February 24, 2015 11 years ago

Maskatel, Xittel merge; owners on lookout for more

ST-HYACINTHE/TROIS-RIVIÈRES – Maskatel, a broadband, TV and telecom company serving the St-Hyacinthe and Drummondville region, and Xittel, a telecommunications service provider which sets up and operates both… Continue Reading

February 23, 2015 11 years ago

W Network extends brand through new online destinations W Dish, W View

TORONTO – Corus Entertainment’s W Network launched two new W-branded digital extensions Monday, known as W Dish and W View. Lifestyle site W Dish targets women 25-44 with original… Continue Reading

February 23, 2015 11 years ago

CraveTV adds new Showtime Collection to lineup

TORONTO – CraveTV launched its Showtime Collection on Monday, adding more than 400 hours of Showtime programming to Bell Media’s nascent SVoD service. The collection, announced last month as… Continue Reading

February 23, 2015 11 years ago

Rogers Radio drops Sonic for Kiss in Vancouver, Chilliwack, Abbotsford

TORONTO – Pucker up B.C., Rogers has rebranded its Sonic radio stations in Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Vancouver as KiSS RADiO, effective Monday morning. According to the announcement, the KiSS stations… Continue Reading

February 23, 2015 11 years ago

Quebecor backs contest seeking the next new TV format

MONTREAL – Quebecor is hoping that the next new TV format may be developed in Quebec. The company said Monday that it is collaborating with C2 Montreal on a… Continue Reading

February 23, 2015 11 years ago

Canadian mobile commerce spend expected to grow 142% next year: Ipsos

TORONTO – Mobile commerce is growing at more than double the rate of overall e-commerce in Canada, news that should prompt Canadian retailers to consider mobile as a strong… Continue Reading

February 23, 2015 11 years ago

Rogers, Ryerson team up on competition to offer startups a sporting chance

TORONTO – Rogers is partnering with Toronto’s Ryerson University on a national competition designed to give Canadian startups an opportunity to develop innovative technology solutions for the sport industry. The… Continue Reading

February 23, 2015 11 years ago

New Lebara Talk app offers cheaper international calls, cash top-ups

LONDON – European MVNO Lebara has launched a new free-to-download voice and messaging app in markets including Canada, that promises low cost international calls and flexible top up options. The… Continue Reading

February 20, 2015 11 years ago

Bell Media locks up Shania Twain’s return to Canada

TORONTO – Bell Media is rolling out the red carpet for homegrown superstar Shania Twain with a network special and exclusive coverage of her Canadian press tour on March… Continue Reading

February 20, 2015 11 years ago

Ericsson buys Canada’s TimelessMIND

TORONTO – Canadian consulting and systems integration company TimelessMIND is being acquired by Ericsson, the companies said Friday. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the… Continue Reading