TORONTO – ZEE Americas, in partnership with Ethnic Channels Group Limited (ECG), has announced the launch of Zee TV Canada on Shaw Cable.
ECG, a Canadian TV broadcasting, distribution and communications company specializing in multicultural television channels for the North American market, said the move to Shaw Cable will enable more than 94% of the South Asian households in Canada to access ZEE TV, a south Asian TV network. “Shaw Cable customers will be delighted with the plethora of content that Zee TV Canada has to offer," said Hari Srinivas, president…
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLA. and CALGARY, ALTA – Shaw Communications has been named the title sponsor of the Champions Tour tournament to be played at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club in Calgary, Alta. The tournament, to be known as the Shaw Charity Classic, will be held the week of August 26-Sept. 1, 2013.
“We are excited to be part of this international event in our hometown and help create a platform that celebrates our community and makes our charities even better,” said Brad Shaw, CEO, Shaw Communications. “We have grown from our roots as…
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OTTAWA – It’s all in the CRTC’s hands now.
Following a review of BCE’s second $3.38 billion proposal to purchase Astral Media inside of 12 months, the Competition Bureau said late Monday it had reached an agreement with Bell “that preserves competition in the supply of English and French pay and specialty television programming services in Canada,” according to the Bureau’s press release.
Under the terms of the Consent Agreement filed with the Competition Tribunal Monday, Bell must divest itself of Astral Media’s ownership interests in Family Channel, Teletoon, Teletoon Retro, Disney XD, the Cartoon Network, Disney Jr. (English and French),…
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CALGARY – Following an explosion and major fire at its headquarters last July, Shaw Communications is planning a complete renovation and restoration of the Shaw Court building on 3 Avenue SW in downtown Calgary. The newly designed building will "set a benchmark for innovation in workplace and office design" and include collaborative workspaces, rooftop terraces with green space and an enhanced digital infrastructure.
"The development supports the urbanization of downtown Calgary and reflects Shaw's position as a corporate and community leader," said Brad Shaw, CEO, Shaw Communications Inc. "With up to 2,000 employees, Shaw's corporate headquarters…
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CALGARY – Shaw, Shaw Direct and Entertainment One (eOne) are teaming up to tackle bullying. For every rental of Bully on Shaw or Shaw Direct On Demand, Shaw Communications in conjunction with eOne will donate $1.00 to Kids Help Phone, Canada's leading youth counselling service, providing free, anonymous and professional support to kids, teens and young adults on any issue, either by phone or online.
Bully gives an intimate glimpse into the bullying crisis by taking its audience into the homes and schools of five kids and families. A reality check for…
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TORONTO – Big Brother Canada is getting some big sponsors for its inaugural season. In addition to the $100,000 grand prize, official series sponsors The Brick and Chevrolet are upping the stakes for houseguests by providing a $25,000 gift card to The Brick and an all-new 2013 Chevrolet Trax to the winner of Big Brother Canada. Ramada Worldwide has also signed on to provide the 24-hour live feed. Big Brother Canada premieres February 27th at 9pm ET/PT on Slice.
The U.S. version of Endemol’s international hit format, Big Brother, has been a top performing series throughout its past 14…
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HALIFAX – Shaw and Global News have made a three-year commitment to offer financial and broadcast support to assist key community and youth-focused organizations in Halifax. This includes an immediate donation of $150,000 in monetary and in-kind broadcast support to help local youth at risk within Halifax’s north end.
Coinciding with today’s official opening of Global News’ new broadcast centre and studio at 2110 Gottingen Street, the initiative will continue throughout a three-year period with the goal of helping those in need within the organization’s new North End neighbourhood.
“When the decision was made…
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CALGARY – Shaw NBA fans can now unlock access to hundreds of out-of-market NBA games from across the continent with the NBA League Pass app on Shaw Go. Complimentary with an NBA League Pass subscription on Shaw or Shaw Direct, the app lets customers watch both live and playback games on the go with their mobile device up to 48 hours after the game. The league's schedule of games is also available to browse.
"Every shot, every pass, every moment is important in a game. That's why Shaw continues to innovate and offer customers great…
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SOME BEHIND-THE-SCENES moves that look a lot like estate planning for Shaw Communications founder and controlling shareholder JR Shaw – along with the recent deal his company put together to sell the former Mountain Cable system and the rights to wireless spectrum out west to Rogers Communications – make it seem like the outright sale of Shaw is not to far over the horizon, says at least one Bay Street analyst.
"We believe the RCI-SJR (Rogers-Shaw) merger is inevitable but this is not likely to take place within the next 20 months and will likely take…
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WIND MOBILE WANTS THE federal government to throw whatever book it can at Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications over their recent spectrum deal.
Last week – as part of a multi-faceted $700 million transaction – Rogers Communications paid $50 million to Shaw Communications for an option which assures Rogers will purchase Shaw’s AWS spectrum when it is allowed to come on the open market in late 2014.
As a new entrant to the wireless game, Shaw paid $190 million for spectrum in the 2008 auction that was set aside just for wireless newcomers. Wind Mobile, Videotron, Shaw,…
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