Radio / Television News

History TV HD debuts on Shaw

TORONTO – History Television will launch its HD service Thursday on Shaw Cable. History Television joins Showcase and National Geographic Channel as Canwest’s third specialty channel to launch in high definition. “History… Continue Reading

Astral amends French TV stations licences

OTTAWA – Astral Broadcasting has received CRTC approval to amend the broadcasting licences for four French-language TV stations. The category 1 specialty channel Ztélé can now expand the list of categories… Continue Reading

CRTC may drop transitional DTV licences

OTTAWA – The CRTC is asking for comments on a revision to its licensing framework for over-the-air digital television (DTV) services. The current policy requires transitional licences for DTV undertakings,… Continue Reading

MoboVivo names Shea to BoD

CALGARY – Veteran Canadian media executive Kevin Shea has joined MoboVivo’s inaugural board of directors. Shea, who currently serves as chair of the Ontario Media Development Corporation and is a… Continue Reading