Cable / Telecom News

Shaw to acquire 2,000 B.C. cable subs

CALGARY – Shaw Communications signed a deal with Sunshine Communications to acquire its cable and Internet systems located in and around the boundary area of Grand Forks, B.C., the… Continue Reading

EastLink adds WFN, GolTV

TORONTO – Halifax-based cableco EastLink launched Insight Sports’ World Fishing Network and GolTV last week. WFN and GolTV were launched on August 25, 2006 for the MSO’s digital cable customers… Continue Reading

EastLink finishes $29.1 million upgrade

HALIFAX – EastLink’s Annapolis Valley network overhaul was completed ahead of schedule, the company announced this week. The $29.1 million upgrade of its network – so that the cable… Continue Reading

MTS buys Calgary security company

WINNIPEG – MTS Allstream’s security division, AAA Alarm Systems, has purchased Calgary’s Superior Security Systems. The acquisition, announced late Wednesday, helps AAA Alarms in building on its existing account base… Continue Reading

Telus Quebec adds to executive ranks

MONTREAL – Telus Québec created four new vice-presidents positions this week. Serge Leclerc has been hired as vice-president of business communications and community affairs and Christian Proulx as vice-president… Continue Reading