Bell Aliant's TV, internet business drives Q1 operating revenue

HALIFAX – Growth in regional telco Bell Aliant’s TV, Internet, wireless segments helped operating revenues increase by $2 million to $684 million in the first quarter of 2013. The company reported a first-quarter profit of $84 million, up $1 million from the same period last year. Those gains, however, were offset by lower revenue from Bell Aliant’s local and long-distance telephone services. “Returning to revenue growth is a key milestone in our strategy and our first quarter results have us off to a great start for 2013,” said Karen Sheriff, Bell Aliant president and CEO, in a release. Earnings before...