July 25, 2011 14 years ago

Group-based licence renewal decision expected this week

OTTAWA – The CRTC is expected to hand down its decision on group-based licence renewals for English-language television groups this week, Cartt.ca has learned. After a week-long public hearing in… Continue Reading

July 25, 2011 14 years ago

EastLink firms up wireless plans

HALIFAX – EastLink is throwing its hat into the competitive world of wireless starting next year. Vice-president of marketing Dan MacDonald told Cartt.ca on Monday that after buying up spectrum… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 14 years ago

PlayBook sanctioned for use by U.S. feds

WATERLOO, ON – The BlackBerry PlayBook has become the first tablet certified for use by the U.S. government. BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion said that it was granted Federal Information Processing… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 14 years ago

Toronto area will add third area code by 2013

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – Toronto will be getting a third area code within the next two years, the CRTC confirmed Friday. Area code 437 will begin in March 2013 and will… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 14 years ago

Obituary: TV host and movie buff Elwy Yost

VANCOUVER – Longtime television host Elwy Yost died at his home in West Vancouver on Thursday. He was 86. Yost, pictured, was best known as the witty host of programs… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 14 years ago

Bell gives $250,000 for African famine relief

MONTREAL – Bell has donated $250,000 to the Humanitarian Coalition for its famine relief efforts in East Africa. The Humanitarian Coalition’s members – CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Québec, Plan Canada and… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 14 years ago

Weather Network/MeteoMedia licences renewed through 2018

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – The Weather Network and MétéoMédia have had their broadcasting licences renewed for a full seven years after pledging to continue to work towards finalizing a national emergency alert system… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 14 years ago

Cogeco adds Mlle, Cinepop to HD lineup

MONTREAL – Cogeco Cable added two new French-language channels to its high definition lineup Thursday. TVA-owned Mlle is a channel designed for Quebec women passionate about style, beauty and wellness,… Continue Reading

July 22, 2011 14 years ago

BCE adds Prentice to Board

MONTREAL – Former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice is joining the board of directors at BCE and Bell Canada. First elected to the House of Commons for Calgary Centre North… Continue Reading

July 21, 2011 14 years ago

SaskTel extends 4G wireless coverage to 13 more locations

REGINA – SaskTel’s 4G network coverage has expanded to 13 more locations across the province. The company said Thursday that it has also added additional capacity in Saskatoon intended to… Continue Reading