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MTV did not breach code with Bully Beatdown: CRTC

The CRTC said Monday that MTV Canada did not breach the Canadian Association of Broadcasters‘ (CAB) violence code by broadcasting an episode of Bully Beatdown. 

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CRTC approves BCE-CTV transaction, imposes moratorium on exclusive content deals

The CRTC addressed concerns about potential anti-competitive behaviour for vertically integrated companies in a decision Monday, imposing a moratorium on exclusive content deals for vertically integrated carriers until the commission deals with the issue in a hearing this spring. 

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Telus puts $670 million towards B.C. network

Telus Corp. announced Monday that it is investing $670 million to expand and enhance its wireless and wireline networks in British Columbia. 

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TVA income grows 28 per cent

TVA Group Inc. announced Monday that its income grew 28.6 per cent from the same time last year to $29.8 million, the company said in its fourth-quarter results. 

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Colba.Net launching IPTV service in Montreal

Colba.Net Inc. will launch its new Internet protocol television (IPTV) service this year in Montreal, offering Internet and television services for as low as $20 per month, the company said Monday. 

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Traffic management and UBB practices should target peak times, locations, Liberals say

OTTAWA—Liberal industry critic Marc Garneau is calling on the CRTC to verify the incumbent Internet service providers’ (ISP) reports of network congestion. 

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PIAC awarded costs for deferral account hearing

The CRTC approved an application from the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) Friday for awards of $3,265.79 to cover costs for participating in the commission’s October 2010 hearing on Bell Canada‘s use of its deferral account funds.

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Union des consommateurs compensated for hearing

The CRTC approved an application by Union des consommateurs Friday for a costs award of $3,750 for participating in the commission’s June 2010 hearing on customer transfers.

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Polar Bear Club drops radio station application

The CRTC announced Friday that the Cochrane Polar Bear Radio Club is no longer going forward with an application to operate an English-language community FM station in Smooth Rock Falls, Ont. 

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CRTC grants regulatory exemption for NorthernTel

The CRTC granted a request by NorthernTel Friday for exemption from regulation in South Porcupine, Ont.

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