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Radio licences under review for regulatory compliance

The CRTC announced Tuesday that it will renew, on an interim basis, the broadcast licences for five radio stations owned by Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc. (AVR) while it reviews their compliance with the radio regulations..

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Graham Moysey appointed AOL Canada general manager

AOL Canada has announced that it named Graham Moysey as the company’s general manager.

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CMPA raises diversity of voices question on Shaw-Canwest deal

The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) is calling on the CRTC to consider diversity of voices policy as it evaluates Shaw Communications Inc.’s application to purchase the broadcasting assets of Canwest Global Communications.

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Canwest, Quebecor urge commission for all-or-none regulatory relief

Canwest Global Communications and Quebecor Media Inc. are arguing that the CRTC should make the same exception for all private broadcasters if it chooses to grant an immediate reduction of the Canadian content requirements for CTVGlobemedia’s conventional stations.

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Wireless operators oppose government’s licence fee proposal for backhaul spectrum

Wireless operators are taking issue with Industry Canada’s proposal to charge licence fees on a per-MHz-per person basis for fixed services operating in the 25.25 to 28.35 MHz spectrum band.

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Barrie A-Channel gets new anchor

Barrie’s A-Channel has announced the appointment of Tony Grace as the station’s senior anchor. 

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ITU rehabilitating Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) said Monday its emergency telecommunications team is working with the government of Pakistan to rehabilitate the country’s telecommunication infrastructure, which was rendered inoperative in many parts of the country after devastating floods.

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Wavefront selects eight startups for commercialization

Wavefront, a commercialization centre in Vancouver, B.C., has picked eight wireless start-ups in province to take part in its new entrepreneurship program.

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Telus calls for ‘safeguards’ on Shaw’s market power

Telus Corp. has called for “safeguards” to limit Shaw Communications Inc.’s market power and potential for anti-competitive behaviour as Shaw seeks CRTC approval of its purchase of Canwest Global Communications’ broadcasting assets. 

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Investment industry planning to challenge new do-not-call list ruling

The financial industry says it plans to lobby against a recent CRTC decision that brings financial planners under the rules of the national do-not-call list, Ian Russell, president and CEO of the Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC), said in an interview.

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