June 9, 2021 5 years ago

More rural funding for broadband in Ontario and Quebec

OTTAWA and QUEBEC CITY — The federal government announced today $289,000 in Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) money has been awarded to Bell Canada to bring high-speed Internet to two… Continue Reading

June 9, 2021 5 years ago

Corus unveils “Unboxed” marketing program, adds 115,000 influencers to Kin community

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment had some news for its marketing and brand clients during its upfront presentation today, announcing a new client offering with “Unboxed by Corus” as well… Continue Reading

June 9, 2021 5 years ago

Global TV renews Big Brother Canada for 10th season

TORONTO — Global TV revealed today Big Brother Canada has been greenlit for a 10th season, which will debut on the network in spring 2022. The news was announced by… Continue Reading

June 9, 2021 5 years ago

Corus unwraps specialty programming for 2021/22

TORONTO — Yesterday, ahead of its upfront today, Corus Entertainment shared details of its specialty channels’ upcoming programming for the 2021/22 season, calling it its biggest slate of specialty… Continue Reading

June 9, 2021 5 years ago

Family Channel to premiere HBO Max baking competition show

TORONTO — WildBrain’s Family Channel announced today it will have the exclusive Canadian premiere next week of the HBO Max Originals series Baketopia, a new baking competition show from… Continue Reading

June 9, 2021 5 years ago

CTAM Canada “Games Night” happening virtually June 22

TORONTO — CTAM Canada announced today it will hold a virtual games night free for members on Tuesday, June 22, starting at 4 p.m. ET. The 90-minute virtual event hosted… Continue Reading

June 9, 2021 5 years ago

Gusto TV scores deal with sports-first streamer fuboTV

OTTAWA — Gusto TV announced today its launch on fuboTV, a leading sports-focused streaming platform in the U.S. Initially a soccer streaming service that changed into an all-sports service, Continue Reading

June 9, 2021 5 years ago

Dejero hires CBC’s Vaillant as senior tech product manager

WATERLOO — Video transport company Dejero announced today Francois Vaillant (above) has been hired as the company’s new senior technical product manager. Vaillant is joining Dejero from CBC/Radio-Canada, where he… Continue Reading

June 9, 2021 5 years ago

Shaw seeking Calgary 2SLGBTQ+ artists for Pride art installation

CALGARY — Shaw Communications today announced an open call for Calgary-based 2SLGBTQ+ artists and muralists to participate in the second annual Shaw Pride Marches On public art installation at… Continue Reading

June 9, 2021 5 years ago

Kepler raises US$60 million to expand its LEO network

TORONTO — Canadian satellite telecommunications company Kepler Communications announced today it has raised US$60 million in a Series B fundraising round to provide the company with a capital injection… Continue Reading