Vonage names new CEO, launches IPO

NEW YORK – VOIP provider Vonage Holdings hopes to raise US$250 million in an initial public offering, The Wall Street Journal reported today. The $250 million offering comes after the... Continue Reading

XM Canada raises US$100 million

TORONTO – Satellite radio operator XM Canada's parent company, Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings said today it has raised US$100 million in aggregate principal amount of 12.75% senior notes due 2014.... Continue Reading

Babytel launches business VOIP service

MONTREAL – Canadian VOIP provider Babytel today announced a new service intended to make it easier for small and mid-sized businesses to make the transition to the new voice technology.... Continue Reading

CHUM bringing media, minorities, closer

VANCOUVER – With the goal of encouraging greater diversity in news reporting, a new database launched today by CHUM Limited offers media unprecedented access to over 300 experts from diverse... Continue Reading

Eastern ‘ballers say stay in school

HALIFAX – A new series of EastLink public service announcements use local athletes to extol the virtues of hitting the books, too, not just the court. The PSAs featuring Maritime... Continue Reading

Global vet Roskin moves to CHUM

EDMONTON – Craig Roskin has been hired as station manager, CHUM Television Edmonton. Roskin comes to CHUM with over 19 years of television experience, most recently as general manager for... Continue Reading

Telesat to feed new IPTV service

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Auroras Entertainment, a new IPTV service which says it will be made available across North America said today that Telesat will be its satellite provider. Auroras is... Continue Reading