November 2, 2022 4 years ago

Lilly Singh to host new CTV primetime quiz show Battle of the Generations

TORONTO — Bell Media’s CTV announced today acclaimed Canadian comedian and actress Lilly Singh (above) will host and executive produce Battle of the Generations, the network’s new primetime quiz… Continue Reading

November 2, 2022 4 years ago

Cartt.ca podcast: Head of Ericsson Canada’s customer unit gives glimpse into future

By Bill Roberts WHILE MANY NORTH AMERICANS might think social media has a mostly negative effect on society, Jeanette Irekvist (above) vice-president and head of Ericsson Canada’s customer unit, is… Continue Reading

November 2, 2022 4 years ago

Quickplay partners with Sweden’s Vionlabs on monetization of FAST/VOD services

TORONTO and STOCKHOLM — Quickplay (formerly Firstlight Media) and Stockholm-based Vionlabs announced today “a technology integration that uses AI-based analysis of video files to dramatically increase viewer engagement and… Continue Reading

November 2, 2022 4 years ago

Cradlepoint 5G wideband adapter certified for Bell’s 5G network

TORONTO — Cradlepoint, a global leader in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solutions, announced today the certification of its W1850 Series 5G Wideband Adapter for the Bell… Continue Reading

November 2, 2022 4 years ago

Gusto TV launches on Xumo in Canada

OTTAWA — Gusto Worldwide Media announced today its international food channel Gusto TV is now available via the Xumo app on Rogers devices in Canada. “Gusto TV was born in… Continue Reading

November 2, 2022 4 years ago

Telus providing free smartphones and wireless services to at-risk Indigenous women in Ontario

TORONTO — Telus Communications announced today the launch of its Mobility for Good for Indigenous Women at Risk program in Ontario, in partnership with Native Women’s Resource Centre of… Continue Reading

November 1, 2022 4 years ago

CRTC grants The News Forum 9(1)(h) status

OTTAWA – The CRTC today approved an application for 9(1)(h) status made by The News Forum Inc. for its national news service.

“That order does not require broadcasting distribution undertakings… Continue Reading

November 1, 2022 4 years ago

Kelly and Ramya to debut on AMI-tv in January

TORONTO — Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today its series Kelly and Ramya, a rebranding of its long-time AMI-audio program Kelly and Company, will launch on AMI-tv on Jan…. Continue Reading

November 1, 2022 4 years ago

ZoomerMedia’s Your Nation’s Table celebrates BC seafood, starting Nov. 14

VANCOUVER — ZoomerMedia announced today its new series Your Nation’s Table, highlighting seafood from the west coast of Canada, will debut Monday, Nov. 14. “Over a year in the making,… Continue Reading

November 1, 2022 4 years ago

CRTC hosts five-nation meeting to combat scam communications

OTTAWA and GATINEAU — The CRTC announced today regulators from Canada, Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong and the United States, for the first time, have met in person to try… Continue Reading