Telus selects Magnite as preferred tech partner for enhanced connected TV offering
Telus announced Tuesday it has chosen Magnite’s SpringServe ad server and Magnite Streaming supply-side platform (SSP) to power its free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) and online video advertising inventory. The partnership aims […]
CRTC approves additional funding for Northwestel fibre expansion in Yukon
The CRTC has approved a request from Northwestel for additional funding via the Broadband Fund to drive its fibre expansion in rural Whitehorse. Representing the sixth increase in funding for its Yukon […]
Telus Health announces health data interoperability collaboration with Nova Scotia Health
Telus Health last week announced a collaboration with Nova Scotia Health (NSH) to enable residents of the province to access their primary care information through the YourHealthNS app. “This health data interoperability initiative […]
Heather Steele promoted to regional news director for Global Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Corus Entertainment’s Global News on Monday announced Heather Steele has been named as the new regional news director and station manager for Global Manitoba and Saskatchewan. “Heather has made a […]
CRTC considering application to expand BPF’s mandate to include online news proceedings
The CRTC is asking for comments on a Part 1 application from the Broadcasting Participation Fund (BPF) to expand its mandate so it can provide financial support for public interest […]
Hollywood Suite to premiere The Movie Man documentary August 7
Hollywood Suite announced last week a feature documentary about “The Movie Man” Keith Stata, owner of Kinmount, Ontario’s independent movie theatre Highlands Cinemas, is coming to Hollywood Suite On Demand on […]
Measures taken by Rogers to improve network resiliency and reliability after July 2022 outage are satisfactory: report
The combination of measures that Rogers undertook after its major service outage in July 2022 are satisfactory to improve the Rogers network resiliency and reliability as well as to address […]
Cable companies blast Telus proposal to significantly increase pole attach rate
By Ahmad Hathout A consortium of large cable companies is blasting a proposal by Telus to significantly increase its pole attachment rate in British Columbia and Alberta, saying it will […]
Quebecor Fund announces $549K in film production assistance and export support funding
CMF contributes an additional $150K in export assistance The Quebecor Fund board of directors last week announced funding for two projects under its Film Production Assistance Program and for one business model […]
Telefilm invests $3.3M in six indigenous projects
Telefilm Canada last week announced an investment of $3.3 million in six indigenous film projects through the indigenous funding streams for the Theatrical Documentary Program and the Production Program in both […]