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CRTC changes should help overcome disappointing FY, Corus says

A host of problems led Corus Entertainment Inc. to post a difficult fourth quarter and year end results, the firm’s president and CEO told an analysts’ call.

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Bell, Northwestel tell CRTC to leave billing dispute with Iristel in hands of the court

The front entrance of the Bell Canada building on Albert Street in Ottawa on Nov. 2, 2021 (photo by Andrew Meade)

BCE Inc.’s Bell Canada and Northwestel have responded to Iristel Inc.‘s application to suspend disconnection notices sent by the incumbents in a dispute over unpaid bills. The two Bell properties told the CRTC in separate Oct. 27 filings that the matter is best left in the hands of the court, and that Iristel’s application is without merit.

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Federal government bans WeChat and Kaspersky apps from devices

Treasury Board President Anita Anand announced Monday that the federal government is banning WeChat and Kaspersky apps from government-issued mobile devices. The ban begins immediately.

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CRTC levies $40K fine for phishing violations

The CRTC has fined a Quebec man $40,000 for sending unwanted emails to thousands of phone numbers, it was announced Monday.

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Rogers defends bulk MDU deals as competitive practice

In an answer submitted to the CRTC last Thursday, Rogers Communications Inc. defended its multiple dwelling unit (MDU) bulk agreement practices, under fire by Beanfield Technologies Inc., saying it is good for competition and any changes should require broader consultation. 

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Competitors rally behind Beanfield in fight against Rogers’ exclusive MDU agreements

Interventions coming in from the CRTC show competitor internet service providers (ISPs) and other independents backing up Beanfield Technologies Inc. in its claims against Rogers Communications Inc.’s bulk multiple dwelling unit (MDU) deals, while incumbent carriers and developers stand opposed.

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Videotron locks out workers in Gatineau, Que

Quebecor Inc. subsidiary Videotron will be locking out its unionized workers in Gatineau, Que., the company announced Friday. The action will begin Monday.

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Bell and Fox forge alliance to boost original CanCon

BCE Inc. and Fox Entertainment Global have unveiled a strategic licensing and distribution partnership, aimed at bolstering Canadian original productions across Bell Media’s platforms, including CTV and Crave, as well as expanding their reach in the United States through Fox, in a Friday press release. 

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Producers say French streaming regulations could serve as an example for Canada

As the CRTC works out how it is going to wrangle streaming platforms and bring them into the regulatory sphere, France’s media production industry could provide a window into what the future might hold for Canadians. 

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Rogers closes Ottawa news station, returns licence to CRTC

Rogers Communications Inc. has shuttered its all-news station in the nation’s capital and laid off all its employees. CKOY-AM was known as CityNews Ottawa. There were fewer than 10 people on staff. The station went dark at 1 p.m. Thursday.

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