Telus to invest $500 M in B.C.

VANCOUVER – Telus is investing $500 million on advanced wireless and wireline broadband infrastructure in British Columbia, the company announced Tuesday.Construction of its next generation wireless network is underway, and the new... Continue Reading

Telus appeals to the Feds, too

OTTAWA – Add Telus to the list of telco’s appealing to the Federal government over CRTC decisions. The B.C.-based telco filed a petition to the Governor in Council late last... Continue Reading

Compton adds to HD lineup

TORONTO – Utica, ON-based Compton Cable is the latest distributor to launch High Fidelity’s Oasis HD, Treasure HD, Equator HD and Rush HD, the companies announced. Offered as the HD... Continue Reading

Huntington hangs up on Phonetime

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Long distance telecom provider Phonetime Inc. has scrapped plans to buy Huntington Telecom, a privately held wholesaler of international long distance minutes based in New York. The... Continue Reading

BBM revises Sportsnet’s audience numbers

VANCOUVER – After catching a “significant measurement error”, BBM revised its audiences ratings for the Vancouver Canucks’ broadcasts on Rogers Sportsnet Pacific that aired between September and mid-February.The correction resulted in... Continue Reading

Ross buys Media Refinery

IROQUOIS, ON – Ross Video has bought Media Refinery, the Netherlands-based company that developed the 2D/3D high definition character generator and motion graphics system XPression. "Live graphics will enhance Ross' portfolio... Continue Reading