Corus buys more time to pay down debt
By Connie Thiessen Corus Entertainment says it’s been able to renegotiate its credit arrangement through the end of March, as the company reported its fiscal fourth quarter earnings. Led by […]
Rogers to raise money through new subsidiary carrying parts of wireless backhaul
By Ahmad Hathout Rogers said Thursday it has entered into an agreement to sell to a “leading global financial investor” a minority equity stake in a newly formed subsidiary that […]
Rogers, EORN say new 5G cell towers now operational in eastern Ontario
The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) and Rogers announced Wednesday that the cable giant’s 32 new 5G towers are now operational to deliver service to parts of eastern Ontario. 5G […]
Northwestel launches high-speed internet in Tsiigehtchic and Fort McPherson
Northwestel announced Wednesday the launch of high-speed internet in the communities of Tsiigehtchic and Fort McPherson in Northwest Territories. That means residents of those communities, who will also be able […]
Uvagut TV gets mandatory distribution on basic TV
The CRTC on Tuesday granted Uvagut TV mandatory distribution on basic TV, beating out its fellow Inuktut-language broadcaster Inuit TV for the spot. Distributors will need to pay a monthly […]
Corus unveils more programming details around rebranded Home Network, Flavour Network
By Connie Thiessen Corus Entertainment has unveiled more programming details around the year-end launch of its rebranded Home Network and Flavour Network channels. As of Dec. 30, Flavour Network and […]
Blue Ant announces FAST channels deal with Pluto TV in U.S.
Toronto-based Blue Ant Media announced Tuesday that it has agreed to a “multi-faceted” partnership with free ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV in the United States, which includes two of Blue […]
Heritage launches Changing Narratives Fund
Canadian Heritage announced Monday the launch of a fund that is intended to “support incentives and initiatives to encourage greater participation by diverse communities in the media and cultural industries.” […]
Marie-Philippe Bouchard confirmed as next CBC/Radio-Canada president
By Connie Thiessen Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge has confirmed the appointment of Marie-Philippe Bouchard as CBC/Radio-Canada’s next president and CEO. Appointed for a five-year term, effective Jan. 3, Bouchard’s appointment had been widely rumoured since last week when […]
OUTtv seeks regulated wholesale fee for distribution as it reports lower sub base
By Ahmad Hathout A television network that focuses on Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ communities wants the CRTC to broaden its distribution on basic television, or at least set a base wholesale fee […]