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Cable / Telecom News February 9, 2022 4 years ago

CRTC chair in the hot seat: Scott justifies wholesale, MVNO decisions at committee meeting

OTTAWA – CRTC chair Ian Scott (above) found himself in the position of defending recent Commission decisions as well as his meeting with then chief operating officer of Bell, Mirko Bibic when he appeared before the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology on Tuesday. Scott spoke to the parliamentary committee about the CRTC’s ongoing work in support of competition as well as investment in the marketplace so all Canadians have access to broadband and wireless services. “We understand your concerns about the affordability of these vital services for the Canadian population, and we share those concerns,” he said. “We’ve been working… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News February 8, 2022 4 years ago

OHANA appoints new advisory board member

Launches seed round of funding in U.S. HAMILTON, Ont. and HOUSTON, TX — Canadian phone maker OHANA Inc. (formerly known as AIRO.LIFE) announced today its Houston-based OHANA OATH Inc. business has appointed media industry veteran Mary Sculley (above) to its board of advisors. Sculley is a former vice-president of client strategy at WarnerMedia, where she was put in charge of creating WarnerMedia Impact, “a practice dedicated to the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals, working with clients to drive change, revenue, and stakeholder value,” explains an OHANA press release announcing her appointment to its advisory board. Her previous media experience also… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News February 8, 2022 4 years ago

Bell rural broadband project near North Bay gets over $500K from UBF

HORNELL HEIGHTS, Ont. — The federal government announced today it is investing $555,777 through its Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) rapid response stream to bring high-speed Internet to 136 households in rural areas near North Bay, Ont. Bell Canada is the ISP building the network, which will serve homes near the community of Hornell Heights. “Access to high-speed broadband networks is helping drive Canada’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and will be a key driver of future social and economic prosperity. That’s why Bell committed to further accelerating our industry-leading capital investment plan to connect even more communities across the country,” said… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News February 7, 2022 4 years ago

New BSO report aims to help increase authentic, inclusive content in Canada’s screen industries

TORONTO – The Black Screen Office (BSO) today announced it has published Being Seen: Directives for Creating Authentic and Inclusive Content – the first of six reports to be released to support Canada’s television, digital media and film industries. Being Seen: Directives for Creating Authentic and Inclusive Content “reveals how Canada’s screen industries are falling short in representing people from Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, and People with Disabilities communities, and also provides clear guidelines for industry leaders to meaningfully engage these underrepresented groups,” a press release explains. “BSO formed out of the knowledge that underrepresentation of the Black community is a significant… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News February 7, 2022 4 years ago

Telus announces social purpose goals for 2022 and beyond

VANCOUVER — Telus Communications today reaffirmed its goals to address some of “the most pressing social challenges” facing Canadian communities today and in the future. Drawing on its “let’s make the future friendly together” branding message, Telus wants to “inspire Canadians, customers, team members, and retirees across the country to join us in creating a friendlier future for generations to come by continuing to use our technology and human compassion to help make the world a better place,” according to a Telus press release. Specifically, Telus is setting out the following social purpose goals: Let’s make healthcare more accessible by providing… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News February 4, 2022 4 years ago

PRIME TIME 2022: Bell Media’s Karine Moses talks TV development, production amid streaming dominance

By Etan Vlessing
ONE YEAR AFTER TAKING the programming helm at Bell Media, Karine Moses’ (above, right) vision for the legacy Canadian broadcaster facing increased streaming TV dominance in the country’s English and French language markets came into view today at the Canadian Media Producers Association’s Prime Time conference, which is being held virtually this year.
“It’s really important to make shows we produce and buy programs that resonate with Canadians from coast to coast to coast, in front and behind the camera, and that tell stories that are Canadian stories,” Moses, senior vice-president of content development and news… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News February 3, 2022 4 years ago

PRIME TIME 2022: Bill C-11 needs to be passed (the sooner the better), panel says

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT for Canadian broadcasting – if the recently announced Bill C-11, also referred to as the Online Streaming Act, manages to be passed, that is. This was the general consensus of a panel of industry veterans who came together today to talk about the Broadcasting Act and the future of Canadian broadcasting at the Canadian Media Producers Association’s (CMPA) Prime Time event. The panel, titled The Future is Now, was presented in partnership with Telefilm Canada and was moderated by Reynolds Mastin (above, bottom left), president and CEO of the CMPA. The panel featured Christa Dickenson (top left),… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News February 2, 2022 4 years ago

Government introduces Online Streaming Act; Insists it will not regulate individual creators

OTTAWA – The federal government today introduced what it is calling the Online Streaming Act, or Bill C-11, which, while cutting it close, fulfills its promise to reintroduce legislation to amend the Broadcasting Act within its first 100 days. Bill C-11 is very similar to Bill C-10, which died when the Liberals called an election last August. The main aims are still centred around including online streamers in the act by adding “online undertakings” to its scope, creating an equitable system and providing the CRTC with more powers and flexibility. The proposed amendments are “about updating our… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News February 2, 2022 4 years ago

Parallel Wireless opens 5G R&D lab in Ottawa

NASHUA, N.H. — U.S.-based Open RAN company Parallel Wireless Inc. announced today it has opened a research and development lab and testing facility in Ottawa to further develop 5G radio access and to expand the company’s global presence. Headquartered in Nashua, N.H., Parallel Wireless currently has R&D centres in India, Israel, the U.S., UK, Sweden, and now in Canada. Maxime Dumas is the new general manager of Parallel Wireless Canada, where he will lead the expansion of the company’s activities in the region. Dumas has more than 17 years of experience in the high-tech and mobile wireless industry. He was previously… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News February 1, 2022 4 years ago

Boat Rocker Media appoints Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to its board

TORONTO — Independent entertainment company Boat Rocker Media announced today the appointment of Ellis Jacob, president and CEO of Cineplex Inc., as an independent director to its board, effective today. “We are thrilled to welcome Ellis to the Boat Rocker board,” said David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, co-executive chairmen of Boat Rocker Media and co-chairmen of Boat Rocker Studios, in a press release. “His extensive public company, M&A, integration, and overall entertainment industry expertise will be invaluable as we execute on our growth strategy. Adding a new, independent board member ensures we have an increasingly diverse range of viewpoints and skill sets to draw… Continue Reading
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