GATINEAU – Pay television network Super Channel appeared before the CRTC Wednesday to share their example of “inequity in minority language rights regulations”. Citing his frustration that Super Channel is... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Industry Canada has posted some of the information that broadcasters will require in order to make applications for permanent over-the-air digital television (DTV) services. The information includes details... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – The CRTC has agreed to delay proceedings on a proposed regulatory framework for video-on-demand (VOD) undertakings and advertising in local availabilities, but only by a month.As reported by Cartt.ca,... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Inukshuk Wireless has issued a call for proposals that help to promote on-line learning in its ten licensed areas. Approximately $2.4 million is available to be awarded for... Continue Reading
TORONTO – The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) is urging the government to give Canada's cultural industries a leading role in stimulating the economy when it... Continue Reading
TORONTO – The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN)'s coverage of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games will make it the first Aboriginal network in the world to air a live Olympic broadcast. The network... Continue Reading
HALIFAX – Bell Aliant will cut 500 management positions, or 5% of its overall workforce, this year in an effort to “increase competitiveness,” the company announced today. In announcing a... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Virgin Radio arrived in Montreal on Monday, as the fourth Virgin radio station in Canada was launched. Virgin Radio 96 has replaced English-language Mix 96, the latest move in... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – The CRTC has issued a call for comments on a proposed model tariff for the 9-1-1 emergency response service offered by competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs).The Commission developed... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – In order to make its official documents “clearer and more consistent”, the CRTC has standardized the way it issues decisions and orders for the broadcasting and telecommunication sectors.Effective... Continue Reading
