April 4, 2011 15 years ago

Telus rolls out Facebook TV application in Quebec

RIMOUSKI, QC – Telus customers in Quebec can now browse Facebook from their televisions without missing a minute of their favourite TVshows. The company’s new Facebook application, available free to… Continue Reading

April 4, 2011 15 years ago

MTS adopts ‘say on pay’ policy

WINNIPEG – MTS has decided to voluntarily implement a ‘say on pay’ policy which will allow shareholders to voice their opinion on executive compensation starting in 2012. "The Board has… Continue Reading

April 4, 2011 15 years ago

Astral’s radiothon for sick kids returns May 5

MONTREAL – Astral Media’s third annual National Day of Caring for Kids radiothon is set to air on May 5. Broadcast by over 60 English-language radio stations in more than… Continue Reading

April 4, 2011 15 years ago

Sportsnet cashes in on cricket’s popularity

TORONTO – Rogers Sportsnet has signed a four-year agreement to broadcast live cricket matches from the Indian Premier League, beginning this Friday. The agreement gives Sportsnet exclusive Canadian television and… Continue Reading

April 4, 2011 15 years ago

Nortel sells patent portfolio to Google for $900M

TORONTO – Nortel Networks has agreed to sell off its remaining patents and patent applications to Google Inc. for a cash purchase price of US$900 million. The ‘stalking horse’ agreement… Continue Reading

April 4, 2011 15 years ago

Independent producers, private broadcasters agree on terms of trade

OTTAWA – Canadian independent producers and the country’s major private broadcast groups reached an agreement in principle over terms in trade on Monday. The framework deal, which is still subject… Continue Reading

April 4, 2011 15 years ago

Videotron adds Turner Classic Movies, Peachtree TV

MONTREAL – Videotron has added Turner Classic Movies and Peachtree TV to its digital TV lineup. Turner Classic Movies presents great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries… Continue Reading

April 4, 2011 15 years ago

Comwave trials six months free offer

TORONTO – In an effort to stand out in the country’s cluttered telco market, Comwave is offering six months of free home phone service to incent Canadians to sign… Continue Reading

April 3, 2011 15 years ago

ELECTION: Libs want neutral network; would use spectrum auction cash to fund broadband for all

OTTAWA – The Federal Liberals have proposed to use the proceeds (expected to be several billion dollars) from the upcoming auction of the 700 MHz and 2500 MHz bands… Continue Reading

April 1, 2011 15 years ago

Mobilicity opens kiosks in Toronto-area Zellers

TORONTO – Mobilicity opened kiosks in 10 Zellers stores across Toronto on Thursday. Zellers became an authorized Mobilicity retailer last December after agreeing to offer its products and services… Continue Reading