Shaw phone comes to Saanich Peninsula

CALGARY – Shaw Communications launched its local phone service on B.C.’s Saanich Peninsula (the southern tip of Vancouver Island) this week. As a primary home line, Shaw Digital Phone… Continue Reading

MTS to converge WestJet net

TORONTO – MTS Allstream will implement a North American MPLS network solution as part of its extended service agreement with WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline. The extended agreement allows MTS… Continue Reading

Moto acquires OD tech maker Broadbus

SCHAUMBURG, Il. – Motorola announced Tuesday that it is buying Broadbus Technologies, a Boxborough, Ma.-based provider of on demand solutions. "Broadbus Technologies’ industry-leading, carrier-class technology solutions enable the distribution… Continue Reading

MTS gets city contract

WINNIPEG – The City of Winnipeg has announced a home-town telecom choice. The municipality has chosen MTS Allstream for its communications needs, approving a 28 month contract to provide… Continue Reading

Showcase.ca to show full Naked Josh

TORONTO – Showcase Television’s web site Showcase.ca will begin streaming the final episode of the series Naked Josh today. This marks the first time the network has streamed a… Continue Reading

CBC gets administrative renewal

OTTAWA – Given the impending TV Policy Review and broadcast technology report the CRTC must pen for the Heritage Minister, the CRTC made official Monday what… Continue Reading