OTTAWA – Register now for GTEC 2016, Canada's internationally recognized forum for enabling and celebrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) leadership, innovation and impact in Canada's public sector.
Scheduled for November 1 – 3 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, the GTEC 2016 Conference and Exhibition promises to provide public and private sector leaders with insight, strategies and tactics designed to advance the development of Canada's digital economy.
“Our world is increasingly powered by novel information and communication technologies" said GTEC executive director Michele Lajeunesse, in the news release. "The private and public sector must transform to prepare for the digital…
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NEW YORK – The U.S. appears to be following in Canada’s VI footsteps now that U.S. telecom giant AT&T has officially agreed to acquire Time Warner Inc. for $85.4 billion.
But a Fortune report says that the massive deal “seems like a desperation move by both, an admission that they don’t really know what else to do, except try to get larger and hope everything works out for the best”. Only Comcast in the States has tried something similar with NBCUniversal, although Verizon is also trying to get into more content with the planned purchase of Yahoo!.
“For one thing,…
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VANCOUVER – Global BC television news show Global News Hour at 6 will be simulcast on Vancouver news talk radio station CKNW AM 980 starting November 7.
Parent company Corus Entertainment said that the collaboration is a “natural next step” as it continues to combine its assets with those of Shaw Media.
“Simulcasting Global News Hour at 6 on CKNW will help us grow audiences on both our TV and radio platforms,” said Western Canada Global News & Corus Radio VP Kenton Boston, in the news release. “Whether you’re at work, on the road, at home or on-the-go, accessing the best…
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CALGARY – The Shaw Charity Classic, the Champions Tour event for professional golfers over 50, has raised $5.2 million for youth-based charities in Alberta.
Shaw said that it is the fourth straight year that the event has set a record for charitable giving on the PGA Tour Champions, shattering its previous mark of nearly $4 million one year ago. The tournament has now raised more than $13.8 million for children's charities in the province over its four-year history.
"When we started the Shaw Charity Classic in 2013, we imagined creating a platform to give back to the community while providing a unique…
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Radio legend Alan Cross to be creative director
TORONTO – Vintage TV announced this morning its entrance to the Canadian market.
Launching today, Vintage TV Canada is available exclusively on Shaw Cable on channel 178 (channel 140 in Winnipeg), Shaw Direct Classic on channel 519, and Shaw Direct Advanced on channel 219.
Vintage TV, which has been a successful brand for six years in the U.K., offers “multiple touch points across a variety of platforms built around strategic partnerships,” says the company’s press release.
“Vintage TV Canada is forging these relationships across different industries in Canada, from music labels, music awards and satellite…
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But there are drawbacks
CANNES – It's peak TV, silly.
That's the prevailing talk at MIPCOM in Cannes this week as Canadian deal-making is on an upswing, thanks to a still-fast-growing OTT SVOD market with more buying outlets like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. (Speculation is rampant here, too, that Amazon desperately wants to launch Prime Video in Canada before the end of November, when shomi winds down, but has work to do on clearing content here.)
"The deals are changing. There's more buyers and unlimited shelf space available for producers," Michael Hirsh, a co-founder of Nelvana and…
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CALGARY – The City of Calgary and Shaw Communications announced this week that free public Wi-Fi access is now available at 27 Calgary recreation locations across the city, including the most recent addition, the Calgary Soccer Centre.
“Calgary is a connected community, and recreation is committed to providing customers with access to online services and information,” said Heather Cowie, regional manager with Calgary Recreation, in a press release. “Our facilities serve as community hubs and this partnership with Shaw Communications creates more ways for people to connect to their community and their world.”
“Recreational centres play an integral role in bringing…
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TORONTO – Fourth quarter profits tumbled at Corus Entertainment as the company continued to absorb its acquisition of Shaw Media.
The company said Wednesday that net income attributable to shareholders for the quarter ended August 31, 2016 was $25,000, well below the $17.8 million posted in the same period last year, which includes business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs of $19.6 million. Adjusting for the impact of these items resulted in an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of $14.5 million.
Consolidated revenues for the quarter of $384.5 million increased 99% from $193.6 million year-over-year, reflecting the acquisition, while consolidated segment…
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TORONTO – Oshawa-based local television station Channel 12 Durham is joining the Global News family later this month.
The Corus-owned station will be rebranded as Global Durham starting October 31, with expanded regional coverage while maintaining its focus on local stories. The station’s own newscast will continue to be anchored by Lindsay Dunn and air from 5:00 to 5:30 PM with additional airings at 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM ET. Toronto’s Global News at 5:30 & 6 will join the programming lineup as will Global National at 6:30 PM ET.
Channel 12 Durham executive producer Dan Carter will be taking a step back…
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MONTREAL – Stingray Digital Group has added to its classical music offering after acquiring hundreds of exclusive pre-2013 concerts and documentaries from Berlin-based EuroArts.
EuroArts will continue to distribute the acquired programs and will maintain its distribution, acquisition and production businesses, continues the news release.
Stingray also secured worldwide rights to EuroArts' back catalogue as well as an option to purchase all future content. In addition, the two companies have struck a long-term partnership whereby EuroArts will be Stingray's exclusive distributor of the acquired programs.
“To compete in today's media landscape, working with the best content producers and distributors is paramount,"…
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