BRANDON, Man. — Western Manitoba co-operative Westman Communications Group today announced its 2021 #ConnectingWestman Funding Program is now accepting applications until August 1, 2021. Westman’s funding program provides financial aid... Continue Reading
MONTREAL — Quebecor’s Videotron announced earlier this week its unionized employees in the Montreal area (members of SEVL local 2815) have voted 88% in favour of the proposed agreement in... Continue Reading
GATINEAU — The CRTC announced today it has approved an application by Stingray Group to change the broadcaster’s Stingray Hits channel into a French-language service. When the CRTC issued a... Continue Reading
OTTAWA and REGINA — Nokia announced today SaskTel is using its XGS-PON (10 gigabit symmetrical passive optical network) technology to deliver 1 Gbps service to customers across Saskatchewan, starting with... Continue Reading
TORONTO — Anthem Sports and Entertainment’s AXS TV announced today the popular music-themed channel is now available on Cogeco in Ontario and Quebec, as of today. The channel is being... Continue Reading
TORONTO — Independent contractor and telecom services reseller Digitcom Telecommunications announced today it has completed the acquisition of 6Telecom, a telecom solution provider based in Sainte-Julie, Quebec, located east of... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – The federal government has heard rural broadband stakeholders that download speeds of 50 Mbps may already be insufficient and that federal programs are falling short... Continue Reading
By Christopher Guly OTTAWA – The CRTC requires a reassessment of its role as a telecom regulator following its decision last week to reverse its 2019 decision to set lower... Continue Reading
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Saying it is surprised and disappointed by the CRTC’s decision last week to overturn its August 2019 ruling to lower wholesale Internet rates, independent carrier Execulink Telecom... Continue Reading
MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. announced today it has hired Caroline Paquet (above) as the new president of its radio subsidiary, Cogeco Media. Her appointment takes effect July 5. Paquet joins... Continue Reading