Bell TV beefs up HD lineup

TORONTO – Bell TV will add six new high definition channels to its lineup next week, boosting its HD offering to an “industry-leading” 86 channels, with 41 of them available... Continue Reading

OmniGlobe buys RAMTelecom

MONTREAL - OmniGlobe Networks has completed its purchase of Ottawa-based R. A. Misener Telecom Corporation, the operating subsidiary of RAMTelecom, in a cash deal worth $2.40 million. Satellite voice and... Continue Reading

TVC hires McKellar

MARKHAM, ON - TVC Canada has appointed Jeff McKellar to account manager, outside plant and fiber construction products for its central region, effective immediately. Reporting to Canadian VP of sales... Continue Reading

Stursberg, Feltheimer to open Banff

TORONTO and BANFF – Monday’s opening keynote session at the Banff World Television Festival will see Lionsgate Studio co-chairman and CEO Jon Feltheimer interview Richard Stursberg, CBC/Radio-Canada’s EVP of English... Continue Reading

Thomson opens communication consulting firm

OTTAWA – Former Canadian Association of Broadcasters exec Jay Thomson has launched a consulting company offering strategic communications policy and regulatory advice. Jay Communications Consulting will focus on Internet, broadcasting... Continue Reading

Copps to lead CAB?

TWO SOURCES HAVE confirmed to Cartt.ca that former Heritage Minister Sheila Copps is one of the finalists for the position of president and CEO of the Canadian Broadcasters Association. Final... Continue Reading