Shaw Direct adds V in HD

MONTREAL – Shaw Direct has added the V network in high definition to its lineup of French programming. All V channels in standard and high definition will be offered on… Continue Reading

XM Canada creates Facebook app

TORONTO – XM Canada has launched a Facebook application to allow fans to listen to over 100 channels of its programming live, and to share the songs and channels… Continue Reading

NCTA announces 2010 industry events

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA) has released its schedule of cable industry meetings, events and conferences for 2010. Cable Connection: Spring is scheduled for… Continue Reading

Bell Aliant makes FTTH priority for 2010

HALIFAX – It’s full speed ahead for the roll out of Bell Aliant’s fibre optic network. In a news release announcing the company’s fourth quarter financial results, Bell Aliant pledged to… Continue Reading

Sony first to demo 3D TVs in Canada

TORONTO – Sony is the first consumer electronics company in Canada to stock the much ballyhooed 3D-capable LCD HDTVs, which it says will be available for purchase this summer. Targeted… Continue Reading

Switzer to keynote SCTE Canadian Summit

EXTON, PA – Cable television pioneer Israel “Sruki” Switzer will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming SCTE Canadian Summit 2010. Widely regarded as the most knowledgeable cable technology engineer… Continue Reading

MTV Canada series goes worldwide

TORONTO – MTV Canada will offer up a different side of Whistler, B.C. to the world thanks to a broadcast deal with VH1 and MTV Networks International for its hit series… Continue Reading

Sundance Channel to dawn in March

TORONTO – The Sundance Channel will rise in Canada on March 1st. The new channel, a rebrand of Corus’ Drive In Classics movie channel, will air a range of programming from… Continue Reading