March 25, 2011 15 years ago

Telus, Cogeco Data Services to mark Earth Hour

TORONTO and VANCOUVER – Telus and Cogeco Data Services have both stepped up to honour of Earth Hour on Saturday night. Telus said that it will turn off all non-essential lights… Continue Reading

March 25, 2011 15 years ago

Supreme Court to reopen debate on whether ISPs are broadcasters

TORONTO – It will be up to Canada’s Supreme Court to decide on whether Internet service providers (ISPs) are just pipes or actually broadcasters. On Thursday the Court granted a… Continue Reading

March 24, 2011 15 years ago

ANALYSIS: Feds show inconsistency in high rate of Commission meddling

“THIS IS THE EXCEPTION rather than the rule,” Industry Minister Tony Clement told a Parliamentary committee earlier this month regarding the Conservatives penchant for weighing in on CRTC decisions…. Continue Reading

March 24, 2011 15 years ago

Shaw cuts 500

CALGARY – Shaw Communications made its first significant restructuring move under new CEO Brad Shaw on Wednesday, letting more than 500 people go. “About 150 were VP, director, supervisor,… Continue Reading

March 24, 2011 15 years ago

Rogers pays CRTC $275,000 for using automated calling devices without permission

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – Rogers Communications has made a $275,000 payment to the CRTC for its use of automated calling devices without consent. The Commission said Thursday that Rogers was using these… Continue Reading

March 23, 2011 15 years ago

The Score can set own rate, says CRTC

OTTAWA – Sports network The Score had most, but not all, of its proposed amendments to its broadcasting licence approved by the CRTC. The Commission said Tuesday that the… Continue Reading

March 23, 2011 15 years ago

Dailey, Kentner earn RTNDA lifetime achievement awards

TORONTO – Mark Dailey and Ross Kentner will be honoured with 2011 RTNDA Lifetime Achievement Awards in the Central Region, the Association of Electronic Journalists announced Wednesday. The Lifetime Achievement… Continue Reading

March 23, 2011 15 years ago

Incoming CRTC vice-chair grilled by MPs on Conservative connections and lack of experience

OTTAWA – Tom Pentefountas, the recently appointed vice-chair of broadcasting at the CRTC, stood firm as opposition MPs on the Standing Committee of Canadian Heritage questioned his ability to… Continue Reading

March 23, 2011 15 years ago

CTAM U Canada course returns for an encore

TORONTO – Back by popular demand, CTAM Canada is offering members a second chance to attend its first Canadian CTAM University Program on strategic pricing and profitability. The course date… Continue Reading

March 23, 2011 15 years ago

Industry stakeholders applaud Budget, but will it pass?

OTTAWA – Count CBC, the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) in favour of Tuesday’s 2011-2012 Federal Budget, though its ability to be ratified by… Continue Reading