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Community television represents tiny share of TV market: CRTC stats

Community television makes up a tiny share of the Canadian television market, according to statistics released Thursday by the CRTC. 

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FQM calls on federal government to speed up broadband stimulus process

The Fédération Québécoise des Municipalités (FQM) is calling on the federal government to follow through on its commitment to offer funding to extend high-speed Internet access to communities. 

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Industry battle over CRTC decision continues in newspapers

A battle between CTV and Rogers over the CRTC’s decision on value for signal isn’t any losing steam. On the contrary, it’s picked up in the comment sections of newspapers. 

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Clement wants to stick to digital TV deadline

Industry Minister Tony Clement said Wednesday he does not want to see delays in the transition from analog to digital over-the-air television by the Aug. 31, 2011 deadline. 

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CRTC to hear from 94 groups on community television policy framework

The CRTC’s upcoming hearings on the state of community television are attracting broad interest as the commission prepares to hear from 94 organizations this month, including cable providers, industry groups, unions, consumer rights groups, charities, community organizations and individual Canadians. 

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Bell and Telus take issue with ‘misleading’ CRTC figures issued days before value for signal decision

Telus Corp. and Bell Canada say the CRTC released misleading financial information that favoured the broadcasting industry just days before the commission’s seminal March 22 decision on value for signal.

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CACTUS alleges ‘abuse’ in community television systems

CRTC audits of Canada’s community channels between 2002 and 2005 found “numerous abuses,” says the Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS). 

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Enablence and Vianet to supply HD TV and broadband in Sudbury

Enablence Technogies Inc., a supplier of fibre-to-the-home, announced Monday that it will work with Vianet Internet Solutions to bring HD television and broadband Internet services to the Greater Sudbury Area. 

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Newcap Radio announces Cardinal as program manager

Newcap Radio has announced the appointment of Par Cardinal as its new program manager in Alberta. 

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MTS’ fibre-to-the-home network expands north of Winnipeg

MTS announced Tuesday the deployment of its fibre-to-the-home network in Selkirk, St. Andrews and St. Clements, north of Winnipeg, Man. 

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