April 22, 2020 5 years ago

CBC to air virtual community vigil, Nova Scotia Remembers, on Friday

TORONTO — In response to the tragic events in Nova Scotia this past weekend, CBC will provide a national television and streaming broadcast of the Nova Scotia Remembers community… Continue Reading

April 22, 2020 5 years ago

Northwestel to extend data relief, but needs the CRTC’s okay

WHITEHORSE – Northwestel told its customers this week it will extend its temporary Internet usage relief during the Covid-19 crisis for every Northwestel residential Internet customer until May 31st,… Continue Reading

April 22, 2020 5 years ago

Stronger Together special will now air on 120 platforms, including many independent broadcasters

TORONTO — With 10 new broadcasters coming on board to air the event, the all-Canadian special Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble in support of frontline workers battling Covid-19 has been… Continue Reading

April 22, 2020 5 years ago

Execulink Telecom donates $5,000 to local food banks

WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Execulink Telecom said today it providing relief to local communities in its service area during the Covid-19 pandemic by donating $5,000 to food bank organizations in… Continue Reading

April 22, 2020 5 years ago

Hollywood Suite launches on Cogeco TV in Quebec

TORONTO — Cogeco TV customers in Quebec now have access to Hollywood Suite’s four HD channels of commercial-free movies, as well as Hollywood Suite On Demand and the Hollywood… Continue Reading

April 22, 2020 5 years ago

Videotron provides smartphones with unlimited data to isolated youths and seniors

MONTREAL — Videotron announced Wednesday it is providing 1,000 smartphones with unlimited data plans to youth rehabilitation centres and long-term care facilities in Quebec to help alleviate the isolation… Continue Reading

April 22, 2020 5 years ago

Gretzky and MacLean join Sportsnet’s NHL Classics broadcasts on Saturday nights

TORONTO — Earlier this week, Sportsnet announced it was bringing back memorable best-of-seven NHL playoff series, and now the sports network is augmenting that programming with special appearances… Continue Reading

April 22, 2020 5 years ago

Thinktv webinar to look at advertising that resonates during crisis

TORONTO — Following up on its webinar Tuesday about advertising during a recession, Canada’s TV marketing and research association, Thinktv, announced Wednesday its next webinar will feature Orlando Wood,… Continue Reading

April 22, 2020 5 years ago

CBC Radio wins New York Festivals broadcaster of the year award

NEW YORK — CBC has been chosen as broadcaster of the year by the New York Festivals (NYF) Radio Awards, announced Tuesday as part of the NYF’s 2020 Storytellers… Continue Reading

April 22, 2020 5 years ago

Natale: “We’d like the auction to proceed”

Company has also shifted how it thinks about spending during the Covid-19 crisis By Greg O’Brien TORONTO – Count Rogers Communications president and CEO Joe Natale as someone who wants to… Continue Reading