Xplornet Communications rebrands as Xplore
WOODSTOCK, N.B. — Rural-focused broadband provider Xplornet Communications Inc. announced today the company has rebranded as Xplore Inc. “to better reflect its identity, vision, and future,” according to a press […]
Blue Ant Studios hires new production and development executives
TORONTO — Blue Ant Studios announced today it has hired Aileen Gardner (above, left) and Zachary Frank (above, right) for newly created leadership roles within its production and development divisions. […]
Bell expanding pure fibre Internet to Barrie and Owen Sound
BARRIE and OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Bell announced today the expansion of its pure fibre Internet service to homes and businesses in Barrie, Ont. Part of Bell’s capital expenditure acceleration […]
CRRBC Central Canada 2022: Keynotes explore link between broadband, community
By Lynn Greiner GEORGINA, Ont. – Last week’s Canadian Rural and Remote Broadband Community Central Canada conference kicked off with a pair of keynotes: one on an international perspective of rural […]
Lionsgate and Bell Media partner in comedy/drama co-development deal
By Connie Thiessen SANTA MONICA, Calif., and TORONTO – Lionsgate and Bell Media have struck a co-development deal to produce comedy and drama series for the global market. The multi-year partnership will enable Lionsgate […]
Ronan Kelly announced as keynote speaker for Canadian ISP Summit
TORONTO — Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC) announced today Ronan Kelly (above), chief technology officer for the EMEA region at Adtran, will deliver a keynote speech at the 2022 […]
CRTC chair Ian Scott to speak at Canadian Telecom Summit
TORONTO — Canadian Telecom Summit (CTS) organizers confirmed today CRTC chair and CEO Ian Scott (above) will speak at this year’s conference, being held Nov. 21-23 at the International Centre […]
Corus hires Jeff Norton to head new scripted content venture Waterside Studios
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment announced today it has signed an overall deal with UK-based creative content company Dominion of Drama and hired its founder, Jeff Norton (above), to head its […]
PIAC supports City Wide’s petition to have CRTC TPIA POI decision varied
Says it’s an opportunity for government to support competition and consumer choice OTTAWA – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is supporting City Wide’s petition to the Governor in […]
ATN launching two more channels from Sony Pictures Networks India
TORONTO — Asian Television Network International Limited (ATN), Canada’s largest South Asian broadcaster, announced today it has acquired the Canadian distribution rights for two more TV channels from Sony Pictures […]