Corus unveils new lifestyle channel branding
By Connie Thiessen Corus Entertainment has unveiled the branding for its two new lifestyle networks set to launch in Canada at the end of the year. Flavour Network and Home Network will both launch […]
Rogers to buy out Bell’s ownership stake in MLSE
Bell secures access to Raptors and regional Leafs games By Connie Thiessen and Ahmad Hathout Rogers Communications has signed an agreement to buy Bell’s 37.5 per cent ownership stake in […]
Bell providing mining facility with private network to improve operations
Bell announced Tuesday that it has partnered with MacLean, a manufacturer of underground mining equipment, to install a private mobile network (PMN) utilizing the telco’s 5G/LTE network at the company’s […]
Rogers says Corus’s Disney-themed channels not comparable to Disney+
By Ahmad Hathout Corus has failed to show that any of its Disney-themed channels are comparable to Disney+ programming, making its undue preference complaint against Rogers unfounded, the cable giant […]
Ontario investing $34M in broadband through SWIFT
The Ontario government announced Monday an investment of $34 million to bring high-speed internet to 3,000 homes and businesses in 14 communities and four First Nation communities across southwestern Ontario. […]
CMF to invest over $10M in Black, racialized creators
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced Friday its Program for Racialized Communities is investing $10 million in the production of 23 audiovisual projects by production companies owned and controlled by […]
Corus credit and recovery rating downgraded
By Connie Thiessen Morningstar DBRS has downgraded Corus Entertainment’s credit rating, placing its senior unsecured notes in the “CCC” category, denoting speculative or junk grade, and a high level of […]
Feds expand investment in Telesat Lightspeed network
By Connie Thiessen Telesat Lightspeed has received a $2.14 billion loan from the federal government to expand internet and 5G network access using space-based technology. Lightspeed is being billed as […]
SaskTel alleges CRTC made wholesale decision based on contradictory cabinet direction
By Ahmad Hathout Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corp. has fired Thursday the first challenge to the CRTC’s decision to force it to open its last-mile fibre facilities to its major competitors, […]
Disney+ offering limited time promo ahead of premieres
Disney+ is slashing its rates in a limited time promotion ahead of a slate of premieres on the streaming service. Starting today and running through to September 27, new and […]