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RIM hires new COO, CMO

WATERLOO – Wireless industry veterans Kristian Tear and Frank Boulben are joining Research In Motion as its new chief operating officer and chief marketing officer, respectively. Tear joins RIM from… Continue Reading

Novus eyes Toronto expansion

OTTAWA – Novus Entertainment has received CRTC approval to begin offering its services in Toronto. The independent telco currently provides TV, digital phone and Internet services to apartments, condominiums, and… Continue Reading

Profits at BCE jump 14.1%

MONTREAL – Bell’s wireless and media divisions helped to drive up first quarter profits at BCE by over 14%, the communications giant reported Thursday. BCE reported net earnings attributable to… Continue Reading

Competition Bureau okays Leafs purchase

OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau confirmed Wednesday that it does not plan to challenge Rogers' acquisition of an ownership position in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). The Competition… Continue Reading