Cable / Telecom News

CRTC calls for ethnic channel comments

GATINEAU – The CRTC today called for comments on adding five foreign third language services to the eligible satellite list. The Commission issued the notice today after receiving requests from... Continue Reading

Telus wins picketing injunction

VANCOUVER – Late on Friday, the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted an injunction sought by Telus against the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) over the union’s picketing practices. The injunction... Continue Reading

Bell technicians ratify deal

TORONTO - The 16 week telephone workers strike in Ontario officially ended today as 70% of Bell Subco (Entourage) workers voted in favor of the contract negotiated by the Communications,... Continue Reading

Canadian company launches IP VOD

VANCOUVER - Broadbandtv Corp. yesterday launched its national TV on demand service which is commercially available to any Canadian with a broadband Internet connection. Broadbandtv delivers its video programming through Internet... Continue Reading

Telus strike imminent

VANCOUVER - Telecommunications Workers Union president Bruce Bell told CKNW radio host Bill Good yesterday that Telus employees will strike on Friday. That’s the date Telus said it would unilaterally... Continue Reading