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CRTC closes debate on Canadian content regulatory relief, for now

The CRTC denied applications Thursday from CTVglobemedia Inc. and Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. for early regulatory relief from their Canadian content requirements, but industry observers say the matter will re-emerge when the broadcasters’ group licence renewals begin next year. 

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Cogeco, Global reach deal for on-demand content

Cogeco Cable announced a deal Wednesday to offer Global Television programming on Cogeco’s on-demand services.

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Rogers, Bell testing LTE networks

Rogers Communications Inc. and Bell Canada are testing next-generation long-term evolution (LTE) wireless networks.

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Barrett to launch 4G wireless broadband services

Barrett Xplore Inc. announced Thursday that it will launch a next-generation 4G network for rural Canadians by the end of the year.

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CRTC denies request to review dark fibre reporting decision

The CRTC denied a request from MTS Allstream Tuesday to exclude information about dark fibre networks from applications for exemption from the regulation of high-speed access services like broadband Internet. 

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Cablecos propose competitive auction to settle deferral account dispute

The CRTC should hold a competitive auction to determine which company can best utilize deferral account funds for the deployment of HSPA+ technology, Rogers Communications and Quebecor Media Inc. have told the commission.

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Two scientists sidelined after testifying before House health committee

Two European professors say their research careers have suffered after testifying last April before the House Standing Committee on Health about health risks associated with wireless signals.

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New official ACTA draft reveals watered down copyright provisions

Parties to the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) released a new draft Wednesday that shows the negotiating partners have moved away from intellectual copyright provisions describing what signatories shall do to what they “may” do.

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CRTC grants phone service regulation exemptions

The CRTC granted regulatory exemptions Wednesday for local phone services offered by SaskTel and Telus Communications Co. 

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Cable alliance opposes Shaw’s free satellite plan

Shaw Communications Inc.’s plan to set aside $15 million in benefits for free satellite equipment for customers in rural markets would hurt small cable operators, the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) wrote in its final comments on the CRTC proceeding about Shaw’s $2-billion purchase of Canwest Global Communications Corp.

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