Story and photo by Steve Faguy
MONTREAL – After Telus, Rogers, EastLink, Cogeco and Quebecor, the last word on Bell’s failed relationship with competing BDUs went to the little guys. And they had some eye-opening facts and figures to back up their claims that Bell isn’t playing fair.
“We are not here to engage in regulatory arbitrage,” said Jim Deane, chair of the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance, which represents about 115 small cable companies across Canada. “CCSA members are fighting for their lives.”
Speaking as one of the final interveners in the hearing over Bell Canada?s proposed purchase of Astral Media, the…
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MONTREAL – Spend long enough in a hearing room and you’ll zone out for a bit. Yes, we admit, it’s happened to us. “I wonder if we’ll be done in time for the hockey game… I really have to cut the grass when I get home…”
Then, one or more of the parties says something that makes you say: Did he/she just say that? Sometimes those moments make it into a story. Other times, not. Here are a few of those other times: ************************* DURING ITS INTERVENTION on Tuesday, Rogers SVP of video content David Purdy told commissioners he sees…
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QUISPAMSIS, NB – The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance Inc. (CCSA) will host its first-ever Community Channel Awards 2013 during its annual conference this September.
In celebration of the CCSA’s 20th anniversary, the awards are designed to recognize the skill and creativity that goes into making stellar community–produced programming. Open to all CCSA member companies, the CCSA will be recognizing excellence in community-produced series, programs or creative development in five categories: sports, public affairs, general interest, innovation, and best billboard service.
A call for nominations will open the week of May 6. Complete details and forms…
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QUISPAMSIS, NB – Chinese broadcaster Phoenix Satellite Television Inc. and the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance Inc. (CCSA) have announced the completion of a five-year Master Affiliate Agreement for the distribution of Phoenix North American Chinese Channel and Phoenix InfoNews Channel.
“This agreement provides CCSA members access to one of China’s leading satellite TV broadcasters,” says Alyson Townsend, CCSA president and CEO, in a statement. “Phoenix is a new signal provider for CCSA and we are pleased to promote this service to our membership.”
“Phoenix will work together with CCSA’s members to provide…
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QUISPAMSIS – Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) and Rogers Media have reached a deal for the distribution of G4 and The Biography Channel.
“We are thrilled to have concluded an agreement for the distribution of The Biography Channel and G4 with CCSA for distribution by its Members Companies” says Aivy Reinfelds, VP, Television Development & Distribution, Rogers Media. “Concluding renewal agreements for the distribution of The Biography Channel and G4 with CCSA reflects the continued partnership we have with CCSA Member…
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QUISPAMSIS, NB – Canadian Cable Systems Alliance and Rogers Media have completed a Master Affiliate Agreement for the distribution of FX Canada. The terms of this deal provide CCSA members with multiplatform rights including SD, HD, VOD and BODO (broadband-on-demand-online) versions of the service.
“We are very pleased to have reached this agreement,” says Alyson Townsend, CCSA President & CEO. “We are confident FX Canada will be a valuable addition to the line-ups of our 110+ member companies.”
“FX Canada boasts a distinctive roster of compelling programming and we are thrilled to have concluded…
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QUISPAMIS, NB – Canadian Cable Systems Alliance CCSA and Knowledge West Communications Corporation have completed a Master Affiliate Agreement for the distribution of BBC Kids.
“Many of our members have long enjoyed the top-quality, educational and entertaining programming offered by BBC Kids,” says Alyson Townsend, CCSA President & CEO. “Since purchasing the service in 2011, Knowledge West Communications has been busy introducing new series and sourcing new original programming, the vast majority of which is exclusive to BBC Kids. CCSA is delighted to continue to make this network available to our members.”
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QUISPASMIS, NB – Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) has completed a Master Affiliate Agreement with Display Systems International (DSI) for the distribution of the LU130 Full Screen Line-Up TV Listings Analog Scrolling Guide and Interactive Digital TV Listings Data Programming Service.
“We are very happy to have secured a deal with DSI,” says Alyson Townsend, CCSA President and CEO. “Their scrolling TV listing guides are among the most popular scrolling guides in North America and many CCSA members are currently DSI customers.”
“Not only does this agreement provide members competitively priced options for…
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MONT-TREMBLANT – The CCSA’s Connect 2013 conference will take place at the Fairmont Tremblant resort in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec from September 22-24.
At the conference the CCSA will be celebrating its 20th anniversary and will provide more details in the New Year.
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QUISPAMSIS, NB and MONTREAL – The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) and Stingray Digital have agreed to amend the Galaxie agreement to include broadband over the Internet and the simulcast of Galaxie to mobile devices.
“We’re happy to provide CCSA members and their subscribers these additional avenues for distributing the Galaxie music service,” says Alyson Townsend, CCSA President & CEO. “We’re especially pleased Stingray has joined the ranks of programmers who realize the importance of including broadband rights in their BDU offerings.”
“We know from our usage statistics that 60% of Canadians use…
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