July 30, 2008 17 years ago

Set top shipments spike

WHEN IT COMES TO consumer electronics of late, the digital set top box has been one of the hottest sellers worldwide. Strong demand from free-to-air satellite service, coupled with… Continue Reading

July 30, 2008 17 years ago

Rogers plans to raise $1.75 billion in the States

TORONTO – Rogers Communications said today that it has priced a US$1.75 billion underwritten public offering of debt securities, consisting of US$1.4 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.8% senior… Continue Reading

July 30, 2008 17 years ago

Astral boosts share buyback program

MONTREAL – With the company’s share price near its lowest levels in years (it dropped down to $26 last month, but was over $43 a year ago), Astral Media… Continue Reading

July 29, 2008 17 years ago

Shaw gets artsy with new HD photo channel

CALGARY – Shaw Communications today launched an unusual new TV channel entitled The Frame, a 24-hour high definition, commercial-free photographic art service showcasing visual imagery from artists and photographers… Continue Reading

July 29, 2008 17 years ago

TWN adds golf app to desktops

OAKVILLE – The Weather Network today launched WeatherEye Golf for Windows XP and Vista, an extension of the popular WeatherEye group of widgets and applications from The Weather Network…. Continue Reading

July 29, 2008 17 years ago

Rogers keeps growing through Q2

TORONTO – Rogers Communications share price dipped somewhat today as the company missed analysts expectations, but overall, the wireless, telecom, cable and media company turned in a solid second… Continue Reading

July 29, 2008 17 years ago

Newcap bags a Moose, more to come, says CEO Steele

DARTMOUTH, N.S.- Newcap Inc. announced today it will pay Haliburton Broadcasting $18.95 million for 12 FM stations in Central and Northern Ontario. The press release doesn’t specify the stations… Continue Reading

July 28, 2008 17 years ago

Cisco study finds huge networking skills gap

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The demand for networking professionals will continue to outstrip supply through 2011, says a new study released today by equipment manufacturer Cisco. According to the… Continue Reading

July 28, 2008 17 years ago

Anyone want some transponder space?

OTTAWA – Telesat is looking for clients for its newly-approved orbital slots. The company announced today the award of six satellite approvals-in-principle for development of BSS and FSS frequencies… Continue Reading

July 28, 2008 17 years ago

New digital U.S. network to raid Canada’s Cookie Jar

LOS ANGELES – MGM Studios announced today the launch of “a turn-key solution for generating revenue for the digital spectrum” for American local broadcasters with the launch of THIS… Continue Reading