IP Trunking first from MTS Allstream

TORONTO – MTS Allstream used the Canadian Telecom Summit to launch its IP Trunking service. The Winnipeg-based provincial telco and national alternative provider is the first Canadian service provider… Continue Reading

Corus promotes Papin, hires Cecchini

MONTREAL – Former Telemedia exec Mario Cecchini has been hired as vice-president, Montreal Region, and Jacques Papin promoted to vice-president, network at Corus Radio in Montreal. These appointments will… Continue Reading

Cogeco phone passes 50% of customers

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable launched its digital phone service in Niagara Falls today. Currently, 50% of homes passed in the corporation’s territories have access to digital phone service. Service… Continue Reading

Alpha hires Telus’ Schnarr as CEO

BURNABY, B.C. – Cable power supply manufacturer Alpha Technologies announced it has hired Mark W. Schnarr as its new president and CEO. Schnarr brings 30 years of business management,… Continue Reading

Mesley receives John Drainie Award

BANFF – Wendy Mesley, CBC broadcaster and co-host of Marketplace, accepted the ACTRA John Drainie Award today at the 27th Banff World Television Festival’s Annual Awards Luncheon on Monday…. Continue Reading