Quickplay partners with Sweden’s Vionlabs on monetization of FAST/VOD services
TORONTO and STOCKHOLM — Quickplay (formerly Firstlight Media) and Stockholm-based Vionlabs announced today “a technology integration that uses AI-based analysis of video files to dramatically increase viewer engagement and satisfaction, […]
Gusto TV launches on Xumo in Canada
OTTAWA — Gusto Worldwide Media announced today its international food channel Gusto TV is now available via the Xumo app on Rogers devices in Canada. “Gusto TV was born in […]
Telus providing free smartphones and wireless services to at-risk Indigenous women in Ontario
TORONTO — Telus Communications announced today the launch of its Mobility for Good for Indigenous Women at Risk program in Ontario, in partnership with Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto […]
CRTC grants The News Forum 9(1)(h) status
OTTAWA – The CRTC today approved an application for 9(1)(h) status made by The News Forum Inc. for its national news service. “That order does not require broadcasting distribution undertakings […]
Kelly and Ramya to debut on AMI-tv in January
TORONTO — Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today its series Kelly and Ramya, a rebranding of its long-time AMI-audio program Kelly and Company, will launch on AMI-tv on Jan. 9, […]
ZoomerMedia’s Your Nation’s Table celebrates BC seafood, starting Nov. 14
VANCOUVER — ZoomerMedia announced today its new series Your Nation’s Table, highlighting seafood from the west coast of Canada, will debut Monday, Nov. 14. “Over a year in the making, […]
CRTC hosts five-nation meeting to combat scam communications
OTTAWA and GATINEAU — The CRTC announced today regulators from Canada, Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong and the United States, for the first time, have met in person to try to […]
Unions call for C-11 amendments to help local news
By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – This morning, the Transport and Communications Senate Committee (TRCM) met again to hear testimonies from Unifor, the Writers Guild of Canada, the Screen Composers Guild […]
Telus announces inaugural Friendly Future Makers Award winners
VANCOUVER — Telus Communications announced today the seven recipients of its inaugural Friendly Future Makers Awards, a program that recognizes and celebrates Canadian youth creating long-lasting change in their communities. […]
Hollywood Suite to air newly restored Canadian cult classics
TORONTO — Hollywood Suite announced today cult movie fans will be treated to two newly restored Canadian film classics this month. The 4K restoration of Tales from the Gimli Hospital […]