CBC cites role of ‘financial crisis’ on final day of CRTC hearing

GATINEAU, Que.—CBC/Radio-Canada's call for more regulatory flexibility in its broadcasting licences is necessary to deal with an internal “financial crisis” brought about since the Conservative government’s spending-cutting budget was announced last March, said Hubert T. Lacroix, president and CEO of the public broadcaster.

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Cable Cable offers free Apple TVs to bundled subs

Ontario cable provider Cable Cable Inc. is offering a free Apple TV boxes for new customers that sign up for a "triple-play" bundle as part of a holiday promotion.

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CBC reports better results despite higher expenses

CBC/Radio-Canada recorded increased advertising revenues and stronger “net results” despite higher expenses in its 2011-2012 fiscal year, according to the public braodcaster’s annual report.

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CRTC consulting on 3D channel application

The CRTC opened a consultation on an Ethnic Channel Group Ltd. application to bring a high-definition, 3D channel to Canada.

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Telus says Mason reduced its stake

A New York hedge fund that took Telus Corp. to B.C.’s top court over a share conversion battle “clearly reduced a significant portion” of its shares in the company, Telus said.

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Canadian WCIT delegation to oppose more Internet regulation

Canada will oppose proposals to increase regulations on international Internet traffic at a special meeting of the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) 193 member countries in December, Industry Minister Christian Paradis said.

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DragonWave closes deal for Nokia Siemens China segment

DragonWave Inc. finalized a deal to acquire some of Nokia Siemens Networks B.V.'s wireless transport business in China, the company said Friday.

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Shaw to spend $1M to promote free satellite TV program

Shaw Communications Inc. can continue to enroll new subscribers in its Local Television Satellite Solution (LTSS), a free satellite TV program, for another year, and spend $1 million to promote it, the CRTC said.

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CRTC looking at new phone number shortages

The CRTC will form two ad-hoc committees to address a pending shortfall of available phone numbers in Alberta and southern Ontario.

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McCarthy partner Takach runs for Liberal leadership

Toronto-area technology lawyer George Takach said he is running for the federal Liberal party leadership with “super-fast Internet for all Canadians” and a digital bill of rights as key pieces of his campaign platform. 

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