February 16, 2021 5 years ago

SiriusXM Canada’s Black History Month content includes music, talk, sports and comedy

TORONTO — Throughout the month of February, SiriusXM Canada is celebrating Black History Month with a wide variety of programming across its channels, with content ranging from music and… Continue Reading

February 16, 2021 5 years ago

CBC accused of not providing proper information to the CRTC

By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – During last month’s CRTC hearing on the renewal of the CBC’s broadcasting licences, Commission chairman Ian Scott and commissioner Claire Anderson asked numerous times for… Continue Reading

February 16, 2021 5 years ago

Netflix office in Canada a good step, but streaming giant still needs to pay its “fair share,” says NDP’s Singh

By Christopher Guly OTTAWA – Netflix’s announcement last Thursday that it will open a Canadian office and, in the words Ted Sarandos (above), co-CEO and chief content officer, hire… Continue Reading

February 16, 2021 5 years ago

What’s coming to wireless and broadband networks in 2021

By Lynn Greiner THE FIRST SEVERAL WEEKS of every year are usually devoted to studying and predicting market trends, despite the fact technology is moving so fast it’s hard to… Continue Reading

February 12, 2021 5 years ago

Mediacom to deploy super-fast automated network planning and design from Toronto’s Versant Group

MARKHAM, Ont. – Versant Solutions Group today announced that Mediacom Communications, a top-10 U.S. cable operator, has selected its NetVersant automated network design solution, and is set to commence… Continue Reading

February 12, 2021 5 years ago

Bell adds streamer Nick+ to its TV platforms

TORONTO – Corus Entertainment announced today its kids streaming platform Nick+ is now available via Bell Canada’s pay-TV brands Bell Fibe TV, Alt TV and Virgin TV in Canada. With… Continue Reading

February 11, 2021 5 years ago

Telus posts strong Q4

VANCOUVER – While the pandemic had its effect, Telus still posted pretty robust fourth quarter results on Thursday. The company announced 253,000 net customer additions for the three month period… Continue Reading

February 11, 2021 5 years ago

ACTRA hires former CRTC commissioner Shoan as general counsel

TORONTO – ACTRA National announced today the hiring of Raj Shoan as general counsel, effective February 16, 2021. Shoan “brings with him a solid understanding of Canada’s regulatory framework after… Continue Reading

February 11, 2021 5 years ago

New leaders appointed to CBC/Radio-Canada sales team

MONTREAL – CBC and Radio-Canada Media Solutions announced Thursday the promotion of Patricia Châteauneuf (above) to the role of executive director, multi-platform media sales, Montreal and Eastern Canada and… Continue Reading

February 11, 2021 5 years ago

HBO Max’s Genera+ion coming to Crave

TORONTO – The HBO Max Original dramedy Genera+ion will debut on Crave in Canada the same time it starts streaming on HBO Max in the States with three episodes… Continue Reading