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September 17, 2021 12 hours ago

CityWest expanding to Haida Gwaii

HAIDA GWAII – CityWest announced today it is expanding its services to Haida Gwaii through B.C.’s Connecting British Columbia program. “Over the next few months, the company will begin its... Continue Reading

September 17, 2021 14 hours ago

Westman CEO Dave Baxter retires after 26-year tenure

Has also been a “pillar” of the CCSA board, chairperson says By Amanda Oye BRANDON, Man. – Westman Communications Group’s board of directors announced yesterday its president and CEO Dave... Continue Reading

September 16, 2021 2 days ago

Acorn TV now available to Optik TV subscribers

VANCOUVER – Telus announced today Optik TV customers now have access to AMC Networks’ Acorn TV, a streaming service that specializes in British and international television, on free preview. “Acorn... Continue Reading

September 16, 2021 2 days ago

Galaxy Broadband and OneWeb partner to improve connectivity in Canada

MISSISSAUGA and LONDON, UK – Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company OneWeb announced today, Galaxy Broadband, a Canadian satellite communications company, will be its new Canadian distribution partner, delivering... Continue Reading

September 16, 2021 2 days ago

Telus donates 14,000 backpacks to kids in need

OTTAWA – Telus announced today it is donating 14,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to kids in need through its annual Kits for Kids program. Since 2006, Kits for Kids... Continue Reading

September 15, 2021 2 days ago

DWCC and others highlight “systemic unawareness” of accessible plans in CRTC submission

By Amanda Oye OTTAWA – A CRTC inquiry into accessible wireless originally announced in June 2020 is now well underway, with the deadline to submit comments having passed in… Continue Reading

September 15, 2021 3 days ago

Natale finds irony in Bell’s merger opposition

By Ken Kelley Evoking the name of founder Ted Rogers, Rogers CEO Joe Natale said he sees a certain irony in Bell Canada filing its opposition to his company’s impending... Continue Reading

September 15, 2021 3 days ago

Borders won’t hold back Cogeco, says CEO

By Ken Kelley Cogeco president and CEO Philippe Jetté insists his company will not be restrained by borders. While the company boasts significant business operations south of the border via... Continue Reading

September 15, 2021 3 days ago

Skinny TV successful but broadcasters still face challenges, says Corus

By Ken Kelley Has media streaming reached peak oversaturation? It is a question Corus president and CEO Doug Murphy pondered during his appearance at BMO’s 22nd annual Media & Telecom... Continue Reading

September 15, 2021 3 days ago

Lite Access awarded community fibre projects in Alberta and B.C.

VANCOUVER — Micro/narrow trenching technologies company Lite Access Technologies announced today it has been awarded two fibre-optic network build contracts — the first by Clearwater County, Alberta, and the second... Continue Reading

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