TORONTO – Canada’s only television network devoted to the world of pets has secured distribution on Shaw Direct.
The Pet Network will be available in free preview on channel 556/187 (Classic/Advanced) before being offered as part of the ‘Smart Stuff’ bundle.
“We are delighted that, through Shaw Direct, The Pet Network will now reach more Canadian animal lovers than ever before”, said the channel’s president and CEO, Martha Fusca, in the announcement. “We are proud of this channel’s rich and varied programming lineup, and look forward to winning many enthusiastic new viewers.”
www.thepetnetwork.tvwww.shawdirect.ca
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OTTAWA – Shaw has received another short term renewal of its Class 1 cable licenses in Western Canada to help the CRTC keep tabs on its compliance.
In its decision on Friday, the CRTC said that short-term renewals allow it “to review at an earlier date the licensees’ compliance with the Commission’s regulatory requirements and policy provisions”.
Shaw systems serving various locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are set to expire on November 30, 2010. They have been renewed from December 1, 2010 through August 31, 2015.
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CALGARY – Shaw Direct has announced plans to launch its own broadband video-on-demand portal this winter, plus rolled out a new HD receiver designed to give its customers more options and more control
The company said Monday that the portal will be accessible through all broadband Internet services exclusively for Shaw Direct customers. Users will be able to access content directly on their computers through a dedicated website.
Shaw Direct’s Advanced HD Receiver (HDDSR 605) includes features such as 3D capability and an interactive on-screen guide. The new technology is MPEG-4 capable, utilizes HDMI connectivity, and allows customers to see up…
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TORONTO and CALGARY – After decades as one of the leading Canadian media companies, the name Canwest will fade into the history books, replaced by Shaw Media.
After Shaw Communications assumed full ownership of Canwest Global’s TV assets on Wednesday, the company unveiled its new broadcasting group – to be known as Shaw Media – plus its new branding and management team.
"The Asper family built a broadcasting organization which served our country well. We look forward, under our stewardship, to strengthening these important assets for the benefit of all Canadians", said JR Shaw, executive chair and founder of Shaw Communications.
"Today…
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TORONTO and OTTAWA – Shaw’s acquisition of the TV assets formerly controlled by Canwest Global garnered cautious approval from a number of industry stakeholders.
After the Commission gave its official thumbs up to the deal on Friday, the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) issued a statement saying that while it welcomed “the stability (the acquisition) will being to Canada’s broadcasting sector”, it said that the deal’s tangible benefits package “falls short”.
The group, which represents professional performers working in the English-language recorded media in Canada, also said that it is “wary of the extreme level of convergence in Canadian media”….
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GATINEAU – Since all of the country’s biggest broadcasters (save CBC) will soon all be owned by Canada’s biggest carriers, the CRTC has announced a new proceeding to examine safeguards to prevent anti-competitive behaviour.
The proceeding will include a public hearing starting on May 9, 2011, in Gatineau, Que.
“The broadcasting industry is being significantly reshaped by a series of major transactions,” said Konrad von Finckenstein, chairman of the CRTC, in the press release. “As a regulator, it’s only prudent that we study the implications to ensure we have the right tools to deal with competitive concerns as they arise….
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications will take full ownership of Canwest Global on Wednesday, the company announced this afternoon, just after the CRTC said it approved of the transaction.
"We are pleased with the comprehensive and expeditious review of the transaction conducted by the CRTC. We felt that we had a constructive and positive dialogue with the CRTC, and other interested parties, with respect to the transaction’s impact on the Canadian broadcasting industry,” said CEO and vice-chair Jim Shaw, in a release.
“We look forward to strengthening the Industry going forward through innovation, technology enhancements, additional investment, and a commitment to…
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CALGARY – As has been expected, Brad Shaw, the younger brother of CEO Jim, has been appointed chief executive officer of Shaw Communications, effective January 13, 2011. After 12 years as CEO, Jim has decided to step down and recommended Brad as his successor, the company reported this morning.
The younger Shaw fils has been taking on more of a public profile for the last 12 months or so, appearing at a number of industry events, even leading the Shaw team through much of the Shaw-Canwest purchase hearing in front of the CRTC in September.
(We even speculated, correctly as it…
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GATINEAU – Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Shaw Communications will soon own Canwest Global’s TV properties as the final regulatory hurdle was cleared this afternoon.
The CRTC today approved Shaw’s acquisition of the conventional television stations and specialty channels controlled by Canwest Global Communications.
“We are satisfied that this transaction will generate substantial benefits for the Canadian broadcasting system,” said Konrad von Finckenstein chairman of the CRTC, in the press release.
“Shaw will provide the television properties involved in the transaction with stable ownership as they emerge from a period of uncertainty. The broadcasting system also stands to gain from Shaw’s commitment to…
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CALGARY – Consolidated service revenue at Shaw Communications for the fourth quarter and full fiscal 2010 year of $939 million and $3.72 billion was up 8% and 10%, respectively, over the comparable periods last year.
This will be the last full fiscal year as a pure carrier company and under CEO Jim Shaw, as the company will close its purchase of Canwest Global on October 27th and Jim’s brother Brad is slated to take the CEO’s seat January 13th.
Total service operating income before amortization of $423 million and $1.76 billion, respectively, improved 7% and 14% over the same periods. Excluding…
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