Bell adds hosted VOIP for SMBs

TORONTO – Bell Canada has launched Business IP Voice, a new addition to its portfolio of voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) products designed for Canadian small and medium businesses… Continue Reading

CBC gives lockout notice

TORONTO – Late yesterday, the CBC gave its union, the Canadian Media Guild, a 72 hour lockout notice, meaning that if the two sides can’t somehow come to an… Continue Reading

Shaw adds security partner

CALGARY – Shaw Communications has teamed up with VOXCOM Security Systems to provide an end-to-end security solution for the cable company’s Digital Phone Service customers. VOXCOM is able to… Continue Reading

Customer, serve thyself

SAINT JOHN – Eastern telco Aliant announced Thursday that more online self-service options are available to customers via their web site – www.aliant.net. “Customers will save time by… Continue Reading

Corus Hamilton to open memorial playground

HAMILTON – After raising $175,000 through a co-ordinated radiothon last fall, Corus Entertainment’s Hamilton radio stations announced today the opening of the Woerlen Family Memorial Playground on Wednesday, August… Continue Reading

Union in place at Toronto 1

TORONTO – The Canadian Media Guild now represents Toronto 1 employees in all programming areas, as well as technical operations and creative services. The Canada Industrial Relations Board gave… Continue Reading

Telus pickets solid, says union

BURNABY – While Telus says that more than half of its unionized employees are crossing the picket lines, the Telecommunications Workers Union says that’s not so. "It appears that… Continue Reading