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JLTV applies to become digital satellite service

The CRTC announced Thursday it will hold a consultation on an application by Ethnic Channels Group Ltd. to add Jewish Life Television (JLTV) to the lists of eligible satellite services for digital distribution.

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Social networking gaming gaining popularity

Thirty-nine per cent of gamers spent more time this year playing games accessible through social networking sites, according to the Entertainment Software Association of Canada’s (ESAC) annual snapshot of the Canadian computer and video game industry. 

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Astral reports stronger advertising revenues

Astral Media Inc. reported stronger advertising revenues Wednesday as the company said its consolidated revenues for 2010 increased six per cent from last year to $961 million. 

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Telus agreement with CRTC involves $200,000 for scholarship fund

The CRTC announced Thursday it reached an agreement with Telus Communications Co. that will see the company stop making automated calls and contribute $200,000 to a scholarship fund.

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Local competition shouldn’t be viewed on case-by-case basis, says von Finckenstein

Opening up rural and remote communities to local competition on a case-by-case basis would lead to “special deals,” CRTC chairman Konrad von Finckenstein said Thursday at the basic services hearing. 

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Distributors asking for VOD regulatory flexibility to compete with over-the-top TV

Canada’s incumbent television distributors are telling the CRTC they need more regulatory flexibility for their video-on-demand (VOD) services to better compete with over-the-top video providers such as Netflix and Apple TV. 

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CRTC amends usage-based billing decision

Following on a request from Bell Canada, the CRTC agreed Thursday to amend its decision on a usage-based billing system for third-party Internet service providers (ISPs) that purchase wholesale Internet access from Bell.

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CCTS public awareness initiatives lead to more complaints

The Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services (CCTS) says it ran effective public awareness programs that contributed to a 16 per cent increase in complaints from 2008-2009 to 2009-2010. 

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CRTC consulting on CHAU-TV digital transmitters

The CRTC announced Wednesday a public consultation on an application by CHAU-TV Communications Ltd. to amend its broadcasting licence for French-language conventional television station CHAU-TV Carleton-sur-Mer.

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Shaw Media announces management team

Shaw Communications Inc. announced Wednesday its management team for Shaw Media, the new name for the company’s media division now that it has closed its acquisition of Canwest Global Communications Corp.’s broadcasting assets.

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