Rebuild already planned
By Amanda Oye
LYTTON, B.C. – Following record-breaking temperatures approaching 50 degrees celsius, a wildfire that began last Wednesday has wreaked havoc on Lytton, B.C., destroying much of…
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By Ken Kelley
DESPITE BEING SEPARATED by the 49th parallel, both Canada and the United States are facing remarkably similar challenges when it comes to the widespread rollout of broadband…
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OTTAWA – The Government of Canada announced last week that Rogers Communications will receive $620,000 to bring high-speed Internet to the Carlsbad Springs area of rural Ontario as part…
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GATINEAU — The CRTC announced last week it is reopening a proceeding regarding a proposed annual digital media survey, saying it now wants the survey to be administered to…
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TORONTO — Thirty-five percent of Canadian households say they are more likely to buy tech products due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research from the U.S.-based Consumer…
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TORONTO — In two different deal announcements last week, sports streamer DAZN announced it has landed exclusive rights to broadcast this year’s Summer Internationals rugby matches to viewers in…
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Summer programming revealed, too
MONTREAL — Broadcaster and music service provider Stingray Group today announced it has acquired Calm Radio, the world’s largest music streaming service focused on wellness and…
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NEW YORK — ViacomCBS announced last week it is unifying its U.S. and international businesses under a simplified global leadership structure.
“These changes enable a truly global approach to brand…
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TORONTO — Following its annual members’ meeting, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced the appointment of Jason Badal, Sanae Takahashi and Chantale Coulombe to its board of directors.
Badal…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications last week posted a revenue increase of 4.8% to $1.38 billion for the company’s third quarter of 2021, which ended on May 31st, compared to…
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