AMI-tv announces 2024-25 production slate
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced Tuesday its 2024-25 production slate for AMI-tv and free streaming service AMI+, which includes returning series, a new scripted comedy and several new docuseries including one for […]
Terrestar pushes for regulator and industry collaboration on Canadian direct-to-mobile satellite services
A day after Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) launched a consultation on a proposed new spectrum policy that would open up certain mobile spectrum bands for use by satellite service […]
CACTUS says Rogers’s ‘zone’ proposal for community TV will subvert programming
A community television advocate is calling on the CRTC to reject a May application by Rogers to broaden certain broadcast regions to meet its local programming obligations, alleging the result […]
Canadians who switched wireless plans over past year perceive greater value: Abacus Data survey
A new survey from Abacus Data on Tuesday has found 26 per cent of Canadians have changed their wireless plans in the past 12 months, and an “overwhelming” 86 per […]
Feds, Alberta and B.C. announce $190M in combined funding for high-speed internet projects
The federal government in partnership with the governments of Alberta and British Columbia last week announced more than $190 million in combined federal and provincial funding for projects to bring […]
Bell and Mila announce three-year AI partnership
Bell and Montreal-based artificial intelligence research institute Mila last week announced a three-year partnership to develop what they call “cutting-edge AI solutions” to enhance customer experience and optimize business operations. “In line […]
APTN to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with community engagement and special programming
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) says it is embracing a new way of celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) on June 21 by focusing on community engagement while continuing to […]
ISED launches consultation on satellite supplement for mobile coverage
By Ahmad Hathout The department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) has launched Monday a consultation on opening up certain mobile spectrum bands for use by satellite service providers […]
Telecom sector contributed nearly $81B to Canadian economy in 2023: PwC report
Canada’s telecommunications sector contributed $80.8 billion to the country’s GDP and supported nearly 782,000 jobs across industries in 2023, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report commissioned by the Canadian Telecommunications Association […]
Corus CEO Doug Murphy retires
Corus Entertainment announced Monday the early retirement of its president and CEO, Doug Murphy, effective immediately. The media company’s board has appointed Corus executives Troy Reeb and John Gossling as […]