CRTC doles out “programming flexibility”

OTTAWA – Specialty television networks Mystery TV, TVtropolis, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, History Television, The Independent Film Channel, Discovery Health Channel and Slice received CRTC approval to amend… Continue Reading

Virgin Mobile promo targets students

TORONTO – Virgin Mobile has rolled out a new promotion called SuperTab aimed at the back-to-school crowd. Designed for students (and others) who covet the latest phones but don’t… Continue Reading

TSN names Johnston as new president

TORONTO – Change is in the air at TSN. The sports network’s new president is Stewart Johnston, Phil King, president of sports and EVP of programming for CTV, announced late Tuesday. Johnston,… Continue Reading

Wanted: digital hotness

TORONTO – The third edition of the Digital Hot List competition is now open for submissions. Held in conjunction with digital media conference nextMEDIA Toronto, the Digital Hot List is… Continue Reading

Satellite radio cos debut Android app

TORONTO – Canada’s two audio entertainment companies have both launched satellite radio apps for Android-powered smart phones. The free Sirius App allows subscribers with Android users to stream more than… Continue Reading