CWC names CanWest top employer

TORONTO – Canadian Women in Communications have announced the winners of its CWC Annual Awards for 2006. Four Canadian women and one communications-industry employer are recognized annually for their… Continue Reading

Shaw reinforces its CTF opposition

CALGARY – In case anyone was wondering whether or not Shaw Communications was prepared to soften its stance on paying into the Canadian Television Fund, a press release this… Continue Reading

Movieola re-launches web site

TORONTO – As part of the next phase in the company’s multiplatform strategy, Movieola – The Short Film Channel, is launching a brand new web presence. The site –… Continue Reading

Middlebrook adds Sydor

CALGARY – Middlebrook Engineering said today that Gene Sydor has joined the company as a senior engineering technologist. Sydor has over 30 years of industry experience and has been… Continue Reading

Ericsson and Turner going mobile together

STOCKHOLM and ATLANTA – Wireless manufacturer Ericsson and Turner Broadcasting said today they are collaborating to develop Turner’s Internet, broadcast news and entertainment content – including CNN International, Cartoon… Continue Reading

Teletoon refreshes

TORONTO – The big T is gone. Today, Teletoon audiences tuned into a brand new look and feel on the 24-hour animation network. A comprehensive re-brand including the on-air… Continue Reading

Seven more HiFi licenses

TORONTO – All high-definition content provider, High Fidelity HDTV, now has seven more channels to launch. The CRTC granted High Fidelity seven new HD licence approvals, which will enable… Continue Reading

“Growth services” lead MTS Q4

WINNIPEG – Led by double-digit gains among its growth services (including the addition of 6,600 new TV customers, bringing its total to over 66,000, or nearly 30% of the… Continue Reading