Radio-Canada apologizes for ‘Bye Bye’

MONTREAL – Radio-Canada issued “a full apology” Wednesday “to anyone who felt offended” by its controversial New Year’s Eve special ‘Bye Bye 2008’. The network issued the apology at the request of... Continue Reading

Craig reports net losses, too

WINNIPEG – Craig Wireless reported a net loss of $1.2 million for the quarter as it “continued to shift its focus away from its current fixed-wireless digital television distribution business in... Continue Reading

Look votes to sell off assets

TORONTO – Look Communication's shareholders voted “overwhelmingly” in support of a plan to sell some or all of its key assets. Approximately 94% of voters approved the sales process and... Continue Reading

Banff awards new Francophone prize

TORONTO – The Banff World Television Festival will hand out a new prize this year at its annual television awards called ‘Best Francophone Grand Prize’. The award will honour the best... Continue Reading

Revenue, ARPU up at XM Canada

TORONTO – XM Canada reported a 53% increase in quarterly revenue to $12.5 million due to subscriber growth and an increase in average monthly subscription revenue per subscriber (ARPU). ARPU... Continue Reading

Ross names new marcom director

IROQUOIS, ON - Ross Video has promoted Jan Mills to director of marketing communications. Mills was previously Ross’ media marketing manager, and has been with the company for 31 years.... Continue Reading

Sandra Oh to receive ACTRA award

TORONTO – Canadian actor Sandra Oh will receive the ACTRA Award of Excellence in recognition of her contribution to Canada’s film and television industry. ACTRA’s national president Richard Hardacre will present... Continue Reading