ISED releases space and earth station fee schedule

The department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development last week unveiled the schedule for the implementation of its new licensing fee regime for the space stations and earth stations used by satellite service providers. 

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Ten-digit dialing comes to New Brunswick

Starting Friday, callers across New Brunswick will have to begin using 10-digit dialing, and will have to add the 506 area code to all local numbers. 

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CRTC awards Mennonite group FM station in Alberta

The CRTC Tuesday approved a proposal for an FM station serving La Crete, Alta. Two years ago the commission rejected a similar proposal from the Lawen Met Hopninj Radio Society for a licence, saying the limited broadcast day and restricted diversity did not meet regulatory standards.

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Rogers Communications Announces the Passing of Alan Horn

Rogers Communications Inc. announced late-Monday night the passing of company executive and board of directors member Alan Horn.

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London Ont. to get commercial ethnic radio station

Monday the CRTC approved an application by Malayalam Commercial Radio Inc. for a low-power commercial specialty radio station in London, Ont. The station will serve the Indo-Dravidian population of the region.

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Corus still feeling effects of advertising recession

Corus Entertainment Inc. president and CEO Doug Murphy said an “advertising recession” is the cause for a decline in revenues seen this quarter.

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CRTC lifts telecom ban on Lixo Toronto property

The CRTC has lifted a prohibition on service to a Toronto multi-dwelling unit (MDU) owned by Lixo Investments Ltd. The case stems from a complaint lodged last June by Rogers Communications Inc., which was denied access to the building at 70 Yorkville Ave.

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Cogeco sees “less risk” on MVNOs, but still deciding when to launch. 

While Cogeco Inc. says it currently sees “less risk and greater clarity” with regards to the CRTC’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) framework, the company is still stopping short of committing to launching a mobile wireless offering in the coming year.

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Online Streaming Act will modernize broadcast laws: CRTC commissioner

Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, is a necessary tool to update Canada’s broadcasting laws, the CRTC commissioner for Manitoba and Saskatchewan told a conference on Tuesday. Joanne Levy was speaking to the All Access Conference in Winnipeg.

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Gov. announces $1.2m in misinformation research funding

The federal government Wednesday announced that the department of Canadian Heritage would be contributing some $1.2 million to a number of different initiatives around the country aimed at combating misinformation and disinformation. 

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