TPIA: TekSavvy wants court to cancel CRTC stay of wholesale rates decision
CHATHAM, Ont. – Independent ISP TekSavvy Solutions has asked the Federal Court of Appeal to quash the September 28 CRTC decision which granted Bell Canada’s request to stay the implementation […]
Creatives ask the Commission to stand firm in face of broadcasters’ requests
Broadcasting industry needs relief from Covid, Netflix impacts By Denis Carmel GATINEAU – Back in July, the newly invigorated Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) requested measures to provide regulatory relief […]
CRTC opens proceeding on Covid-19 contact tracing apps
But Commission won’t entertain issues related to merits of Covid contact-tracing apps GATINEAU — After dismissing the Public Interest Advocacy Centre’s (PIAC) request in May for the CRTC to clarify […]
Telus launches Healthy Living Network on Optik TV and Pik TV
VANCOUVER — In partnership with mental fitness app developer Calm, Telus today launched the Telus Healthy Living Network on Optik TV and Pik TV to bring meditation and relaxation content […]
Ginella Massa joining CBC News as national primetime host
TORONTO — CBC announced today award-winning journalist and anchor Ginella Massa (above) is joining CBC News as a new national primetime host. Massa comes to CBC from Citytv’s CityNews in […]
Shaw launches private LTE network for mining systems
CALGARY — In what it calls a first for Western Canada, Shaw Business today announced it has deployed an industrial-grade private LTE network custom-built for mining systems, which will used […]
Town delivers broadband petition to MP, MPP
CALEDON, Ont. — A petition by the town of Caledon in Ontario (about 50 kms north of Toronto) asking the federal and provincial governments to declare broadband Internet an essential […]
Telefilm releases details of government’s Covid-related insurance emergency funding (updated)
Applications for pre-eligibility open October 30 MONTREAL — Telefilm Canada today issued an industry advisory announcing the details and criteria for applying to the government of Canada’s Short-Term Compensation Fund […]
New area codes coming to southern Ontario and New Brunswick
GATINEAU — The CRTC announced today it has approved the implementation plans for new area codes to be introduced in southern Ontario and New Brunswick, with some further revisions to […]
Huawei adds watches, earbuds, router to Canadian offerings
MARKHAM, Ont. — Huawei Consumer Business Group announced today five new products which further expand the company’s Canadian product portfolio. Available for purchase today, the products include two new smartwatches, […]