Super Channel introduces doc-focused ‘Super Channel Quest’
By Connie Thiessen Super Channel is introducing Super Channel Quest, the specialty network’s new channel focused on docuseries and documentaries. Available as of Wednesday, the channel will feature a mix of content ranging […]
Videotron’s Fizz expands to new service areas covering 2.2 million more people
Videotron’s discount brand Fizz announced Thursday it has expanded into new areas of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebecor to cover 2.2 million more people. The new areas include […]
Rogers refiles request for interim speed-matching exemption on new gigabit services
Rogers has submitted to the CRTC a restated application for an immediate temporary stay of the speed-matching requirement for its new retail gigabit internet services. The amended application dated Aug. […]
Telus packs more in EnContinu+ streaming bundle
Telus announced late last week that it’s putting more streaming services into its EnContinu+ bundle for Telus and Koodo customers in Quebec. Subscribers to the service will now get two […]
Cogeco brings in chief commercial officer
Cogeco announced Tuesday the hiring of a chief commercial officer, who started last week Monday. Mike Henry is responsible for “leading the sales and marketing, digital, brand, product and community […]
YES TV to be home of Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! for four more years
YES TV, a faith and family-oriented channel owned by Burlington, Ont.-based Crossroads Christian Communications, announced Tuesday a multi-year licence renewal with CBS International Canada, a division of Paramount Entertainment Canada ULC, which […]
Warner Bros. content president ignored non-compete concern from its deal rep, Bell alleges
Bell moves to remove fault on Rogers for not knowing about non-compete restrictions By Ahmad Hathout The president of content sales at Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) allegedly told the U.S. […]
Corus re-orgs credit arrangement
By Connie Thiessen Corus Entertainment says it’s continuing to take steps to better manage its liabilities, announcing Monday it has once again amended its credit agreement in the face of more than $1 […]
Broadcast sector remains profitable with exception of conventional TV, says CRTC
By Connie Thiessen The CRTC has released its annual snapshot of the broadcast sector for 2022-23, which overall remained profitable, with the exception of conventional television. For the 2023 broadcast year, ended Aug. 31, […]
CRTC says separate MVNO agreement required for Bell network access
Peladeau lambasts “contradictory” decision By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC said Thursday that Quebecor must come to an agreement on separate terms with Bell unrelated to the commission-approved tariff in order […]