Cable / Telecom News

CCSA finalizes agreements for all CBC/Radio-Canada’s specialty TV channels

QUISPAMSIS, NB - The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) has completed a master affiliate agreement with CBC/Radio-Canada for the distribution of CBC News Network, ICI RDI, ICI ARTV and Documentary channel.Also included in the deal are the rights to distribute French-language ICI Explora, which offers nature, health, science and environment-themed programming.“Concluding this agreement speaks well of the relationship CCSA has enjoyed over the years with CBC/Radio-Canada,” said CCSA CEO Jay Thomson, in the announcement.  “The addition of ICI EXPLORA is a welcomed enhancement to the deal and we are pleased to promote these services to the CCSA Membership.”“The new agreement...