Pentefountas is new vice-chair of broadcast at CRTC

OTTAWA – The CRTC has a new vice-chairman of broadcasting at last.Montreal lawyer Athanasios (Tom) Pentefountas was named to the post by Heritage Minister James Moore on Friday. The position has been filled on an interim basis by Ontario commissioner Rita Cugini since Michel Arpin completed his five-year term last August."I am delighted that Mr. Pentefountas has agreed to join the CRTC," said Minister Moore, in the announcement. "I am certain that his leadership, extensive knowledge, and strong legal background will be great assets to the CRTC."Pentefountas is a partner in the law firm Silver Sandiford. He has also worked as a...