Cogeco expands local WiFi presence

BURLINGTON – Cogeco Cable launched its Wi-Fi Internet access in Ontario Friday with nearly 150 access points spread throughout the Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton areas. Now, all Cogeco Cable… Continue Reading

Revenue, earnings, rise at Telesat

OTTAWA – 2006 consolidated operating revenue at Telesat was $479 million, a 1% increase from 2005. The company also posted net earnings applicable to common shares of $102.5 million,… Continue Reading

CHUM Joosts itself

TORONTO – CHUM Television said today it will go global with Joost, which bills itself as "the first global TV distribution platform." The deal will deliver a generous sampling… Continue Reading

COMMENTARY: Wireless upheaval

CANADA’S BIG THREE wireless carriers have been repeatedly quick to say that they expect a minimal impact on their businesses when wireless number portability takes effect on March 14th…. Continue Reading

Angus wants more hearings, too

OTTAWA – Just as the CEP union did earlier this week, NDP Heritage Critic Charlie Angus Wednesday called for new CRTC hearings into media concentration arising from the… Continue Reading

ROBTv changing to BNN on Monday

TORONTO – There can be only one Report On Business and it belongs to the Globe and Mail newspaper, CTVglobemedia has decided. So as of Monday, Report On Business… Continue Reading

Star Choice to add seven channels

CALGARY – DTH provider Star Choice said today it is launching the World Fishing Network, GolTV, and five new high definition channels. On March 15, 2007, WFN and Gol… Continue Reading