January 10, 2014 12 years ago

WIRELESS SPECTRUM: Next up, 2500 MHz auction in 2015

VANCOUVER – With just days until the start of the 700 MHz auction, Industry Minister James Moore said Friday that the government will hold an auction for 2500 MHz spectrum… Continue Reading

January 9, 2014 12 years ago

Industry Minister teases “important” wireless announcement

OTTAWA – Industry Minister James Moore has something important to announce to the wireless industry on Friday. While we can’t be sure exactly what that announcement will entail, a brief statement… Continue Reading

January 9, 2014 12 years ago

CBC readies more than 1,500 hours of Olympics coverage

TORONTO – With the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games less than a month away, CBC/Radio-Canada and its specialty partners TSN, TSN2, Sportsnet, and Sportsnet ONE will offer Canadians 1519… Continue Reading

January 9, 2014 12 years ago

Rick Brace to head MuchFACT

TORONTO – Bell Media veteran Rick Brace has been named chairman of MuchFACT (A Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) following the tenure of David Kines who has held… Continue Reading

January 9, 2014 12 years ago

Source offers Rovi’s TotalGuide to HD customers

HAMILTON, ON – Source Cable is rolling out a new on-screen guide for high definition customers that includes alternative guide screens and recommendations, making it easier for viewers to… Continue Reading

January 9, 2014 12 years ago

SPORTS TELEVISION: Rogers brings MLB Network to Canada, extends rights deal with MLB

TORONTO – Rogers Communications has launched baseball channel MLB Network as part of an extension of its partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) that also includes an eight-year multiplatform… Continue Reading

January 9, 2014 12 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: Is 2014 the year Canadian TV changes forever? Sources say Rogers signing waves of content deals for new Hulu/Netflix clone

SEVERAL SOURCES have told Cartt.ca over the past number of weeks that Rogers Communications has grabbed the over-the-top bull by the horns and has been signing a massive number… Continue Reading

January 8, 2014 12 years ago

TV must offer viewers “cutting-edge content experience”: EY report

TORONTO – Viewer demands for control and new experiences are driving change across the media and entertainment industry, according to a new report by EY. That report, Future of… Continue Reading

January 8, 2014 12 years ago

Feds seek input on new science, technology and innovation strategy

OTTAWA – The federal government is asking Canadians for feedback on its new federal science, technology and innovation strategy. As part of the approach to updating the 2007 S&T Strategy as promised… Continue Reading

January 8, 2014 12 years ago

Schwebel, Sappleton join Stornoway Communications

TORONTO – ichannel, bpm:tv and The Pet Network owner Stornoway Communications has hired Allan Schwebel and Gary Sappleton as content distribution consultant and director of marketing, respectively. Schwebel will serve… Continue Reading