Greg O'Brien, Author at Cartt.ca

September 2, 2005 20 years ago

CRTC applauds ruling denying CHOI’s radio licence

GATINEAU – The CRTC says it’s “pleased” that the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the commission’s decision not to renew the broadcasting licence of CHOI-FM in Quebec City…. Continue Reading

September 2, 2005 20 years ago

Bell Canada announces executive moves

MONTREAL – Bell Canada today announced the appointment of two senior executives. Kevin Crull is President, Residential Services. He will be responsible for wireline, high-speed Internet, and video services…. Continue Reading

September 2, 2005 20 years ago

Aurora Cable to generate own electricity for headend

AURORA, Ont. – Aurora Cable Internet (ACI) has announced plans to build a wind-powered generator that will create electricity to power its headend plant in the town north of… Continue Reading

September 2, 2005 20 years ago

TV producers hope for speedy end to CBC lockout

OTTAWA – Canada’s TV producers hope the resumption of preliminary talks between the CBC and the Canadian Media Guild this week means an end to the lockout is around… Continue Reading

September 2, 2005 20 years ago

Telesat to launch Anik F1R on Sept. 8

TORONTO – Telesat Canada plans to launch the Anik F1R satellite on the evening of Sept. 8, the company has announced. Senior Telesat staff will be at the Baikonur… Continue Reading

September 2, 2005 20 years ago

CSR to provide French content to hurricane victims

MONTREAL – Canadian Satellite Radio isn’t operating in Canada yet, but it’s soon to be on the air in the United States. CSR will help its U.S. partner, XM… Continue Reading

September 2, 2005 20 years ago

CRTC proposes amendments to distribution regs for BDUs

GATINEAU – The CRTC has called for comments on proposed changes to the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations that would clarify linkage requirements for Class 1 and 2 BDUs. The changes… Continue Reading

September 1, 2005 20 years ago

Record labels call for satellite radio rethink

TORONTO – The satellite radio debate rages on, with the music industry today urging the federal government to force the CRTC to reconsider the licences it recently awarded to… Continue Reading

September 1, 2005 20 years ago

Wireless industry launches safe driving Web site

OTTAWA – The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association today launched a Web site, FocusOnDriving.ca, aimed at raising driver awareness of distractions that can jeopardize road safety. The site makes visitors… Continue Reading

September 1, 2005 20 years ago

CHOI will fight court decision rescinding licence

By Glenn Wanamaker QUEBEC CITY – The owners of controversial Quebec City radio station CHOI-FM, rebuffed by the Federal Court of Appeal in their effort to overturn a CRTC… Continue Reading