Westman co-operative launches 2021 community funding program
BRANDON, Man. — Western Manitoba co-operative Westman Communications Group today announced its 2021 #ConnectingWestman Funding Program is now accepting applications until August 1, 2021. Westman’s funding program provides financial aid […]
Videotron’s unionized Montreal employees ratify collective agreement
MONTREAL — Quebecor’s Videotron announced earlier this week its unionized employees in the Montreal area (members of SEVL local 2815) have voted 88% in favour of the proposed agreement in […]
CRTC approves Stingray Hits’ switch to French
GATINEAU — The CRTC announced today it has approved an application by Stingray Group to change the broadcaster’s Stingray Hits channel into a French-language service. When the CRTC issued a […]
SaskTel using Nokia to roll out symmetrical gigabit services
OTTAWA and REGINA — Nokia announced today SaskTel is using its XGS-PON (10 gigabit symmetrical passive optical network) technology to deliver 1 Gbps service to customers across Saskatchewan, starting with […]
AXS TV launches on Cogeco in Ontario and Quebec
TORONTO — Anthem Sports and Entertainment’s AXS TV announced today the popular music-themed channel is now available on Cogeco in Ontario and Quebec, as of today. The channel is being […]
Digitcom acquires Quebec’s 6Telecom
TORONTO — Independent contractor and telecom services reseller Digitcom Telecommunications announced today it has completed the acquisition of 6Telecom, a telecom solution provider based in Sainte-Julie, Quebec, located east of […]
50/10 may already be outdated, according to feds’ recent rural roundtable
By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – The federal government has heard rural broadband stakeholders that download speeds of 50 Mbps may already be insufficient and that federal programs are falling short […]
TPIA: NDP says CRTC “leadership has undermined itself”; internet prices should be regulated
By Christopher Guly OTTAWA – The CRTC requires a reassessment of its role as a telecom regulator following its decision last week to reverse its 2019 decision to set lower […]
TPIA: Execulink “evaluating its market and pricing strategy” after CRTC overturns ruling
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Saying it is surprised and disappointed by the CRTC’s decision last week to overturn its August 2019 ruling to lower wholesale Internet rates, independent carrier Execulink Telecom […]
Cogeco Media hires Caroline Paquet away from Videotron
MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. announced today it has hired Caroline Paquet (above) as the new president of its radio subsidiary, Cogeco Media. Her appointment takes effect July 5. Paquet joins […]