June 30, 2021 5 years ago

YouTube TV introduces 4K Plus add-on package

SAN BRUNO, Calif. — Although YouTube TV is not yet available in Canada, many of our readers will be interested to hear the streaming service announced this week it… Continue Reading

June 30, 2021 5 years ago

Rogers expanding rural nets in Simcoe County, Kawartha Lakes, thanks to UBF

TORONTO – Rogers Communications said today announced that it has granted funding from the federal government’s Universal Broadband Fund to expand its high speed networks in Simcoe County and… Continue Reading

June 30, 2021 5 years ago

Canada releases online content diversity principles

OTTAWA – The federal government today released what it is calling the “guiding principles” to pave the way for “international consensus among countries, the private sector and civil society… Continue Reading

June 30, 2021 5 years ago

MuchMusic announces next generation of VJs

TORONTO – With MuchMusic relaunching July 7 on various digital and social platforms, the Bell Media brand unveiled today its next generation of VJs. “Reimagined as a multiplatform network,… Continue Reading

June 30, 2021 5 years ago

TPIA: TekSavvy files court challenge against CRTC’s wholesale rate decision as independents dig in for a long fight

Start.ca wants government to overturn decision; CNOC launches email campaign CHATHAM, LONDON and OTTAWA — On Monday, independent ISP TekSavvy Solutions filed a notice of motion with the Federal Court… Continue Reading

June 30, 2021 5 years ago

Rogers re-launches orange t-shirt fundraising campaign

Ojibwe-artist designed shirt campaign raised $100,000 in 2020 TORONTO – To support Canadian education on the history and impact of Canada’s residential school system and advocate for action on reconciliation,… Continue Reading

June 29, 2021 5 years ago

C-10 heads to Senate committee for more study

Bill passes second reading as Senate rises for the summer By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – The path to adoption of the legislation to modernize the Broadcasting Act is very narrow, featuring… Continue Reading

June 29, 2021 5 years ago

Corus boasts 600,000 paid streaming subscribers; revenues up 15% in Q3

TORONTO — For its fiscal third quarter ended May 31, 2021, Corus Entertainment enjoyed strong year-over-year revenue growth as the company saw recovery in its advertising revenue and also… Continue Reading

June 29, 2021 5 years ago

CityWest acquires West Island Cable

BAMFIELD, B.C. – Prince Rupert’s CityWest announced today it has acquired West Island Cable of Bamfield, B.C., which is located on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island. “In 1901, a… Continue Reading

June 29, 2021 5 years ago

Infrastructure Canada: $2.9 million for network projects in Alberta Indigenous communities

COLD LAKE, Alta. — The governments of Canada and Alberta announced late Monday more than $2.9 million in funding for two broadband and wireless projects in Indigenous communities in… Continue Reading