March 31, 2010 16 years ago

CCSA adds TLC HD

QUISPAMSIS, NB – The CCSA has amended its agreement with Discovery Communications to include the addition of TLC HD. TLC features docu-series and reality based programming designed to engage the… Continue Reading

March 31, 2010 16 years ago

Mobile upgrades boost opportunities for Weather Network’s advertisers

OAKVILLE – The Weather Network’s revised mobile platforms will not just make easier for consumers to check their local forecast, they’ll also offer new ways for advertisers to reach their target… Continue Reading

March 31, 2010 16 years ago

New SCTE standards help measure health of digital cable networks

EXTON, PA – The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) has published three new industry technical standards to provide cable operators with new reliability tools to ensure, measure, and… Continue Reading

March 31, 2010 16 years ago

CanWest spends marketing dollars with Glee

TORONTO – Global has thrown some serious marketing weight behind a campaign promoting the return of its popular show Glee. In addition to Glee Club singers performing songs a capella… Continue Reading

March 31, 2010 16 years ago

Lynx Mobility brings cellular service to Natuashish

Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL – Lynx Mobility has signed an agreement with the community leaders in the Mushuau Innu Band Council to provide cellular service to Natuashish by the… Continue Reading

March 31, 2010 16 years ago

CRTC pushes out timeframe for Category A service applications

OTTAWA – The CRTC has changed its mind about accepting applications for new Category A services. In a broadcasting public notice issued in October 2008, the Commission said that… Continue Reading

March 31, 2010 16 years ago

Commission tweaks expanded local calling area framework

OTTAWA – The CRTC has revised the framework for expanded local calling areas (LCA) in markets that contain only regulated exchanges. The Commission issued a call for comments… Continue Reading

March 31, 2010 16 years ago

Rogers debuts redesigned Citytv video theatre

TORONTO – Rogers Digital Media has re-launched its Citytv video theatre with improved search and navigation capabilities, and a quicker rate at which content is delivered. Rogers credits technology from… Continue Reading

March 31, 2010 16 years ago

CanWest Deal: Goldman says court made “fundamental errors” in approving Shaw’s bid

TORONTO – An Ontario court made a number of mistakes when it approved a deal that allowed Shaw Communications to buy CanWest Global Communications’ TV assets, say documents filed… Continue Reading

March 31, 2010 16 years ago

Will foreign investment hurt broadcasting, or is that just ancient thinking?

OTTAWA – The tightly knit nature of the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors makes it impossible to open telecom markets to greater foreign investment without negatively affecting Canadian culture in… Continue Reading