CCTS sees record number of complaints, but can’t attribute to more awareness of org
By Ahmad Hathout and Linda Stuart A watchdog that handles complaints for telecom and television services reported Wednesday that it received the highest number of complaints in its latest annual […]
Numeris appoints Alicia Olson-Keating as president and CEO
By Connie Thiessen Numeris has named audience insights veteran Alicia Olson-Keating as its incoming president and CEO. Olson-Keating has been working in the media industry for 37 years – 28 […]
Cogeco preparing price increase on internet plans this spring
Telecom said Canadian wireless on track for “coming quarters” By Ahmad Hathout Cogeco executives said Tuesday the telecom will bump up the price of at least some of its internet […]
Videotron’s Fizz expands coverage in northeastern Ontario
Videotron’s discount wireless brand Fizz announced Tuesday it has added new subscription areas in northeastern Ontario, including in Petawawa, Pembroke, Laurentian Valley, Renfrew, Deep River, Whitewater Region and Bonnechere Valley. […]
Telesat appoints new CTO, CNIO
Canadian satellite operator Telesat announced Monday some key changes to its executive leadership ranks. Michel Forest will assume the role of chief technology officer following the retirement of David Wendling at the […]
Despite challenges, Corus executives confident media company can lead in lifestyle segment
By Ahmad Hathout Corus executives said Friday they are confident the media company can lead in the lifestyle content segment, following what they say were strong fall viewership period for […]
Corus and Bell sign multi-year distribution deal
Bell and Corus announced Wednesday an expansion of a multi-year agreement that will see Corus’s networks be distributed on Bell Fibe TV and Bell Satellite TV. The agreement includes Corus’s […]
Latest broadcasting consultation looks into market challenges, visibility of Canadian content
Regulator looking into adapting mandatory distribution, skinny basic to online services By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC launched a proceeding Thursday to examine what types of challenges Canadian broadcasters and producers […]
CMPA mourns loss of Tracey Friesen
By Connie Thiessen The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) is mourning the death of Tracey Friesen, managing vice president of the BC Branch for the past five years. The production […]
Caroline Jamet appointed president of Cogeco Media
Cogeco Inc. announced Wednesday the appointment of Caroline Jamet as president of Cogeco Media, effective Feb. 3, 2025. Most recently, Jamet served as executive director of Radio-Canada’s radio and audio services, “where […]