June 11, 2020 5 years ago

CTV Comedy freeview starts June 18

TORONTO – CTV Comedy Channel will launch a nationwide free preview beginning June 18, featuring with new seasons, series, and stand-up specials Available until July 23, CTV Comedy’s freeview features… Continue Reading

June 11, 2020 5 years ago

Shaw Charity Classic cancelled; company donates $1 million to Alberta kids’ charities

CALGARY – The 2020 Shaw Charity Classic golf tournament has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis, the company and PGA Tour Champions announced today. It was scheduled for August… Continue Reading

June 10, 2020 5 years ago

CRRBC 2020: Rural broadband models can take many forms, but everyone wants fibre first

By Lynn Greiner THERE ARE MANY WAYS to get broadband connectivity into rural and remote areas, and at Canada’s Rural and Remote Broadband virtual conference (CRRBC) on Tuesday, a panel… Continue Reading

June 10, 2020 5 years ago

Without Covid insurance, TV production can’t restart

$100 million backstop needed By Greg O’Brien OTTAWA – No matter what Canadian provinces and territories do to re-open the economy and get back to work, Canada’s independent film and TV… Continue Reading

June 10, 2020 5 years ago

Nokia says internet peak traffic has stabilized at more than 20% above pre-pandemic levels

ESPOO, Finland — While Internet traffic peaks during the Covid-19 pandemic have started to stabilize, aggregate traffic volumes are still 25% or more above pre-pandemic levels, according to recent… Continue Reading

June 10, 2020 5 years ago

Ending Racism: What Will it Take? special to air across Rogers’ platforms on Thursday

TORONTO — Continuing its efforts to drive the conversation in the fight to eliminate racism, Rogers Sports and Media announced Wednesday it will air a one-hour special, Ending Racism:… Continue Reading

June 10, 2020 5 years ago

WCT commits to championing diverse women leaders in open letter to members

OTTAWA — In a message to its community, posted to its website on Wednesday and shared on social media, Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) is committing to featuring… Continue Reading

June 10, 2020 5 years ago

Telus launches 1.5 Gbps in B.C. and Alberta

VANCOUVER — Home Internet customers in Western Canada now have another high-speed option to consider, with the announcement from Telus on Wednesday it is launching its Telus PureFibre 1.5… Continue Reading

June 10, 2020 5 years ago

Rogers supports local businesses with new website

TORONTO — Rogers Communications announced Wednesday it’s expanding its Operation Support Local initiative with the launch of a new website and social media campaign to showcase small businesses which… Continue Reading

June 10, 2020 5 years ago

Thunderbird’s Molly of Denali wins Peabody Award

VANCOUVER — Thunderbird Entertainment Group’s kids and family division, Atomic Cartoons, announced Wednesday its animated series Molly of Denali is the 2020 Peabody Award winner in the children’s and… Continue Reading