OTTAWA – The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) said that it is “pleased” with the CRTC’s decision to require BCE to allocate $100 million to independently-produced programs of national…
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VANCOUVER – Telus is building itself a new home in downtown Vancouver named Telus Garden.
The telco said Wednesday that the new $750-million, one-million square foot project facility will include…
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MONTREAL – It appears as though Videotron is going to have a busy 2011. The company issued two announcements on Wednesday, promising upgrades to its new wireless network and…
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TORONTO – Rogers Communications rolled out a $1.85 billion debt securities offering on Tuesday consisting of $1.45 billion of 5.34% notes due 2021 and $400 million of 6.56% notes due…
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TORONTO – A keynote address from Comcast Cable’s chief technology officer Tony Werner will highlight day one of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers 2011 Canadian Summit.
Werner has worked…
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VANCOUVER – Telus will invest $670 million in its wireless and wireline networks across British Columbia in 2011.
The telco said that it will continue to invest in its Optik…
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OTTAWA – The CRTC has asked for comments over a review of the regulatory measure associated with the provision of detailed monthly billing statements to customers.
Parties interested…
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TORONTO – Rogers Sportsnet has signed a new four-year agreement for the rights to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) television events in Canada.
Sportsnet said that it will have a consistent…
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TORONTO – Broadcast veteran Terry Coles has been named chairman of Media Access Canada (MAC), while Beverley Milligan was promoted to CEO.
Coles, who is currently president and COO of Vista Broadcast…
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TORONTO – New funding from the Ontario government will help Toronto’s Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT) to position itself as a regional training facility for film and television, the organization…
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