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CRTC backs Videotron final offer in RDS dispute

The CRTC has settled a dispute between BCE Inc. and Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron over wholesale rates for a French-language sports channel in Quebec, selecting Videotron’s offer for the per-subscriber wholesale rate for the distribution of Bell’s Réseau des sports (RDS) by Videotron.

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Canadians eager for online health tech: study

The majority of Canadians want to turn to technology to navigate their health care, but only a small percentage actually do so, according to the results of a new Telus Corp.-commissioned study.

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Telus boosting Montreal FTTP network

Telus Corp. said it is investing $111 million in infrastructure in the greater Montreal area to expand its fibre-to-the-premise network to more than 4,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable by the end of the year.

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Joly, Vennard respond to Shoan appeal, allegations of bias

A CRTC commissioner is refuting allegations of inappropriate conduct and racism levied by a former colleague, Raj Shoan, the recently fired representative for Ontario.

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Quebec online gambling law unconstitutional: PIAC

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is asking the CRTC to deem as unconstitutional a Quebec law compelling Internet service providers (ISPs) to block certain online gambling websites.

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CRTC allows less CanCon for unprofitable radio station

The CRTC has approved a transfer of ownership for CKJN-FM in Haldimand County, Ont. from Vista Radio Ltd. to Durham Radio Inc.

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Impact of Alberta fires on Shaw, Telus $5M-$10M: Barclays

Barclays analyst Phillip Huang said in a research note Friday that he estimates Shaw Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. lost about one month of cable revenues as a result of wildfires in Alberta earlier this year, with an overall impact of between $5 million and $10 million.

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Cogeco reports higher revenues, takes a hit from Peer 1

Cogeco Inc. reported higher overall revenues for the third quarter, but a write-down on its Peer 1 business pulled on the reins.

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Elliott Anderson named ACTRA director

The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) has announced that Elliott Anderson is its new director of public policy, reseach and communications.

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Rogers launches new cloud storage service

Rogers Communications Inc. has introduced a new data cloud storage service for businesses, the company said in a press release Thursday.

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