Corus pulls plug on AM formats in Vancouver, Edmonton
By Connie Thiessen Corus Entertainment has pulled the plug on two of its AM radio formats in Vancouver and Edmonton, and laid off staff. 880 News (CHQT-AM) Edmonton, a sister station to 630 […]
Rogers launches $3M grants program to support 100,000 youth over the next year
Rogers announced Wednesday it has launched a new grants program, Rogers Youth Grants, which will invest $3 million in Canadian non-profit and charitable organizations that provide educational and employment programs for youth aged […]
Bell’s first Best Buy Express store opens in Surrey
Bell and Best Buy Canada announced Wednesday the first of the Best Buy Express small-format retail stores — rebranded from The Source as part of the companies’ strategic partnership announced in January — has […]
Telefilm announces $14.1M in production funding for 26 low-budget English projects
Telefilm Canada announced Wednesday it is investing $14.1 million in 26 feature film projects in the English market under its Production Program in the low-budget stream, which includes international co-productions. Of the […]
Stanley Cup Final Game 7 was Sportsnet’s most-watched broadcast ever
Rogers Sports and Media said Tuesday Sportsnet’s coverage of Monday night’s Stanley Cup Final Game 7 delivered the sports network’s most-watched broadcast ever with an average minute audience of 7.55 million across […]
CRTC consulting on accessibility requirements for online streamers
By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC is asking the public Tuesday for how it should go about mandating accessibility features on online streaming platforms as part of the implementation of the […]
Eastlink continues mobile expansion in northern New Brunswick
Eastlink announced Tuesday the launch of its mobile service and opening of a new retail location in Tracadie, New Brunswick, as part of the company’s ongoing investment in expanding wireless service throughout […]
Rogers Ignite TV customers getting ad-supported Disney+ for free
Rogers Communications and Disney Entertainment announced Tuesday the ad-supported version of Disney+ is now available to Rogers TV customers as part of their eligible Ignite TV package at no additional cost. “We […]
Hollywood Suite to present Canadian TV premiere of The Contestant
Hollywood Suite announced Tuesday it will present the exclusive Canadian television premiere of The Contestant, a documentary that tells the true story of a Japanese reality TV star who was left […]
Feds, Ontario award $97M in funding to connect over 18,600 northern homes to high-speed internet
The federal and Ontario governments on Monday announced more than $97 million in combined funding for ROCK Networks, a PomeGran Inc. subsidiary, to build new fibre infrastructure that will bring high-speed internet […]