CanWest’s Turkish deals done

WINNIPEG and ISTANBUL – As of this weekend, CanWest Global Communications officially has a new international beachead. The company announced this weekend that its subsidiary, CGS NZ TV Shareholdings… Continue Reading

RADIO REVIEW: Six indies quit CRIA

TORONTO – Six important Canadian independent record labels resigned from the Canadian Recording Industry Association last week over the organization’s submission to the CRTC’s Radio Policy Review. "It is… Continue Reading

Mountain adds WFN

HAMILTON – Mountain Cablevision has added WFN: World Fishing Network to its digital lineup. WFN will be available on channel 132 and will be launched in a free preview period… Continue Reading

Vonage offers senior discounts

MISSISSAUGA – As more and more of the 50-plus crowd go on line (and there’s good broadband growth in this market), they’ll be hearing about cheap phone service. To take… Continue Reading

MTS pushes deeper into rural communities

WINNIPEG – Rural Manitobans will see high speed Internet and wireless improvements throughout 2006, Manitoba Telecom Services has announced. The company announced plans to expand its digital wireless coverage… Continue Reading

Nortel brings in top IBM marketer

TORONTO – Saying she brings a "depth of experience in driving turn-around marketing programs to ignite business, excite customers and grow company footprints around the world," Nortel Networks hired… Continue Reading