Saskatchewan native is newest FCC commissioner
WASHINGTON, DC — Having been nominated by outgoing loser President Donald Trump, Saskatchewan-born Nathan Simington (pictured) was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last week to serve as an FCC commissioner. […]
It’s a Wonderful Life radio play comes to AMI-audio on Christmas Eve
TORONTO – Accessible Media announced today it will be delivering a Christmas gift to AMI-audio listeners with a special audio play of the Frank Capra classic, It’s A Wonderful Life: […]
Videotron launches 5G network
MONTREAL — Videotron Tuesday launched its 5G network, powered by Samsung technology. Initially, rollout will begin gradually in Montreal and then continue in Quebec’s other urban centres, says Videotron’s press […]
TPIA: EBOX continues its expansion in northwestern Quebec
By Denis Carmel ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. – On December 15, EBOX an independent television, telephone and internet provider based in Longueuil, Québec, announced it has now connected clients in Rouyn-Noranda this […]
Broadcasters hit by advertising losses due to Covid will have Part II licence fees waived
CRTC launches process to have fees waived or reimbursed GATINEAU — As previously announced in the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement on November 30, eligible television and radio stations will […]
Xplornet acquires Hamilton fibre provider Metro Loop
WOODSTOCK, NB — Rural-focused broadband provider Xplornet Communications today announced it is acquiring Ocdotus Inc., a fibre-based service provider in southern Ontario which operates under the name Metro Loop. Headquartered […]
TSN and RDS partner with Hockey Canada and Janes to grow women’s game
TORONTO — Bell Media’s TSN and RDS sports networks today announced they are partnering with Canadian food brand Janes and Hockey Canada on a new initiative to honour and recognize […]
Rock Networks looking for input from Newfoundlanders on high-speed Internet rollout
Similar initiative launched in Huron Shores, Ontario St. JOHN’S, NL and IRON BRIDGE, Ont. — Rock Networks says it will build it, if Newfoundland and Labrador residents want it. The […]
Bell will stop contracting out Wireless Home Internet installations
OTTAWA — Calling it a win for unionized Bell workers, Unifor today announced it received confirmation yesterday from Bell Canada that the company is reversing its policy of contracting out […]
Virtual tribute to CBC Radio exec Margaret Lyons to take place January 28
TORONTO — A long-planned tribute to a CBC Radio legend, Margaret Lyons, who died in October 2019, will happen virtually on Thursday, January 28, the North American Broadcasters Association (NABA) […]