You searched for shaw - Page 55 of 322

Cable / Telecom News January 19, 2012 14 years ago

Shaw moves popular sports channels to HD basic

CALGARY – Shaw Cable has added the HD versions of Sportsnet, Sportsnet One and TSN to its basic HD offering as part of some recent packaging changes. The move comes amid cable subscriber losses at the Calgary-based company, many to its Western-based rival Telus’ Optik TV service. "As a Canadian company, Shaw understands the importance of national and regional sports across our country and in the communities we serve," said president Peter Bissonnette, in the announcement. "We are excited to expand access to these popular sports channels to our cable customers through their availability in our basic High-Definition TV… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News January 18, 2012 14 years ago

Shaw enters into $1B credit facility

CALGARY – Shaw Communications has entered into a five-year $1 billion bank credit facility with a syndicate of ten financial institutions. With a maturity date in January 2017, this facility replaces the prior credit facility which was scheduled to mature in May 2012. The company said that the new facility will be used for general corporate purposes. www.shaw.ca Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News January 17, 2012 14 years ago

Shaw Direct adds Food Network Canada HD

CALGARY – Shaw Direct has launched Food Network Canada in mouth-watering high definition. Customers with HD-capable equipment can tune in as part of a free preview on channels 268/338 (Classic/Advanced) until April 6, 2012. Following the free preview, the Shaw Media-owned channel will be available as part of the ‘HD Extra’ and ‘HD Extra Lite’ programming packages. "The launch of Food Network HD adds yet another option for high-definition programming on Shaw Direct," said president Peter Bissonnette, in the announcement. "We are excited to bring Shaw Direct customers the programming and content they love, especially with channels like Food Network Canada." Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News January 12, 2012 14 years ago

Revenue and profits rise, but basic subs fall, media softens, at Shaw

CALGARY – Revenue and profits at Shaw Communications are on the rise for the first quarter of 2012. Consolidated revenue for the three month period ended November 30, 2011 was up 19% to $1.28 billion, while total operating income before amortization was $566 million, an 18% increase over the same period last year. Net income was $202 million for the quarter compared to $16 million for the same period last year, though the company did record a $139 million charge related to its acquisition of Shaw Media, plus restructuring expenses of $58 million. Excluding the non-operating items, net income for the… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News January 11, 2012 14 years ago

Shaw Direct adds NBA League Pass

CALGARY – Shaw Direct customers can now sign up for NBA League Pass to catch every dribble and pass from up to 100 out-of-market NBA games each month. The service is available in both high-definition and standard-definition for $5.06 per month, and the NBA League Pass channels are also available as part of Shaw Direct’s HD Sports theme package. "As sports fans, we're excited to deliver NBA League Pass, bringing Shaw Direct customers the best in high-definition basketball and sports entertainment," said president Peter Bissonnette, in the announcement. "Customers can look forward to more HD channels and offerings with the launch… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News January 11, 2012 14 years ago

Shaw Media eyes all-news channel in BC

VANCOUVER – Shaw Media is hoping to launch British Columbia’s first all-news channel this summer, the company said Wednesday.

The company confirmed that it has filed an application with the CRTC for a regional, Global BC-driven all-news specialty channel to provide viewers across the province with the day’s top local, national and international headlines 24-hours-a-day. The yet-to-be-named news network will also feature a primetime talk show hosted by veteran Global BC anchor Jill Krop.

“The creation of an all-news channel in B.C. demonstrates our commitment to help grow and develop Global News in new and exciting ways,” said Paul Robertson, group… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News January 9, 2012 14 years ago

Shaw launches 15 new Galaxie music channels

CALGARY – Shaw has become the first provider in Canada to launch the 15 new music channels from Galaxie which offer music from around the world. The new channels have a focus on cultural music, with stations ranging from Bollywood Hits, to Arabic, to Guangdong. They also include Canadian Indie, Today’s Latin Pop and Classical India, among others, and may be accessed by tuning into channels in the 400 range, or by streaming them on-line. "Our objective is to ensure that Galaxie remains the preferred source of music for Canadians," said Eric Boyko, president and CEO of Stingray Digital, owners and operators… Continue Reading

Cable / Telecom News January 6, 2012 14 years ago

Shaw to provide voice services to City of Calgary

CALGARY – Shaw Communications has signed a three-year agreement to provide the City of Calgary with local telephone services and an advanced custom 311 configuration. The new contract, which will complement Shaw's existing agreement for the delivery of data services, will service the City's three main locations of City Hall, Manchester and Whitehorn with more than 8,000 direct inward dial numbers and a call routing and management platform for the City's 311 services. "Shaw looks forward to expanding our relationship with the City of Calgary," said president Peter Bissonnette, in the announcement. "Shaw Business delivers a number of scalable, reliable products… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News December 22, 2011 14 years ago

TVA sells interest in Mystery TV, The Cave to Shaw Media

MONTREAL – TVA Group said Thursday that it is selling its share in specialty channels Mystery TV and The Cave to Shaw Media. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Quebecor Media subsidiary owns a 50% interest in Mystery TV and 51% of The Cave, though both channels have been run by the Shaw Media group. TVA said that a licence transfer request was submitted to the CRTC last week, and pending approval, the proposed transaction could be finalized in the spring of 2012. www.tva.canoe.ca www.shawmedia.ca Continue Reading

Radio / Television News December 19, 2011 14 years ago

Shaw, “ET Canada” to reno Toronto food bank

TORONTO – Toronto's Fort York Food Bank is getting a makeover thanks in part to a $15,000 donation from Shaw Communications. The project is part of the Global TV show ET Canada Gives Back, an annual series which brings together on-air talent and celebrities in support of local causes.

Tuesday’s episode will see ET Canada reporter Kim D'Eon, interior designer Penny Southam, and a group of volunteers complete a two-day, top-to-bottom renovation of the food bank's small apartment-style kitchen. ET Canada Gives Back will air throughout the week of December 19 at 7:30pm ET on Global. "Our staff at ET Canada… Continue Reading

Search Results for: shaw