RIM launches Blackberry for smaller firms

WATERLOO – Research In Motion (RIM) announced Monday the immediate availability of new BlackBerry software aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. The Blackberry Professional Software has the core functions… Continue Reading

Chair scolds broadcasters

OTTAWA – CRTC chairman Konrad von Finckenstein set conference delegates straight on a couple of things today at the Canadian Association of Broadcasters annual convention here at the Westin… Continue Reading

Copyright fight just getting started

OTTAWA – Upon the start of its annual convention, the first missive fired by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters was a resolution passed by its members denouncing the copyright… Continue Reading

Wireless, data propel Telus

VANCOUVER – Third quarter revenue increased 4.5% to $2.31 billion compared to the third quarter of 2006, reports Telus this morning. The performance in the quarter ended September 30th… Continue Reading

Commission adopts CAB’s approach

OTTAWA – The CRTC today said it is adopting the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ Best Practices for Diversity in Private Radio. The Commission has also adopted a modified version of… Continue Reading

CBC Radio head Chalmers to retire

TORONTO – There’s a great radio gig coming open at the CBC in the coming months as the Corp’s radio chief Jane Chalmers, vice-president, CBC Radio, has decided to… Continue Reading