Anka on Edge

TORONTO – We’re pretty sure “Diana” is not in the rotation, so it was a little surprising to hear that Canadian crooner Paul Anka dropped in on 102.1 the… Continue Reading

The RTNDA’s 2004 BC award recipients

KELOWNA – The Radio-Television News Directors Association of Canada presented its British Columbia regional awards at its confab in Kelowna last weekend. The 2004 TELEVISION winners are: Bert Cannings… Continue Reading

Walter Weckers retires

AURORA, Ont. – After eight years as executive vice-president of Aurora Cable Internet, Walter Weckers has retired, working his final day today. “This is in keeping with my personal… Continue Reading

Rogers picks new ad agency

TORONTO – It was one of the plum contracts up for grabs among Toronto ad agencies and today Rogers Communications Inc. announced that, after a thorough review, it has… Continue Reading

Telecom regs just wrong, says Sabia

TORONTO – Don’t expect Bell Canada Enterprises to let up on the CRTC any time soon. Still stinging from the Commission’s May 12th VOIP decision, which maintains traditional regs… Continue Reading

Aliant covers 82% of N & L

ST. JOHN’s – Atlantic Canada’s incumbent telco, Aliant, today announced a $14 million investment in their digital wireless network across the Avalon Peninsula. Customers in Petty Harbour, Maddox Cove… Continue Reading

Vonage Canada expands

MISSISSAUGA – Voice over Internet Protocol provider Vonage Canada today announced an aggressive expansion of its service by providing local phone number exchanges to consumers and small businesses in… Continue Reading