CRTC eyes ease of cancellation, internet ‘nutrition labels’ in updated roadmap
Eatrides says internet ‘nutrition’ label possibly on menu By Ahmad Hathout The head of the CRTC said Monday that the regulator will be launching public consultations “in the weeks ahead” […]
Crime Beat returns for sixth season on Global News
True crime show Crime Beat is returning for a 26-episode sixth season tonight on Global News. The show dives into some of Canada’s most infamous criminal cases. It will air […]
Rogers upgrades network for Taylor Swift concerts
Rogers said Thursday that it has completed an $8-million upgrade to its 5G network at Rogers Centre in Toronto ahead of a six-night tour stop by singer Taylor Swift next […]
Wildbrain to launch more FAST channels on Pluto TV
WildBrain said Thursday it is partnering with ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV to launch the first-ever single-IP Pokemon FAST channel on October 22. The Pluto TV channel will provide viewers […]
Eastlink debuts two new local series on Community TV
Eastlink announced Thursday two new documentary series to debut next week on Community TV as part of its fall premiere “showcasing inspiring stories from successful local entrepreneurs and community heroes.” […]
Bell to bring USA Network, Oxygen True Crime to Canada
By Connie Thiessen Bell Media has secured a major content and licensing agreement with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution that will bring the USA Network and Oxygen True Crime cable channels to Canada for the first time. Starting […]
Telus joins org to offer newcomers deals on services
Telus announced Wednesday that it is partnering with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) to provide new immigrants with special offers on purchases of the telecom’s services through the ICC’s […]
CBC/Radio-Canada appointment yet to be finalized: Canadian Heritage
By Connie Thiessen The office of Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says a decision has yet to be finalized on who will succeed CBC/Radio-Canada President Catherine Tait. Several Quebec media […]
Indie telecom accuses Rogers of undue preference on interconnection point
By Ahmad Hathout Internet service provider Fibernetics is accusing Rogers of undue preference by allegedly refusing to allow the independent telecom to use a third party transport service at the […]
Moses Znaimer leads ZoomerMedia go-private transaction
By Connie Thiessen ZoomerMedia has announced that founder Moses Znaimer, together with several other shareholders, have entered into a definitive agreement to privatize the company. Founded by Znaimer in 2008, […]