GATINEAU – Pay television network Super Channel appeared before the CRTC Wednesday to share their example of “inequity in minority language rights regulations”. Citing his frustration that Super Channel is... Continue Reading
TORONTO – CTV announced that Canadian Idol will "rest" for the 2009 broadcast year "as a result of the current economic climate."But the popular amateur singing contest has not been... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – The demand for wireless will help Canada's telecommunications industry “remain healthy and profitable”, according to the latest Industrial Outlook by the Conference Board of Canada. "The continued rapid... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Political and business leaders across the continent are expressing their tributes to Rogers Communications founder Ted Rogers, who died early on Tuesday, December 2nd.Brian Roberts, chairman and CEO,... Continue Reading
GATINEAU – When Star Choice took Sun TV (Quebecor’s Toronto station, CKXT) and CBKT Regina (CBC) out of its channel lineup in May, it did not violate its conditions of... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Quebecor has launched a video on demand service and web site dedicated to preserving and promoting Quebec’s movies. Launched today on Videotron's illico digital TV platform, the VOD... Continue Reading
TORONTO – There are very few reliable ways to monetize video online – without taking a broader view of what you present to audiences and advertisers, that is. That seemed... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Change seems to be in the air at Quebecor. The company announced Friday that their Sun Media and Canoe divisions will now fall under president and CEO Pierre... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Videotron saw third quarter growth across its four major products – cable TV, Internet, cable telephone and wireless telephone service, the company announced today as part of parent... Continue Reading
ON THE SURFACE, the 2008 Canadian Association of Broadcasters convention went off with nary a hitch. Speeches and panels were mostly interesting, attendance was stable compared to last year and... Continue Reading