HALIFAX – While operating revenues were down $10 million in its first quarter, Bell Aliant said its results are “solid” and “well in-line” with expectations. Operating revenues dipped 1.2% for... Continue Reading
TORONTO – CTV has ratcheted up its PR campaign in support of fee-for-carriage with the debut of www.savelocal.ctv.ca The web page says that the future of local broadcasting is “at stake”... Continue Reading
MONTREAL - Quebecor’s television division, TVA Group, reported a net income of $6.5 million the first quarter of 2009, compared with a net income of $5.5 million for the corresponding quarter... Continue Reading
TORONTO and MONTREAL – As it awaits Court approval on the sale of its spectrum and broadcast license to Inuksuk, Look Communications is still searching for a buyer for its remaining... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Its illico digital cable platform helped to drive growth at Videotron in its first quarter, the Quebec cable giant announced late Wednesday. Videotron reported 1,729,168 subscribers for its basic... Continue Reading
WINNIPEG - MTS Allstream threw its support behind ‘Rise Again 2009: The Red Cross Manitoba Flood Relief Concert’ in aid of Manitoba's 2009 flood victims. The fundraising concert was held Wednesday... Continue Reading
KELOWNA – Serving businesses with voice and data – especially small enterprises – is something all operators are focused on, be they telco or cable. But for cable, its networks... Continue Reading
TORONTO – When we talked to David Purdy about two weeks ago, Rogers still hadn’t quite settled on a brand name for the broadband video portal it will launch this... Continue Reading
OTTAWA - Canadian television programming can be, and is, profitable for Canadian broadcast groups, says a study by consulting firm Nordicity Group. The report, which was widely referenced at the... Continue Reading
TORONTO – The losses continue at struggling Nortel Networks as it reported a loss of US$507 million in its first quarter, compared to a $138 million loss a year ago.... Continue Reading