CBC gives lockout notice

TORONTO – Late yesterday, the CBC gave its union, the Canadian Media Guild, a 72 hour lockout notice, meaning that if the two sides can’t somehow come to an… Continue Reading

Shaw adds security partner

CALGARY – Shaw Communications has teamed up with VOXCOM Security Systems to provide an end-to-end security solution for the cable company’s Digital Phone Service customers. VOXCOM is able to… Continue Reading

Customer, serve thyself

SAINT JOHN – Eastern telco Aliant announced Thursday that more online self-service options are available to customers via their web site – www.aliant.net. “Customers will save time by… Continue Reading

Corus Hamilton to open memorial playground

HAMILTON – After raising $175,000 through a co-ordinated radiothon last fall, Corus Entertainment’s Hamilton radio stations announced today the opening of the Woerlen Family Memorial Playground on Wednesday, August… Continue Reading

Union in place at Toronto 1

TORONTO – The Canadian Media Guild now represents Toronto 1 employees in all programming areas, as well as technical operations and creative services. The Canada Industrial Relations Board gave… Continue Reading

Telus pickets solid, says union

BURNABY – While Telus says that more than half of its unionized employees are crossing the picket lines, the Telecommunications Workers Union says that’s not so. "It appears that… Continue Reading

SaskTel adds Paramount to VOD, too

SASKATOON – Just days after Shaw Communications made its announcement, SaskTel today said it, too, has entered into a video on demand agreement with Paramount Pictures in Canada… Continue Reading