CALGARY – Fourth quarter net income of $66.4 million was way ahead (130%) of the fourth quarter of 2004 for Shaw Communications.
Driving that big increase was a $31 million pre-tax gain on the settlement of a forward sale contract related to an investment with Motorola which contributed $21.7 million to net income. Even without that investment boost, net income in the fourth quarter, ended August 31st, rose 54%.
Annual net income was $160.6 million, up from $90.9 million last year.
Total service revenue of $563 million for the quarter and $2.2 billion for the year grew 5.9% and…
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CALGARY – At a press conference later today, Shaw Communications will officially launch Shaw Digital Phone in Victoria, B.C.
The service, already available in Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg, offers unlimited North American calling and all the popular home phone features for a flat rate of $55 per month for Shaw customers when they bundle the service with any other Shaw service, such as cable TV, digital TV, or high-speed Internet.
"Customers across Western Canada have embraced this new choice for home phone service and we’re extremely excited to bring the service to B.C. and the provincial capital," said Jim…
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CALGARY – Vancouver Canucks hockey games will be offered on pay per view again this season, Shaw Cable announced this morning.
This marks the fourth year the Canucks will be available to Shaw Digital customers – in British Columbia only, due to NHL regional restrictions – with 17 broadcast games. The Canucks pay per view season kicks off October 16, 2005 against the Dallas Stars.
The 17 game package is available for $139.95 for residential customers. Individual games can also be ordered for $10.95 each. Each PPV game will feature pre- and post-game shows
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CALGARY – Shaw Cablesystems today announced the selection of BBDO Canada as its new advertising agency of record.
The announcement comes after a thorough search and credentials review that involved several leading agencies across Canada. Terms of the contract (it’s a pretty good sized one, though) were not announced.
"There is a great fit between BBDO’s core values and Shaw’s Vision and Values, which we believe is the right foundation for an excellent working relationship," said Peter Bissonnette, president of Shaw Communications, in a release. "Beyond our shared values, their track record of accomplishments, understanding of our category, and…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications has let vice-president, programming Michael Allen go, www.cartt.ca has learned.
Allen was based in the company’s Mississauga office, reporting to senior vice-president planning Michael D’Avella, with responsibility for programmer contracts and relations as well as some regulatory work for the cable and satellite distribution company.
Allen, formerly vice-president of programming at Rogers Cable, had spent 21 years there before he was let go in May of 2003.
He was hired by Shaw in September of that year.
Calls placed to Shaw Communications by www.cartt.ca Wednesday for comment were not immediately returned.
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VANCOUVER – The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is stepping up its support for locked-out members of the Telecommunications Workers’ Union (TWU) by urging its members who are Telus customers to switch internet providers.
“This is a warning to Telus that this lockout is more than just an attack on TWU members. It’s an attack on all working people,” said George Heyman, BCGEU president, in a release. “We are mobilizing our 57,000 members to send a strong message to Telus: get back to the bargaining table and negotiate fairly with your employees or you will risk your…
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CALGARY – As one of the more popular shows this summer draws to its conclusion, Shaw Communications and CanWest MediaWorks announced today that every episode of Rock Star: INXS is now available on Shaw Video On Demand.
Three new episodes of the reality show (where the remaining members of Aussie rockers INXS are choosing a new lead singer to replace the late Michael Hutchence) air each week on the CH network as aspiring singers show their stuff to the band and all of North America.
Shaw Digital customers can order any past episodes through Shaw VOD using their Digital…
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LETHBRIDGE – Shaw Communications launched its fastest Internet service, Shaw High-Speed Xtreme-I, in southern Alberta today.
"This turbo-charged service is perfect for customers whose Internet experience includes online gaming and exploring rich multimedia sites. They can now enjoy the ultimate, most vivid online service available for as little as $10 more per month,” said Peter Bissonnette, president of Shaw Communications, in a release.
The service is immediately available in Lethbridge, Coaldale, Cardston, Claresholm, Coalhurst, Picture Butte, Shaughnessy, Diamond City and Granum. Xtreme-I is already available in Shaw’s major centres such as Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Winnipeg….
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CALGARY – The NFL season may have kicked off last night (the Patriots beat the Raiders) but Shaw and Star Choice customers got their extra point today.
Shaw Communications launched the NFL Network on both of its digital platforms, at no additional cost. On Star Choice, however, there’s a free preview for two months before the service is placed in its $2.50 monthly sports package, for no additional fee.
League-owned NFL Network is a 24/7 channel dedicated solely to pro football.
Shaw also announced that anyone ordering NFL Sunday Ticket will be entered in a draw for a trip…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications today announced the company and its employees will assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The company is making an initial donation of $250,000 to support the efforts of the Red Cross as they help families through this tragedy. In addition, Shaw will match all employee donations to the Red Cross dollar-for-dollar for a total contribution of up to $500,000 by the company, in addition to the contribution of individual employees.
"Like all our customers, everyone at Shaw has been shocked and saddened by the impact of Hurricane Katrina and we’re rallying our team to do…
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