Rogers wants new reg approach

TORONTO – By the end of this year, more Canadians will have broadband than cable TV. That it just one of the points Rogers Communications made in its submission… Continue Reading

BBM/Nielsen ratings combo launches today

MARKHAM – Canada’s TV ratings joint venture, BBM Nielsen Media Research, went officially live today. The "long anticipated and much sought joint-venture between BBM Canada and Nielsen Media Research,"… Continue Reading

Shaw to acquire 2,000 B.C. cable subs

CALGARY – Shaw Communications signed a deal with Sunshine Communications to acquire its cable and Internet systems located in and around the boundary area of Grand Forks, B.C., the… Continue Reading

EastLink adds WFN, GolTV

TORONTO – Halifax-based cableco EastLink launched Insight Sports’ World Fishing Network and GolTV last week. WFN and GolTV were launched on August 25, 2006 for the MSO’s digital cable customers… Continue Reading

David Keeble leaving CAB

OTTAWA – Senior vice-president policy and regulatory affairs David Keeble has resigned from the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. After leaving his spot as senior director, strategic planning and regulatory… Continue Reading

BGM scores 99%

TORONTO – Bell Globemedia and CHUM Limited announced yesterday evening that approximately 6.7 million common shares of CHUM, representing more than 99% of the issued and outstanding common shares,… Continue Reading