Compton adds to HD lineup

TORONTO – Utica, ON-based Compton Cable is the latest distributor to launch High Fidelity’s Oasis HD, Treasure HD, Equator HD and Rush HD, the companies announced. Offered as the… Continue Reading

Huntington hangs up on Phonetime

MISSISSAUGA, ON – Long distance telecom provider Phonetime Inc. has scrapped plans to buy Huntington Telecom, a privately held wholesaler of international long distance minutes based in New York…. Continue Reading

BBM revises Sportsnet’s audience numbers

VANCOUVER – After catching a “significant measurement error”, BBM revised its audiences ratings for the Vancouver Canucks’ broadcasts on Rogers Sportsnet Pacific that aired between September and mid-February. The correction resulted… Continue Reading

Ross buys Media Refinery

IROQUOIS, ON – Ross Video has bought Media Refinery, the Netherlands-based company that developed the 2D/3D high definition character generator and motion graphics system XPression. "Live graphics will enhance Ross’… Continue Reading

CRTC calculates Part 1 fees for the year

OTTAWA – The CRTC estimates its total broadcasting regulatory costs for the 2009-2010 fiscal year are $28.469 million. The broadcasting licence fee regulation provides for the payment of Part I… Continue Reading

Glentel sees 31% jump in sales for 2008

BURNABY, BC – Telecom retailer Glentel reported a 31% increase in consolidated sales for their 2008 fiscal year, thanks in part to opening 24 new retail stores across Canada. Consolidated… Continue Reading

Telesat reports $822 M net loss

OTTAWA – Satellite service operator Telesat reported a net loss of $822 million for 2008, which it explained as a result of “non-cash losses arising from foreign exchange fluctuations and… Continue Reading

It’s official for Globealive

TORONTO – Globalive Wireless Management Corp. has “officially” received its wireless spectrum licenses from Industry Canada. The wireless newcomer, which offers the Yak long distance product, VOIP and third-party… Continue Reading

Shaw gets an upgrade from Moody’s

TORONTO – Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Shaw Communications’ senior unsecured debt ratings to Baa3 from Ba1, after concluding a ratings review that began at the end of January.  Shaw’s… Continue Reading