VOIP quality on the rise: Report

MONTREAL – Voice over Internet protocol phone service sounds better and connects faster than the standard public-switched phone network (PSTN), says a new survey from a Montreal company. Data… Continue Reading

Rogers and HiFi in baby battle

OTTAWA – There’s a regulatory skirmish crawling through the CRTC right now over who gets to program for the diaper and rattle set (think Baby Einstein-type of shows and not as… Continue Reading

Shaw bolsters analog again

CALGARY – Saying it’s just being consumer-friendly, Shaw Communications today added Rainbow Media’s American Movie Classics to its analog channel lineup. Shaw is believed to be the first Canadian… Continue Reading

A telecom bill of rights

OTTAWA – The CRTC told Canadians the rights when it comes to telephone service today. The Commission issued a edict telling all incumbent local exchange companies (ILECs: Bell, Telus,… Continue Reading

Pay-TV spending on movies up 27%

OTTAWA – Canadians spent $134 million on movies from pay television providers in 2004/05, up 27.5% compared to the previous year, says a report today from Statistics Canada. However, don’t… Continue Reading

Global shuffles news hosts

TORONTO – Leslie Roberts is gaining some new partners. On September 18th, Roberts will welcome co-anchor Anne-Marie Mediwake and meteorologist Anthony Farnell to the supper hour broadcast. As well,… Continue Reading

Click here for wireless resources

VANCOUVER – Got an entertainment idea for the wireless industry but don’t know who to approach? The Wireless Industry Partnership (WIP) has a portal for you. Last week it… Continue Reading

Click here for film info

TORONTO – Anyone looking for an insiders guide to feature filmmaking in Canada can now just point and click. Women in Film and Television – Toronto, along with the Directors… Continue Reading