Vamos to lead Banff TV fest

TORONTO – Peter Vamos is the new executive director of Banff World Television Festival. Formerly the publisher of Playback Magazine, Vamos will report to Festival CEO Robert Montgomery, who… Continue Reading

Westman to offer home phone

BRANDON, Man. – Westman Communications will add home phone service to its lineup starting next month. Available to its Brandon-based customers only, Westman will roll out various plans and offers bundled with… Continue Reading

Belden to cut 20% of work force

ST. LOUIS, MO.- Manufacturer Belden has announced plans to cut 20% of its work force. Approximately 1,800 staff will let go as the company streamlines its manufacturing, sales and administrative… Continue Reading

Astral in Virgin territory

MONTREAL – Astral Media will re-format three more of its radio stations under the Virgin brand. The stations now known as 95 Crave (95.3 FM) in Vancouver, The Bear… Continue Reading

Keleghan to receive ACTRA honour

TORONTO – Canadian actor Peter Keleghan will receive ACTRA Toronto’s highest honour – the ACTRA Award of Excellence. The award recognizes both an outstanding body of work by a performer… Continue Reading

Yangaroo, Warner extend deal

TORONTO – Digital media distribution company Yangaroo has extended its agreement with Warner Music Canada for another two years. Warner has been using the digital media distribution system commercially… Continue Reading