By Ahmad Hathout
OTTAWA – The federal government has heard rural broadband stakeholders that download speeds of 50 Mbps may already be insufficient and that federal programs are falling short…
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By Christopher Guly
OTTAWA – The CRTC requires a reassessment of its role as a telecom regulator following its decision last week to reverse its 2019 decision to…
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WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Saying it is surprised and disappointed by the CRTC’s decision last week to overturn its August 2019 ruling to lower wholesale Internet rates, independent carrier…
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MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. announced today it has hired Caroline Paquet (above) as the new president of its radio subsidiary, Cogeco Media. Her appointment takes effect July 5.
Paquet joins…
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GATINEAU — In a ruling today regarding a dispute between Videotron and Bell subsidiary Cablevision du Nord, the CRTC is directing Cablevision to finish upgrading its routers in…
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EDMONTON — As Super Channel is set to offer a nationwide free preview this month, today it announced Teri Hart (above) is joining the pay-TV network as entertainment producer…
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LEDUC, AB — Telus Communications announced today it is investing $25 million to expand its PureFibre network in Leduc, Alta., which will provide direct connectivity for 90% of the…
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MONTREAL — Canadian insurance broker and financial services firm Assurart, based in Montreal, announced today it is offering flexible coronavirus production insurance for film and TV producers across Canada.
“The…
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GATINEAU — The CRTC announced today it is amending the exemption order for still image programming service undertakings to include low-motion programming services, to allow, in addition to background…
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OTTAWA — The Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) announced today it has selected 21 stations across Canada that will receive funding through the federal government’s Local Journalism Initiative.
Funded…
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