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Nine companies finish ISED’s residual spectrum auction with total of 56 licences
Internet and Governance | 07/26/2024 1:17 pm EDT
A residual spectrum auction run by the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) brought in $5.61 million in revenue, as 56 licences out of the...
Kingston politicians urge Corus to roll back layoffs
Media | 07/26/2024 11:52 am EDT
A federal MP and a member of the Ontario legislature from Kingston, Ont. have sent a joint letter to Corus Entertainment Inc. decrying its recent string of layoffs. Because of the cutbacks, Corus no longer has local voices on Kingston radio and several positions were slashed...
Court adds MLB, UFC, UEFA Euro live streams to site-blocking order
Internet and Governance | 07/24/2024 11:21 am EDT
More sports leagues have been added to the list of game live streams...
CTRC considering updating eligibility for Independent Local News Fund
Media | 07/24/2024 8:50 am EDT
The CRTC said Tuesday it is “prepared” to reconsider the eligibility...
CBC allowed to exclude Olympic coverage from Canadian programming expenditures
Internet and Governance | 07/23/2024 4:34 pm EDT
The CRTC has agreed with CBC/Radio-Canada that it may exclude its spending...
Blue Ant joins broadcasters in call for CanCon relief
Media | 07/18/2024 5:30 pm EDT
Blue Ant Media Inc. is calling on the CRTC to lighten its CanCon spending obligations, blaming its...
Greenwin responds to Netflash Part 1 over Kitchener building access
Internet and Governance | 07/18/2024 1:41 pm EDT
Greenwin Corp., the owner of two buildings in Kitchener that are centred in a dispute over a telecom’s access, argues Continuum Online Services Ltd. is overreaching in its...
Drew Olsen named CEO of Copyright Board
Internet and Governance | 07/17/2024 4:25 pm EDT
Drew Olsen has been named vice-chair and CEO of the Copyright Board of Canada, it was announced Tuesday....
Freedom Mobile no longer pursuing full MVNO status
telecom | 07/16/2024 6:02 pm EDT
Quebecor Inc.’s Freedom Mobile division is no longer seeking full mobile virtual network operator...
Federal arbitrator releases paid time political broadcast schedule
Media | 07/15/2024 2:11 pm EDT
Broadcasting arbitrator Monica Song released the latest paid time political...
Bell Canada to offer service in eastern Ontario ILEC’s footprint
telecom | 07/12/2024 3:49 pm EDT
A small independent incumbent in eastern Ontario will be providing access...
Bell buys two tech services firms
telecom | 07/09/2024 6:11 pm EDT
BCE Inc. announced Tuesday that it has bought a pair of technical services companies and added them to its FX Innovation division at Bell Canada.
Statejm is located in Mississauga, Ont. and leverages artificial intelligence...
CRTC considering expanded mandate for Broadcasting Participation Fund
Internet and Governance | 07/05/2024 4:41 pm EDT
The CRTC is considering broadening the scope of the Broadcasting...
Streamers take CRTC to court over Online Streaming Act payment requirements
Media | 07/04/2024 6:30 pm EDT
Apple Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., and the Motion Picture Association-Canada...
Hannah Daley returns to lead The Wire Report
Media | 07/03/2024 5:23 pm EDT
The Wire Report welcomes former reporter Hannah Daley back as its new editor. Originally from New Brunswick, Daley studied journalism at King’s College in Halifax, and worked for online business news publication...
European wireless outage had little effect on Canadian travellers, telcos say
telecom | 07/03/2024 5:09 pm EDT
A wireless outage across Europe seems to have had minimal impact on Canadian tourists, according to wireless providers in this country. The outage lasted for 24 hours last...
ISED starts consultations on right to repair
telecom | 07/02/2024 3:00 pm EDT
The federal department of innovation, science and economic development (ISED) has kicked off its...
Rizwan Jamal leaves Xplore to become CEO of Beanfield
telecom | 07/02/2024 1:44 pm EDT
Rizwan Jamal is the new CEO of Beanfield Technologies Inc. effective immediately, the company announced...
CRTC tells Iristel to pay overdue fees to Bell, Northwestel or risk losing service
telecom | 06/28/2024 5:48 pm EDT
Iristel Inc. has been told to pay overdue fees to BCE Inc. properties in...
CRTC launches consult on Google’s Online News Act exemption
Internet and Governance | 06/27/2024 5:40 pm EDT
The CRTC has kicked off what could be the final hurdle for Google to be...
Netflash seeks entry to two Kitchener buildings
telecom | 06/26/2024 3:58 pm EDT
Continuum Online Services Ltd., which operates under the Netflash name, has filed a Part 1 application with the CRTC seeking access to two multi dwelling units in Kitchener, Ont. The respondent is Greenwin Corp.
Netflash offers telecom and broadcast services to clients in...
CRTC kicks off consults on accessible programming for deaf, blind
Media | 06/25/2024 3:27 pm EDT
The CRTC on Tuesday announced it is initiating two consultations on making...
