WestJet TV takes off

CALGARY – Discount airliner WestJet has announced that its in-flight TV service is ready to fly in its newest planes. Partnered with Bell ExpressVu and LiveTV, WestJet today announced… Continue Reading

Bartrem to leave Astral

TORONTO – Astral Television’s director of affiliate marketing, Richard Bartrem, will work his last day at the company on Friday. After five years with Astral, Bartrem has accepted the… Continue Reading

MTS ties bundles to donations

WINNIPEG – "Three choices, three bucks, three charities," MTS said today while launching its new product bundles. From now until June 17th, for every customer who signs up for… Continue Reading

Haggarty returning to Rogers

TORONTO – Corus Entertainment’s vice-president, finance and administration in its radio division has decided to return to Rogers Communications. However, Jamie Haggarty won’t be returning to Rogers Cable, which… Continue Reading

Telus going green

VANCOUVER – Telus announced today that it is introducing 10 gasoline-electric hybrid sedans to its fleet of vehicles in a pilot project intended to determine the cost-effectiveness and environmental… Continue Reading

Sunday night docs and dramas

TORONTO – Pairing documentaries and feature films, History Television launches its Fact & Film programming block Sunday May 29th at 8 p.m. From Top Gun to Taxi Driver, History… Continue Reading

Leitch cuts staff

TORONTO – Leitch Technology announced today that it will cut between 75 to 100 staffers in Toronto as part of its overall cost-cutting plan. The company, a leading provider… Continue Reading