AURORA, ON – The NETcomm Québec 2009 Conference and Trade show held June 10-11 in Montreal is almost sold out, and its ‘early bird’ rate expires Sunday. The Québec 2009... Continue Reading
Don’t miss your chance to register for the 2009 Canadian Telecom Summit, only a few weeks away. Held June 15 – 17 in Toronto, the event promises to cover all segments... Continue Reading
OTTAWA - A coalition of consumer groups and independent telecos is appealing the CRTC decision on whether or not Bell Canada unfairly capped the bandwidth of third party Internet service... Continue Reading
PITTSBURGH – American conventional television stations are gouging cable companies with dramatic increases in retransmission consent payments, reported the American Cable Association today. The group’s survey found a 271% rise... Continue Reading
TORONTO - Rogers Communications is hoping to raise close to $1 billion. The company has priced an offering of $1.0 billion of 5.80% senior notes, priced at $997.67 per $1,000... Continue Reading
ONE OF THE FORMER rules of thumb when it comes to opinionating was: Never Use “I”. Saying “I think” or “I believe” in a column is redundant and lazy. To... Continue Reading
TORONTO – The concept of a virtual workplace appears to be gaining momentum in Canada. Proponents of the idea say that the benefits are many. In addition to reducing costs,... Continue Reading
CALGARY – Shaw is staging a second nation-wide auction in support of the Canadian Athletes Now fund and Canadian athletes. The ‘Making it Happen’ auction will be held on June... Continue Reading
MONTREAL - Canadian and Portuguese cable company Cogeco Cable says it will soon issue up to $500 million in new debt. The company has filed with the securities regulators in... Continue Reading
TORONTO - Rogers Communications will increase its current normal course issuer bid for its Class B non-voting shares to repurchase additional shares. Between February 20, 2009 and February 19, 2010, the company... Continue Reading
