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. “This... Continue Reading
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. With... Continue Reading
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 Toronto.... Continue Reading
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 the... Continue Reading
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 Cosmodrome... Continue Reading
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 Satellite... Continue Reading
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 would... Continue Reading
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 Sirius... Continue Reading
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 aware... Continue Reading
By Glenn WanamakerQUEBEC 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 decision to... Continue Reading