Cable / Telecom News

CCSA gets Here on demand

QUISPAMSIS, N.B. – The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance has signed a video on demand master affiliate agreement with Here! Networks. “Here! is extremely pleased that CCSA is providing its customers... Continue Reading

Ciel Satellite takes another step

OTTAWA – Orbital operator Ciel Satellite announced today it has finalized development plans for its new BSS and FSS frequencies with Industry Canada. The agency has issued approvals in principle... Continue Reading

Corus, CCSA sign anew

QUISPAMSIS, N.B. and TORONTO – Corus Entertainment and the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance have signed a new Master Affiliate Agreement for the distribution of the programming services YTV, Treehouse, W... Continue Reading

BCE deal done, Sabia departs

MONTREAL – So much for all the speculation that the world’s largest leveraged buyout was going to fall apart.BCE today announced the company has entered into a final agreement with... Continue Reading

E&Y to award Ted Rogers

TORONTO – Accounting firm Ernst & Young will present its Ontario lifetime achievement award to Rogers Communications founder Ted Rogers this October. "Ted Rogers drives those around him to succeed.... Continue Reading

SCTE president departs

EXTON, Pa. - The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers said this week that its long-time president and CEO, John Clark, is leaving his position effective on Friday “to pursue other... Continue Reading