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Bell Aliant to cut 500 managers

HALIFAX – Bell Aliant will cut 500 management positions, or 5% of its overall workforce, this year in an effort to “increase competitiveness,” the company announced today. In announcing a... Continue Reading

CRTC asks for input on 911 service tariff

OTTAWA – The CRTC has issued a call for comments on a proposed model tariff for the 9-1-1 emergency response service offered by competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs).The Commission developed... Continue Reading

CRTC standardizes documents, numbering

OTTAWA – In order to make its official documents “clearer and more consistent”, the CRTC has standardized the way it issues decisions and orders for the broadcasting and telecommunication sectors.Effective... Continue Reading

CTAM announces first event of 2009

TORONTO – CTAM Canada will hold its 2009 President’s Reception on January 20 at 6:00 PM at The Spoke Club in Toronto.Plans for 2009 will be announced, and the evening... Continue Reading

CBDA cancels annual conference

MISSISSAUGA, ON – The Canadian Broadcast Distribution Association (CBDA) has cancelled its annual conference in Toronto next week. In an email to Cartt.ca, the organization said that the decision was... Continue Reading