January 14, 2019 7 years ago

Prime Minister Trudeau among big-name cameos in new season of ‘Corner Gas Animated’

TORONTO – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a stop in Dog River when Corner Gas Animated returns to The Comedy Network this spring for its second season. The PM’s… Continue Reading

January 14, 2019 7 years ago

Virtual reality, smart speakers, ‘edutainment’ open up new opportunities for creators: CMF

TORONTO – While technology has long been blamed for being a divisive force, creators who highlight its uniting nature, such as interactive experiences, stand poised to capitalize on new opportunities,… Continue Reading

January 14, 2019 7 years ago

Altering the Acts: Our first look at the submissions from the big companies (except two) to the expert panel

WE DON’T YET KNOW what public process the expert panel reviewing Canada’s Broadcasting, Telecom and Radiocommunication Acts, headed by Janet Yale, will follow as this year unfolds. So, when the… Continue Reading

January 11, 2019 7 years ago

Cogeco’s Q1 profits buoyed by MetroCast acquisition

MONTREAL – Cogeco Communications credited its purchase of U.S. cableco MetroCast for a 15.1% increase in revenues for its first quarter of fiscal 2019 ended November 30, 2018. Profit for the… Continue Reading

January 11, 2019 7 years ago

Altering the Acts: CBC says new Acts should make all digital companies “contribute to the creation of Canadian culture”

OTTAWA – Canada needs a strong public broadcaster to support Canadian culture and democracy in the digital world, says CBC/Radio-Canada in its submission to the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative… Continue Reading

January 11, 2019 7 years ago

Stronger TV ad market boosts Q1 revenues at Corus

TORONTO – A “strong” fall television schedule generated an uptick in TV advertising revenues which in turn helped to lift first quarter revenues at Corus Entertainment, the company said… Continue Reading

January 11, 2019 7 years ago

Blue Ant Media picks up The Baby Shows

TORONTO – Blue Ant Media has welcomed a new addition to its Canadian consumer show business with the acquisition of The Baby Shows, which take place in the… Continue Reading

January 11, 2019 7 years ago

Bell Let’s Talk calls for community fund applications

MONTREAL – Bell has launched its annual Bell Let's Talk Community Fund for 2019, with $2 million in grants available for local mental health leaders improving access to care… Continue Reading

January 11, 2019 7 years ago

Customer service problems over, Cogeco’s new leadership looks for growth

MONTREAL — Cogeco says its customer service problems are finally over. After a customer management system upgrade went awry in 2018, causing frustration for its Canadian cable and broadband clients,… Continue Reading

January 11, 2019 7 years ago

Altering the Acts: CRTC files early, wants clarity of new powers in new laws

OTTAWA – While it is still unclear how the interventions to the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review  (BTLR) Panel will be made public and when, the CRTC published its comments one… Continue Reading