Quebec municipality asks for CRTC’s help in dispute with Bell over pole prep work costs
The Municipalité régionale de comté (MRC) de D’Autray, located in the Lanaudière region northeast of Montreal, has submitted a Part 1 application asking the CRTC to clarify the rules regarding costs related […]
AMI files complaint on years-long deadlock with Videotron on program distribution
By Ahmad Hathout Not-for-profit media company Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) has lodged a complaint with the CRTC alleging Videotron is not treating institutional subscribers in a way that conforms with […]
Telus kicks off annual Days of Giving volunteer initiative
Telus announced Wednesday its 19th annual Telus Days of Giving, the Vancouver-based telecom’s month-long initiative rallying its employees, retirees and partners around the world to volunteer and give back to their local communities. […]
Prices for most wireless and home internet services declined in 2023: ISED annual study
Wireless prices in Canada decreased an average of 18.2 per cent for data plans in 2023 when compared to 2022 prices, according to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s 2023 Price […]
Indie telecom association wants CRTC to raise contribution fee threshold
By Ahmad Hathout An independent telecommunications association is asking that the CRTC to raise the revenue threshold for companies required to contribute annual fees to the commission, after the regulator […]
Bell request to ban Big 3 from last-mile fibre self-serving, harms competition: Rogers and Telus
By Ahmad Hathout Bell’s joint request of the CRTC to permanently block the three largest telecommunications companies from accessing its bundled fibre facilities is an attempt to nullify the competitive […]
CBC launches new spring/summer podcast lineup
CBC on Thursday announced its spring and summer slate of original podcasts, featuring the new anthology series Split Screen as well as in-depth examinations of a curling scandal, the rise of Indian Prime […]
TelMAX breaks ground on fibre internet project in Richmond Hill
York Region internet service provider telMAX announced Friday it broke ground on a new fibre internet infrastructure project that will deliver all-fibre connectivity to residents and businesses throughout the City of Richmond […]
Sportsnet and Calgary Flames extend broadcast partnership for 11 more years
Sportsnet and the Calgary Flames announced Friday an 11-year extension of their exclusive regional broadcast partnership. Sportsnet has been the home of the Flames’ regional broadcasts since the network’s inception in […]
Telefilm announces $21.6M in production funding for 22 French projects
Telefilm Canada announced Thursday 22 projects in the French market will receive financing under its Production Program, representing a total financial commitment of $21.6 million. The projects selected for production […]