Patrice Bélanger named as host of Survivor Québec, coming to Noovo next spring
MONTREAL — Bell Media and Productions J announced today well-known Quebec actor and TV/radio host Patrice Bélanger (above) will be the host of the reality show Survivor Québec, which will […]
Optiva launches first 5G telecom charging solution transacted via Google Cloud Marketplace
TORONTO — Optiva Inc., a provider of cloud-native revenue management software for communication service providers (CSPs), announced today the launch of the first 5G telecom charging solution to be transacted […]
Competition isn’t being reduced, says Bell EVP in wake of latest acquisition announcement
TORONTO – Consolidation on the wholesale front in Canada’s telecom industry is not reducing competition, Bell’s executive vice-president and chief financial officer Glen LeBlanc (above, right) told BMO Capital Markets […]
OAB Awards nominations open until Sept. 19
MARKHAM, Ont. — The Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) is now accepting nominations for the OAB Awards to be presented at its Connection 2022 conference awards luncheon in October. Open […]
COMMENTARY (part one): C-11 debate neglects fundamental link between creator and CanCon
By Neal McDougall ART IS MADE BY artists. Canadian art is made by Canadian artists. The truth of this simple statement should be self-evident. The link between creator and creation […]
Love Nature launches on CANAL+ Polska
LONDON, UK — Blue Ant Media’s wildlife and nature brand Love Nature announced today the launch of its linear 4K channel in Poland on CANAL+ Polska. Available now, fully localized […]
Registration closes today for next week’s CRRBC Eastern Canada 2022 conference
FREDERICTON, N.B. — Organizers of Canada’s Rural and Remote Broadband Community’s (CRRBC) conferences are reminding those interested in attending its upcoming Eastern Canada event that registration closes at the end […]
WildBrain’s full-year 2022 revenue increases 12%
HALIFAX — Kids’ and family entertainment company WildBrain yesterday released its fourth-quarter and year-end results for its 2022 fiscal year, reporting its overall revenue grew 12% to $507.2 million compared […]
SRC can appeal CRTC decision on use of offensive word on-air, Federal Court of Appeal says
By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – In a tweet yesterday, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) announced it would grant leave to the CBC/Radio-Canada (SRC) allowing it to appeal the CRTC’s […]
BCE loses to Québecor in Federal Court of Appeal on issue of sports channel carriage
By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – In the latest development in the list of never-ending disputes between Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) and Québecor concerning their respective sports channels, the Federal Court […]