OTTAWA – In a letter to the editor of the Ottawa Citizen newspaper, Telus vice-president, wireless, broadband and content policy, Michael Hennessy, called out Quebecor for what he sees as... Continue Reading
QUEBECOR'S LUC LAVOIE SUGGESTS that CBC/Radio-Canada unfairly benefits from the Canadian Television Fund. But it is disingenuous to insist that private cable companies, such as Quebecor's Videotron, foot the bill... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Former Liberal Heritage Minister Liza Frulla has confirmed her great escape from the turbulent world of partisan politics, moving into the more soothing waters of travel television. Frulla,... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – It's no increase (as producers, actors and broadcasters were hoping for) but the $200 million committed to the Canadian Television Fund by the federal government over two years... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – With Shaw and now Videotron having stopped payment on their monthly cheques to the Canadian Television Fund, the CTF board of directors said late Wednesday it has retained... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Saying that after 27 years at one company it's time for a break, Claude Sauvé, vice-president, television distribution content, VOD, Internet and wireless at Videotron, has split with... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Videotron announced late Tuesday afternoon that it won't be making its regular monthly contributions to the Canadian Television Fund either. In a letter to the CTF, Pierre Karl... Continue Reading
QUEBEC CITY – Without fanfare, and hoping it’s not too late to carve out a niche in the social networking web space, Quebecor Media’s Canoe news site has launched a... Continue Reading
EXPECT CRTC COMMISSIONERS to take the finest of fine-tooth combs to the sale of Alliance Atlantis, because this is far from a straightforward buy. Control, as always, is key and... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Look for CanWest Global's Australian divestiture to pick up speed. Alliance Atlantis Communications announced Wednesday morning that it is officially on the market, meaning the usual suspects like... Continue Reading