$6 million in UBF money goes to Bell, Cogeco Connexion, Lakeland Networks
OTTAWA — The federal government announced today more than $6 million in funding is being provided through the Universal Broadband Fund’s (UBF) Rapid Response Stream to Bell, Cogeco Connexion and […]
Racialized producers face financial hardships, says CMF report
TORONTO — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today released its findings from a first-of-its-kind, in-depth survey of racialized creators, organizations and production companies in Canada’s screen industry. The survey was […]
Bell announces $500M sustainability bond offering
MONTREAL — Saying it supports the company’s commitment to lead in environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, Bell Canada announced yesterday its first sustainability bond offering, marking a new milestone […]
Telus to resell Loop’s data insights products
VANCOUVER — Loop Insights, a data intelligence company using artificial intelligence to drive real-time insights, enhanced customer engagement and automated venue tracing for global retailers and venues, announced today a […]
Canada’s film and TV industry generated $9.32 billion in production spending in 2019/20
Production volume for Canadian content was $2.92 billion, a 12.4% decrease OTTAWA — For the 12-month period ending just prior to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Canadian film […]
Potential Starlink impact should not delay Far North telecom policy review, says NWT
Northwestel wants to wait on Starlink effect before CRTC proceeds GATINEAU — The CRTC is asking for further comments on its review of telecom services in Canada’s North, even though […]
Execulink completes $2.1-million broadband project in Norfolk County
NORFOLK COUNTY — The government of Ontario and Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) announced today ISP Execulink Telecom has completed construction of a fibre-to-the-home network to bring improved broadband service […]
Telus Health’s emergency response service now available on Apple Watch
VANCOUVER — Telus Health announced today its LivingWell Companion personal emergency response service is now available on Apple Watch. The new Telus Health Companion on Apple Watch combines LivingWell Companion’s […]
Operation High Speed: $1.45-million project by Maskatel to serve Centre-du-Québec region
QUEBEC CITY — The federal and Quebec governments announced today a $1.02-million investment made through the Canada-Quebec Operation High Speed program will provide access to high-speed Internet services for 670 […]
Shaw’s proposed merger with Rogers clears another hurdle
CALGARY — Shaw Communications announced late Tuesday afternoon the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta has approved the proposed business combination agreement between Shaw and Rogers Communications. This follows news […]