HOLLYWOOD, CA – An international coalition led by MovieLabs, CableLabs, Comcast and Rovi Corporation has launched a global independent registry that provides a uniform approach to cataloging movies, television…
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OTTAWA-GATINEAU – Telus is not violating the country’s unsolicited telecommunications rule by using automated calling devices, the CRTC has determined after an investigation.
Automated calling devices are used to dial telephone numbers and…
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MONTREAL – Videotron has introduced its new mobile service to three more communities in Quebec.
Customers in the Mauricie, Sherbrooke, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield can now sign up for service plans with Videotron. …
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OTTAWA – Talk of the contribution regime and the appropriate level for a high-cost serving area (HCSA) subsidy became heated at times during the fifth day of testimony at…
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TORONTO – While subscriber numbers are being held back for now and legal challenges from its competition are in progress, wireless brand chatr has gained a strong…
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OTTAWA – The dichotomy of the old and new media was clearly on display at a Parliamentary committee hearing last week. The Canadian music lobby faced off against a…
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DARTMOUTH – Double-digit revenue growth continued into a third quarter for Newfoundland Capital Corporation, after the radio station owner marked a 13% year-over-year jump in revenue.
For the quarter ended September…
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MONTREAL – On-going turbulence at its European operations helped to pull down fourth quarter profits at Cogeco Inc. by 16.2%.
Net income for the fourth quarter was $12.3 million, down…
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OTTAWA – The description of an unusual sexual assault that aired on a morning radio show was ruled acceptable by the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) because it was…
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CALGARY – Shaw Direct has announced plans to launch its own broadband video-on-demand portal this winter, plus rolled out a new HD receiver designed to give its customers more…
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