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Shaw proposes $203-million benefits package for Canwest deal

OTTAWA–As part of its $2-billion purchase of Canwest Global Communications, Shaw Communications Inc. has proposed a $203-million “tangible benefits” package to the CRTC to ensure a public benefit from the deal.

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Commercial radio stations to contribute more to community radio: CRTC decision

OTTAWA—More money will be coming to the campus and community radio sector through the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC), the CRTC announced Thursday in a new regulatory policy for the sector.

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Game developer calls on feds for more effective tax incentives

OTTAWA—Canada’s video game industry employed more than 14,000 people and generated $2 billion in retail sales in 2009, but some smaller game developers say the federal government should offer more tax breaks to support the industry.

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Digital strategy needs focal point at cabinet table, say experts, industry

OTTAWA—Industry Canada’s portfolio is too broad and the government needs a focal point in cabinet to lead its digital economy strategy, say industry insiders and experts.

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CRTC fines companies $40,000 for repeated violations of do-not call list

The CRTC has imposed new fines of $40,000 on two repeat violators of the National Do Not Call List.

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Graham takes over for Baker at ORION

Darin Graham will take over as president and CEO of ORANA and the Ontario Research and Innovation Optical Network (ORION) on Aug. 1, the research network has announced.

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Postmedia Network names chief transformation officer

Postmedia Network Inc. announced the appointment of Wayne Parrish as chief transformation officer this week.

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CRTC looking at third area code for Toronto region

The CRTC announced Tuesday that it will start to examine options for a new area code in Southern Ontario in advance of the projected depletion of the Toronto region’s 416 and 647 area codes. 

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CRTC opens proceeding on satellite TV policy

The CRTC announced Tuesday that it will hold a hearing on Nov. 16 to review its direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television policy.

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Telus loses court battle over CRTC decision on government services contract

OTTAWA–In a Federal Court of Appeal decision Tuesday, Telus Corp. lost a bit of ground in its continuing fight over a CRTC decision that the company says will put a chill on the enterprise market’s interest in government services contracts.

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