March 26, 2020 6 years ago

Minister Guilbeault gives entertainment workers some hope in Covid-19 crisis

TORONTO – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees met with Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault to discuss ways in which the federal government could best support the… Continue Reading

March 26, 2020 6 years ago

With virus and wholesale decision in the air, TekSavvy announces layoffs, price increase

By Ahmad Hathout CHATHAM, Ont. – Canada’s largest independent third party internet access ISP TekSavvy said today it will lay-off 130 employees and raise internet prices by $5 per month… Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 6 years ago

Wireless Review: CRTC says no to Telus, yes to CNOC on further details from Competition Bureau study

By Denis Carmel GATINEAU – When the Competition Bureau filed its further comments in the CRTC’s Wireless Review proceeding and issued detailed recommendations as to the future of the… Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 6 years ago

As feds pledge news aid, TV and film producers are calculating losses and clamouring for help, too

By Ahmad Hathout TORONTO – The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted business operations far and wide, including TV and film producers in Canada, who are calling for the federal government to… Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 6 years ago

Federal government announces support for media to help offset Covid-19 fallout

GATINEAU — The federal government announced Wednesday it is taking action to support Canada’s publishing and news sectors during the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the announcement made by… Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 6 years ago

Rogers updates Covid-19 response plan

TORONTO – Rogers Communications on Wednesday provided an update to its ongoing response plan which will see the company continue to provide service and support to its customers and… Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 6 years ago

Iristel doubles Ice Wireless network capacity in Iqaluit

IQALUIT — Amid much turmoil and uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Iristel released some positive news Wednesday, announcing its subsidiary Ice Wireless has completed a project to more… Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 6 years ago

TeleSense lets Canadians access healthcare from home

THORNHILL, Ont. — TeleSense Canada said today its telemedicine platform is available to Canadian consumers who may find themselves in need of access to healthcare services from their homes,… Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 6 years ago

Independents ask OTT providers to decrease video bitrates until April 30

IN A LETTER to Netflix, Amazon and other OTT video providers, a trio of Canadian associations which represent smaller, independent network operators — the Independent Telecommunications Providers Association (ITPA),… Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 6 years ago

New Starz original Hightown to premiere May 17 in Canada

LONDON, UK — The Starz Original series Hightown will premiere on Sunday, May 17 on Starz in Canada and the U.S., it was announced by the StarzPlay international (except… Continue Reading