Federal framework for sports betting ads premature, CAB says
By Ahmad Hathout A Senate bill to impose a nationwide framework regulating advertising for sports betting could reduce those ads at a time when the provinces are still navigating the […]
Rogers CTIO Ron McKenzie retires
The chief technology and information officer (CTIO) for Rogers has retired from the company late this summer, Rogers confirmed. Ron McKenzie was brought on in July 2022 as the cable […]
WildBrain announces leadership appointments
Family and kids media company WildBrain announced Wednesday it has implemented a new leadership and team structure to “drive its global Distribution business and its Canadian broadcast network, WilBrain Television.” […]
SaskTel announces e-waste initiative with provincial government
SaskTel announced Tuesday a new recycling collaboration with the government of Saskatchewan in support of the company’s “Phones for a Fresh Start” program (PFFS) with an initial donation of nearly […]
Videotron launches wireless services to more Quebec regions
Videotron announced Thursday the expansion of wireless services to the Gaspesie and Cote-Nord regions, as well as a strengthened presence in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region thanks to the mobile virtual network […]
Satellite service providers hounding Xplore for payments in arrears
One satellite provider wants to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against it By Ahmad Hathout When Xplore announced on June 3 an arrangement to raise new money to fund its expansion of […]
Netflix pulls back on program funding, citing CRTC mandates
By Connie Thiessen Netflix has confirmed it’s pulling back on its film and television training and development programs in Canada, citing mandated CRTC contributions under the Online Streaming Act. According to the streaming giant, […]
Anthem Sports & Entertainment to acquire Hollywood Suite
By Connie Thiessen Anthem Sports & Entertainment has reached an agreement to acquire Hollywood Suite, the owner and operator of four linear TV channels and accompanying digital on-demand service, pending CRTC approval. Launched in 2011, […]
CBC adds dedicated ‘Heartland’ and ‘Murdoch Mysteries’ FAST channels
By Connie Thiessen CBC has expanded its free ad-supported streaming portfolio with the launch of CBC Heartland and CBC Murdoch Mysteries FAST channels featuring 17 seasons each of the long-running series. Available now on CBC Gem and […]
British Columbia wants CRTC to make public granular ISP data
By Ahmad Hathout The province of British Columbia wants the CRTC to stop treating with confidence granular broadband mapping information not designated as such by internet service providers. The province […]