All-Inuktut TV channel launches on Shaw Direct
IGLOOLIK, Nunavut — Canada’s first Inuit-language TV channel officially launched on Monday, January 18, having secured carriage on Shaw’s satellite TV service. The new channel, Uvagut TV, will broadcast 168 […]
Distributel acquires Primus
TORONTO — Distributel Communications today announced it has acquired independent telecom provider Primus Telecommunications, a Canadian subsidiary of Atlanta-based Fusion Connect, for an undisclosed amount. “Bringing Primus into the Distributel […]
Rogers had the fastest fixed broadband in Q4, says Ookla
Telus achieves lowest network latency SEATTLE — As was the case in the previous quarter, Rogers Communications ranked as the fastest fixed broadband provider among top Canadian providers in the […]
Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund now open for 2021 grant applications
MONTREAL — Bell Canada announced today grant applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund, a $2-million annual program which supports registered charities working to […]
Samsung extends partnership with Centennial College
TORONTO — Samsung Electronics Canada today announced it has extended its partnership with Centennial College’s Electronics Engineering Technician program through 2023. The Samsung Tech Institute was first established at Centennial […]
Banff Fest virtual edition set for June 14–July 16
TORONTO — The Banff World Media Festival today announced this year’s virtual edition will take place from June 14 to July 16 featuring a new purpose-built, proprietary online platform that […]
BBTV’s music content achieves 162 billion annual views
VANCOUVER — Media tech company BBTV Holdings, which provides distribution and monetization solutions to help content owners become more successful, today unveiled viewership numbers for 2020 which indicate strong growth […]
Applications open for CJF Black Journalism Fellowship program with CBC/Radio-Canada and CTV News
TORONTO — The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) today announced applications are now being accepted for its new Black Journalism Fellowship program, established in 2020 by the CJF in partnership with […]
Dan Aykroyd returns as narrator for Hotel Paranormal season two
TORONTO — Saloon Media, a Blue Ant Studios company, today announced production has started on the second season of Hotel Paranormal and confirmed Emmy Award winner and Oscar-nominated Dan Aykroyd […]
CBC Licence Renewals: CAB wants ads stopped while commissioners narrow scope of questions
GATINEAU – Monday morning started with the presentation from a new Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB). When their intervention was filed in February 2020, the CAB was a shadow of […]