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Zarlink gets new vice-chair of the board

Adam Chowaniec has been appointed vice-chair of Zarlink Semiconductor’s board of directors, effective immediately. In this new position he will be responsible for monitoring and refining the Zarlink’s strategic plan, in consultation with the board, management, and shareholders. Chowaniec joined the company’s board in February 2007, and brings a wealth of technology knowledge and leadership expertise to Zarlink.

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Zarlink get its directors re-elected to board

Zarlink Semiconductor won a proxy battle with a group of dissident shareholders and has had its slate of nominees elected to the board of directors. Henry Simon, Kirk Mandy, Hubert Lacroix, Spencer Lanthier, Jules Meunier, Dennis Roberson, Oleg Khaykin, and Adam Chowaniec were all re-elected.

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Andy Westcott to lead broadband Canadian field operations for Creative Vistas

Creative Vistas, Whitby ON, has appointed Andy Westcott as its new senior VP, Canadian Field Operations for Dependable HomeTech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creative Vistas. Most recently, Westcott was president/CEO of Alentron, which provides installation and repair services for Rogers Cable in southwestern Ontario. In May 205, he was promoted to president/CEO in May 2005 when Bell Canada acquired Entourage. Creative Vistas provides advanced video security and surveillance and broadband-related services.

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Analysts divided on market opportunities for new entrants

There haven’t any formal announcements yet on what the winners from Canada’s Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) auction will bring to market, but industry analysts say they have a good idea where the low hanging fruit lies. They can’t agree, however, on what markets new players should pursue.

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The Fight Network takes global expansion to Francophone Canadians

A shrinking pool of advertising dollars, the always tough battle for distribution, and competition from the Internet hasn’t deterred three broadcasters from applying to launch two French-language services and yet another news channel in Toronto. The public hearing begins September 24 in Gatineau, Que.

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CRTC: Profits continue to rise for commercial private radio

An increase in advertising revenue garnered Canada’s commercial radio stations$1.5 billion in profits for 2007, according to the CRTC. The Commission says this represents a 6.2% increase from $1.4 billion in 2006 to the current figure of $1.5 billion. Considering that $1.159 billion was spent on expenses, the radio industry still raked $300.2 million in profits, which is an increase of 5.5% or $15.7 million before interest and taxes.

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Corus rearranges leadership structure

Following John Hayes decision to step down  as president of Corus Radio, Corus Entertainment Inc. has announced changes to its leadership structure. John Cassaday, president and CEO of Corus Entertainment Inc. will take over as head of Corus Radio effective September 2. Mario Cecchini, Chris Pandoff, Doug Rutherford and Bryan Ellis will become vice presidents for Ontario, Quebec and the West. In addition they take over the roles of vice presidents for planning. Rutherford will also be in charge of the Edmonton Radio cluster.

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Telus urges broadband investment of $1 billion

Telus Corp. has told the federal government that it should take $1 billion from the $4.25 billion raised from Industry Canada’s Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrum auction and invest in expanding broadband throughout the country. Janet Yale, executive VP of corporate affairs at Telus, says this is an unprecedented opportunity to take broadband deeper into rural and remote parts of Canada.

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Ontario health care association gets better with Mitel gear

The Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres (OACCAC) has been able to better respond to clients following the implementation of new unified IP communications from Mitel Networks.

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Investors sought for new multimedia production centre in Ottawa

A corporation representing the film and television industry in Ottawa is looking for investors to fund a new multimedia production centre in the capital region, following the release of a study confirming that there’s a “significant” demand for such a facility.If built, players in Ottawa’s film and TV sector say it will enable the capital region to tap into a $5-billion-a-year industry in Canada. The study was commissioned by the Ottawa-Gatineau Film and Television Development Corp. (OGFT) in January and released on July 9.OGFT GM Roch Brunette says the film industry currently generates about $30 million a year in the Ottawa region, but stresses that with the presence of a multimedia facility, the figure will likely double.

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