CRTC fines three telemarketers

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – Three telemarketers have been fined by the CRTC for violating the National Do Not Call List (DNCL) rules. The Commission has issued a $4,000 fine to Rob Sugar,… Continue Reading

ColbaNet launches VDSL2 Internet access

MONTREAL – ColbaNet says that they’re the first Internet service provider to offer a VDSL2 Internet access to businesses. The company, which provides Internet, telephony and web hosting to several… Continue Reading

MuchMusic channels shelve the ads

TORONTO – MuchMusic’s digital stations – MuchVibe, MuchLOUD, MuchMoreRetro and PunchMuch, are going commercial-free starting August 31. “MuchMusic created the music video niche on TV and these digital channels let… Continue Reading

Switzer, Drabinskly named to Comweb BoD

TORONTO – Television and film production company Comweb Group/William F. White International has named Cyril Drabinsky and Jay Switzer to its board of directors. Cyril Drabinsky is president and… Continue Reading

Full speed ahead for Setanta Canada

TORONTO – Errol Hinds spent the early part of this summer assuring people that Setanta Canada was doing just fine, thanks. The reason? The company’s U.K. subsidiary went under, losing… Continue Reading