Commission launches radio policy review
GATINEAU – The CRTC today launched its review into its policies governing the traditional radio sectors and is asking Canadians for their thoughts on the AM/FM slice of electronic media. […]
Telus expands further beyond telecom with launch of globally-focused Ag-tech division (updated)
VANCOUVER – Telus announced the launch of Telus Agriculture today, a new business unit with which the company hopes to “digitally transform the global food system.” The company has purchased […]
Carriers welcome UBF; concerns remain over speed limits
By Ahmad Hathout CANADA’S LARGEST INTERNET service providers say they are pleased with the federal government’s infusion of cash with the $1.75 billion Universal Broadband Fund, but some are concerned […]
TVA revamps brand, launches TVA+ digital platform
MONTREAL — Today, Quebecor’s TVA unveiled its revamped brand along with a new brand strategy and the launch of its new TVA+ digital platform. With the new TVA+ website and […]
Ag-tech announcement coming Thursday from Telus
VANCOUVER — Telus says it will be making an important announcement related to the agriculture industry on Thursday, which appears to be the official launch of “Telus Agriculture” based on […]
Cogeco hires Beaudry as Dorval to retire
MONTREAL – In a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, Cogeco Inc. announced it hired Paul Beaudry (above) as its new vice-president, regulatory affairs. He will be succeeding Nathalie Dorval, “who is […]
TekSavvy hires journalist Peter Nowak as new VP
CHATHAM, Ont. — In a series of tweets today, author and former journalist Peter Nowak revealed he started a new job today as TekSavvy’s vice-president of insight and engagement. “Firstly, […]
WildBrain Q1 2021 revenues down, WildBrain Spark viewership up
HALIFAX — Kids content maker and broadcaster WildBrain reported Tuesday its revenues decreased in the first quarter of its 2021 fiscal year, compared to a year ago, partly due to […]
Execulink donates to Legion’s pandemic-hit poppy campaign
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — As Canada honours its veterans today, Execulink Telecom in southwestern Ontario announced it is making a $1,000 donation to the Royal Canadian Legion to support its annual […]
Involving people with disabilities is crucial to success of accessibility technologies, says advocacy group
OTTAWA — A new study released today by the Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) has found that including people with disabilities in the […]