March 2, 2021 5 years ago

Telefilm shows how Covid-19 relief funds were distributed

53% of funds went to companies owned by diverse groups MONTREAL — Telefilm Canada revealed today almost $30 million was disbursed through the Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund – Telefilm Allocation,… Continue Reading

March 2, 2021 5 years ago

Telus donating movie rental costs in support of women’s career development

Also makes investment in Indigenous impact fund VANCOUVER — In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8), Telus announced today it will donate the cost of movie rentals (up to… Continue Reading

March 2, 2021 5 years ago

TSN and Sportsnet announce Raptors schedules for season’s second half

TORONTO — TSN and Sportsnet both announced today their TV broadcast schedules for the second half of the 2020-21 Toronto Raptors basketball season. Sharing the broadcast rights, TSN will air… Continue Reading

March 2, 2021 5 years ago

Hollywood Suite honours International Women’s Day with a month of movies

TORONTO — In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, Hollywood Suite announced today its programming during the month of March will feature several movies directed by or… Continue Reading

March 2, 2021 5 years ago

Noovo checks in with the Covid generation with March 12 doc

MONTREAL — Bell Media announced today its French-language Noovo channel on Friday, March 12 will air a one-hour documentary, Génération Covid, featuring conversations with school-aged children between 8 and… Continue Reading

March 2, 2021 5 years ago

The Cartt.ca Podcast: Wireless broadband pioneer Eric Rothschild on the progress we’re making to connect Canadians. Part two

Leaning into LEO and leaning on government By Bill Roberts ONE OF THE FEW POSITIVE side effects of the Covid-19 pandemic is that it has forced everyone to recognize the importance… Continue Reading

March 1, 2021 5 years ago

COMMENTARY: CBC has the CRTC on mute

And is about to make the biggest financial mistake in its history By Barry Kiefl THE CRTC, APPOINTED BY THE government to safeguard our broadcasting system, in January completed a three-week… Continue Reading

March 1, 2021 5 years ago

CCSA announces Tuned-In Awards short list

QUISPAMSIS, N.B. – The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance has announced the shortlisted nominees for three of its five contest categories for Tuned-In Canada 2021, the organization’s long-standing annual initiative… Continue Reading

March 1, 2021 5 years ago

Telus evolves its branding

VANCOUVER — Telus announced today it is refreshing its brand promise, building on “the future is friendly” brand it has used for the last two decades. The company’s new branding… Continue Reading

March 1, 2021 5 years ago

Shaw teams up with BCHL to support B.C. charities

VANCOUVER — Shaw Communications and the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) announced today they are joining forces to launch a new fundraising initiative to support 17 charitable organizations across… Continue Reading