Westman buys Shilo

BRANDON, Man. – Westman Communications added the Shilo Canadian Forces Base cable system in a purchase this summer. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Westman will get… Continue Reading

Telecom a “critical priority” says Emerson

REGINA and SASKATOON – Industry Minister David Emerson touched on the telecommunications sector in speeches to the Regina and Saskatoon Chambers of Commerce today. Calling telecom a “critical priority”, Emerson added… Continue Reading

TECHNOLOGY: HomePlug AV spec approved

SAN RAMON, Calif. – The HomePlug Powerline Alliance, which oversees the growing industry of interconnecting media devices in the home through the electrical system, last week announced that its… Continue Reading

Rogers adds HD on the Rock

ST. JOHN’s, Nfld. – Rogers Cable announced the addition of a number of new high definition channels to its digital cable lineup in Newfoundland. The company has a total… Continue Reading

Videotron adds NFL Sunday Ticket

MONTREAL – Some Videotron digital cable customers will have access to every National Football League game this coming season. Starting September 11, 2005, subscribers to Vidéotron’s illico digital TV… Continue Reading

CMG wants feds to stop paying CBC

OTTAWA – "Should a Crown corporation that locks out its employees continue to get its full parliamentary appropriation?" asks the Canadian Media Guild today. In an ad appearing today… Continue Reading

Vision viewers grow

TORONTO – VisionTV’s faith programming is seeing a resurgence in viewership, says the company. For the season to date, the channel’s “Mosaic” programs collectively have recorded a 30-minute audience… Continue Reading

DTV: Prices dropping, sales rising

ARLINGTON, Va. – Huge price drops and factory-to-dealer incentives have driven a 45% increase in digital television sales in the U.S. According to recently released Consumer Electronics Association data,… Continue Reading