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July 25, 2011 15 years ago

Blockbuster revives more than 1,500 U.S. stores

MCKINNEY, TX – While video store chain Blockbuster languishes in receivership here in Canada, its American parent has assumed contracts with property owners to maintain more than 1,500 U.S…. Continue Reading

July 25, 2011 15 years ago

Lankin named chair of Telus Toronto community board

TORONTO – Former Ontario MPP Frances Lankin has taken on the role of chair of the Telus Toronto Community Board for a three year term. The Telus Toronto Community Board… Continue Reading

July 25, 2011 15 years ago

Mobilicity takes roaming to new low

TORONTO – Mobilicity dropped its North American data roaming rates by 70% Monday to offer what it describes as the country’s most affordable travel rates. The wireless upstart said that its customers… Continue Reading

July 25, 2011 15 years ago

RIM will trim more than 10% of workforce as part of cost-cutting

WATERLOO, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) will let go approximately 2,000 employees this year and make changes to its executive structure as part of a “cost optimization program”,… Continue Reading

July 25, 2011 15 years ago

Netflix still shy of 1 million Canadian customer mark

LOS GATOS, CA – While Netflix’s growth in Canada has been remarkable, its second quarter subscriber numbers fell just short of its earlier prediction of a million customers by… Continue Reading

July 25, 2011 15 years ago

EastLink firms up wireless plans

HALIFAX – EastLink is throwing its hat into the competitive world of wireless starting next year. Vice-president of marketing Dan MacDonald told Cartt.ca on Monday that after buying up spectrum… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 15 years ago

PlayBook sanctioned for use by U.S. feds

WATERLOO, ON – The BlackBerry PlayBook has become the first tablet certified for use by the U.S. government. BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion said that it was granted Federal Information Processing… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 15 years ago

Toronto area will add third area code by 2013

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – Toronto will be getting a third area code within the next two years, the CRTC confirmed Friday. Area code 437 will begin in March 2013 and will… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 15 years ago

Bell gives $250,000 for African famine relief

MONTREAL – Bell has donated $250,000 to the Humanitarian Coalition for its famine relief efforts in East Africa. The Humanitarian Coalition’s members – CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Québec, Plan Canada and… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 15 years ago

Cogeco adds Mlle, Cinepop to HD lineup

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable added two new French-language channels to its high definition lineup Thursday. TVA-owned Mlle is a channel designed for Quebec women passionate about style, beauty and wellness,… Continue Reading