WITH THE ELECTION OVER WITH, there will be debate and discussion around the priorities of the new Liberal government with regard to shaping communications and digital policy.
I suspect that,…
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SALMON ARM, B.C. – Independent cableco Mascon has launched a new skinny basic package, called the Digital Starter, for just $20-a-month.
Based on the CRTC’s new rules mandating…
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MONTREAL – Groupe V Média announced Monday that it has acquired the 25stanley web site, a popular French language hockey-focused sports-news blog
The site, says the company’s press…
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OTTAWA-GATINEAU – The CRTC will stage a four day public hearing beginning Tuesday to review the structure and mandate of the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services (CCTS).
Established…
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TORONTO – Hollywood Suite’s four HD movie channels are officially now known as Hollywood Suite 70s Movies, Hollywood Suite 80s Movies, Hollywood Suite 90s Movies and Hollywood Suite 2000s…
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SEATTLE – Subscription music service Napster launched in Canada on Monday, offering ad-free access to more than 35 million songs for both streaming and offline playback.
Priced at $9.99 per…
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MONTREAL – As Canada prepares to observe Remembrance Day, Bell has created a new TV spot called Poppy that features two Canadian veterans.
The spot began airing Sunday night on…
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TORONTO – Corus Entertainment has named Cheryl Fullerton as executive vice-president, People to lead all functions of its Human Resources department.
Effective immediately, Fullerton will oversee the company’s Human Resources…
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OTTAWA – Rogers’ lock on the NHL broadcast rights in Canada has not substantially lessened or prevented competition in any relevant market in Canada, the Competition Bureau has determined.
The…
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GATINEAU – CRTC vice-chair broadcasting Tom Pentefountas announced today he is resigning from the Commission effective November 20th.
His five-year term was due to expire April 3rd, 2016.
“After almost five…
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