Telesat selects manufacturer for Lightspeed LEO
OTTAWA — Global satellite operator Telesat announced today it has selected Thales Alenia Space to be the prime manufacturer of Telesat’s forthcoming low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, which will […]
Telus and Google partner on cloud-based solutions
VANCOUVER and SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Telus and Google Cloud announced Tuesday they have signed a 10-year agreement to collaborate on new solutions and services that will support digital transformation within […]
PIAC wants public disclosure of SIM-swap fraud data
OTTAWA — The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is asking the CRTC again for public disclosure of confidential information submitted by Canadian wireless service providers to the Commission regarding the […]
CTV’s Transplant begins production on season two
TORONTO — The second season of CTV’s acclaimed hospital drama Transplant has started production, with filming taking place in Montreal, Bell Media announced today. Produced in association with NBCUniversal International […]
First drama series for Noovo
MONTREAL — Bell Media announced today the first drama series being produced for its French-language Noovo channel, called Virage, will premiere this fall. Examining life after retirement from competitive sports, […]
BNN Bloomberg Radio launches in Hamilton
HAMILTON — As part of Bell Media’s ongoing overhaul and streamlining of its radio operations, the company’s TSN 1150 station in Hamilton, Ont., stopped broadcasting sports coverage at noon today […]
How Your Food Works debuts February 14 on BBC Earth
TORONTO — Blue Ant Media announced today a new two-part series that uncovers the hidden science of how food is grown, processed and cooked, How Your Food Works, will debut […]
Molly of Denali and Backyard Beats win Kidscreen awards
TORONTO — Kids entertainment trade publication Kidscreen handed out this year’s Kidscreen Awards today in a virtual ceremony hosted by Canadian actress and comedian Emma Hunter. Exclusively sponsored by the […]
Work can resume on Manitoba sets on February 12
WINNIPEG — On Screen Manitoba announced today the government of Manitoba is allowing the province’s media production industry to resume full operation with physical distancing and other Covid-19 safety measures […]
Oosterman memo says changes are “now complete” (UPDATED)
Bell Media cuts see three TSN radio stations pulled this week By Steve Faguy HAMILTON – Bell Media’s radio programming cuts entered a second week with the surprise shutdown of […]