CommTech will host virtual show in November 2021
GRIMSBY, Ont. — Organizers of the Canadian CommTech Show and Seminars announced today a single CommTech show will be held this year as a virtual event from November 2 to […]
Is the CRTC’s TV Wholesale Code broken?
GATINEAU – On January 19, 2021, WildBrain Television, which owns kids and family-focused specialty services aimed at children filed an application with the CRTC against Cogeco Cable, claiming the BDU […]
New Ontario Act aims to speed broadband deployment
Would speed rights of way access, reduce costs TORONTO – The Ontario introduced the Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 on Thursday – which aims to help connect more […]
CBS All Access rebrands as Paramount+; Canadian library remains limited
NEW YORK – ViacomCBS on Thursday launched its re-named streamer, Paramount+, retiring the CBS All Access brand. However, while all kinds of new originals and other older fare premiere today […]
Commission says no to longer smartphone financing plans
GATINEAU – With the latest and greatest smartphones now costing more than $2,000, Rogers Communications launched new device financing plans in July 2019, which would let customers spread the cost […]
Execulink customers now have more options to help themselves
WOODSTOCK, Ont. – Execulink Telecom today announced two new ways the company can assist customers in both troubleshooting network issues and managing their services, virtually. The new Execulink Helps app […]
Telesat revenue dips 10% in 2020
OTTAWA – For the year ended December 31, 2020, satellite operator Telesat reported consolidated revenue of $820 million, a decrease of 10% compared to 2019. “The revenue decrease was due […]
Shaw launches streamer hayu
CALGARY – NBCUniversal’s all-reality streaming service hayu is now available on Shaw TV customers, the streamer announced today. Reality TV fans based in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and northern […]
Canadian Bird Nerd finds a home on Optik TV
VANCOUVER – Optik TV customers who are also animal lovers and birdwatchers can now watch live streamer Jessica Duquette, also known as the Canadian Bird Nerd on Telus Optik TV. […]
Season premiere of Haunted Hospitals marks T+E’s free preview
TORONTO – T+E’s original series Haunted Hospitals returns for a third season this month with new stories of paranormal activity inside hospitals, asylums and long-term care homes. Fans will see […]