will use Ottawa-based Bridgewater System’s WiMAX solutions to deliver mobile multimedia services to the northern region of Taiwan.
The 4G operator plans to launch mobile Internet,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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OTTAWA – The CRTC has denied a request by Canwest-owned Slice network to amend its conditions of licence relating to levels of Canadian content and Canadian programming expenditures.
The female…
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SAN JOSE, CA – The Skype for iPhone application is now available for free at the App Store in Canada, allowing iPhone and iPod touch users to take their…
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