Telefilm announces $14.1M in production funding for 26 low-budget English projects
Telefilm Canada announced Wednesday it is investing $14.1 million in 26 feature film projects in the English market under its Production Program in the low-budget stream, which includes international co-productions. Of the […]
Stanley Cup Final Game 7 was Sportsnet’s most-watched broadcast ever
Rogers Sports and Media said Tuesday Sportsnet’s coverage of Monday night’s Stanley Cup Final Game 7 delivered the sports network’s most-watched broadcast ever with an average minute audience of 7.55 million across […]
CRTC consulting on accessibility requirements for online streamers
By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC is asking the public Tuesday for how it should go about mandating accessibility features on online streaming platforms as part of the implementation of the […]
Eastlink continues mobile expansion in northern New Brunswick
Eastlink announced Tuesday the launch of its mobile service and opening of a new retail location in Tracadie, New Brunswick, as part of the company’s ongoing investment in expanding wireless service throughout […]
Rogers Ignite TV customers getting ad-supported Disney+ for free
Rogers Communications and Disney Entertainment announced Tuesday the ad-supported version of Disney+ is now available to Rogers TV customers as part of their eligible Ignite TV package at no additional cost. “We […]
Hollywood Suite to present Canadian TV premiere of The Contestant
Hollywood Suite announced Tuesday it will present the exclusive Canadian television premiere of The Contestant, a documentary that tells the true story of a Japanese reality TV star who was left […]
Feds, Ontario award $97M in funding to connect over 18,600 northern homes to high-speed internet
The federal and Ontario governments on Monday announced more than $97 million in combined funding for ROCK Networks, a PomeGran Inc. subsidiary, to build new fibre infrastructure that will bring high-speed internet […]
NFB enters into new collective agreement with public service union
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has entered into a new collective agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), having received approval last week from the […]
Internet speed transparency bill receives royal assent
A private member’s bill that proposed amending the Telecommunications Act to require internet service providers to provide Canadians with the “typical” download and upload speeds that customers should expect during […]
CRTC wants analysis of wholesale broadband transport options in Canada
By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC is seeking a contractor to analyze the wireline transport market, as it prepares to make a decision on an updated wholesale internet access framework. According […]