CRTC reopens Local1 application in new proceeding

The proposal to create a news service called Local1 is back before the commission.

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Group considering new French-language TV channel outside Quebec

The Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue is looking at the viability of starting a new French-language television channel catering to francophones living outside Quebec. 

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IPTV rollout do-or-die for Bell Aliant, analysts say

Bell Aliant’s ability to expand its Internet protocol television (IPTV) business in Eastern Canada will determine the company’s long-term viability, industry analysts say.

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CCMIA chair joins Balanced Copyright for Canada board

The Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA) announced Wednesday that it is joining the Balanced Copyright for Canada (BCC) coalition, a national organization advocating in support of the Conservative government’s copyright reform legislation, Bill C-32.

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Telus TV customers to use Xbox 360s as set-top boxes

Telus Corp. and Microsoft announced Wednesday that they are enabling customers to use Xbox 360 gaming consoles to access Telus’ new Optik TV digital television service.

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Telus asks Industry Canada for binding roaming arbitration in Manitoba

Telus Corp. has filed a request with Industry Canada for mandated roaming and increased wireless competition in Manitoba. 

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CMPA meets with Shaw, but don’t agree on Canwest-Shaw benefits package

OTTAWA–The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) held two meetings with Shaw Communications Inc. last week to discuss the company’s benefits package arising from its $2-billion purchase of Canwest Global Communications—but they walked away from the meetings with plans to take their disagreements to the CRTC

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CRTC sets hearing on Cogeco acquisition of Corus stations

The CRTC announced Tuesday a public consultation on Cogeco Inc.’s application to purchase Corus Entertainment Inc.’s Quebec radio stations. 

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Big three telco incumbents take different approaches to foreign ownership restrictions

OTTAWA—Canada’s telecommunications incumbents disagree on what changes the federal government should make to the foreign investment restrictions under the Telecommunications Act.

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Telus gains access to EdgeCast Network

Telus Corp. announced Tuesday it has entered into a joint agreement with EdgeCast Networks to access the company’s global content delivery network. 

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