UPDATED: Stingray, Rogers bolstering FAST channel options
Media | 06/25/2024 12:27 pm EDT
Stingray Group Inc. and Rogers Communications Inc. both announced new...
Internet service quality bill becomes law
Internet and Governance | 06/20/2024 12:47 pm EDT
A private member’s bill on internet service quality has passed through Parliament and received royal...
Class action suit against SiriusXM announced following Competition Bureau fine
Media | 06/13/2024 1:29 pm EDT
A Toronto law firm is launching a class action suit against SiriusXM Radio...
Publishers call on CRTC to set rules for Online News Act collective
Internet and Governance | 06/13/2024 10:12 am EDT
A consortium of news publishers is calling on the CRTC to make regulations...
Quebecor files complaint with Competition Bureau over Loblaw deal with Bell, Rogers
telecom | 06/12/2024 5:43 pm EDT
Quebecor Inc. has lodged a complaint with the Competition Bureau over...
Bell postpones appeal against CRTC fibre access decision
telecom | 06/11/2024 4:18 pm EDT
BCE Inc. is postponing its challenge against the CRTC’s temporary...
Competition Bureau imposes conditions on Bell Outfront acquisition
Media | 06/10/2024 6:17 pm EDT
The Competition Bureau has approved BCE Inc.’s acquisition of Outfront...
Telus invests $44 million in Montreal, Nanaimo network upgrades
telecom | 06/10/2024 4:09 pm EDT
Telus Corp. said on Monday that it will spend nearly $33 million this year upgrading its networks in Montreal. The company also declared plans to invest $11 million in Nanaimo, B.C.
Telus plans to enhance its 5G infrastructure and connect homes and businesses to thousands...
Videotron and Ericsson extend collaboration for five years
telecom | 06/10/2024 2:41 pm EDT
Ericsson AB and Quebecor Inc. subsidiary Videotron have renewed their...
Dasko seeks survey data from CBC in Senate
Media | 06/07/2024 7:24 pm EDT
An Ontario senator is wondering why the Department of Canadian Heritage is looking at the future of...
Eastlink and Corus join forces to present content to customers
Media | 06/06/2024 2:18 pm EDT
Bragg Communications Inc.’s Eastlink announced Thursday it would offer...
SiriusXM to pay $3.3 million penalty for misleading ads
Media | 06/05/2024 6:37 pm EDT
Sirius XM Canada Inc. agreed to pay a $3.3 million penalty to the...
Stingray reports continued revenue growth in fourth quarter
Media | 06/05/2024 4:16 pm EDT
Stingray Group Inc. unveiled its financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024 on Tuesday. Despite a substantial non-cash impairment charge, causing a net loss, the company posted significant revenue growth and improved EBITDA margins.
Stingray’s Q4...
Privacy tribunal unlikely to get through INDU’s look at Bill C-27
Internet and Governance | 06/03/2024 3:28 pm EDT
The government’s proposal to establish a privacy tribunal as part of Bill...
CRTC asks Rogers to maintain service for TekSavvy in decommissioning dispute
telecom | 06/03/2024 12:29 pm EDT
The CRTC has requested Rogers Communications Inc. maintain service for TekSavvy Solutions Inc. in two Toronto buildings until it can make a...
CBC committee needs more francophone minority participation, senator says
telecom | 05/31/2024 2:33 pm EDT
A senator from New Brunswick is upset with the advisory committee on...
Housakos and Gold battle over CBC in Senate
Media | 05/30/2024 8:00 pm EDT
Conservative senator Leo Housakos continued his party’s attacks on CBC/Radio-Canada during the...
CRTC accepts arbitration request in Bell, Quebecor sports channel dispute
Media | 05/22/2024 3:50 pm EDT
The CRTC is stepping in to resolve a dispute between BCE Inc. and Quebecor...
Telus investing $24B in Ontario network upgrades
telecom | 05/21/2024 6:03 pm EDT
Telus Corp.’s spending spree continued on Tuesday as the company announced that it will be investing...
CRTC reports continued increase in spam complaints
Internet and Governance | 05/15/2024 6:32 pm EDT
Complaints filed with the CRTC’s Spam Reporting Centre (SRC) are on the rise, according to the...
CRTC approves APTN programming changes; raises wholesale fee
Media | 05/14/2024 4:53 pm EDT
The CRTC has approved a request from APTN to consolidate its four channels...
Telus announces $33B spend across B.C., Alberta for network upgrades
telecom | 05/13/2024 11:37 am EDT
Telus Corp. announced Monday that it is investing more than $16 billion and $17 billion to “significantly expand and improve” its network infrastructure and operations...
Wildbrain reports revenue declines and net loss in Q3
Media | 05/10/2024 7:44 pm EDT
Kids and family entertainment company Wildbrain Ltd. released the financial results for its third quarter...
CBC still facing scrutiny in both chambers of Parliament
Media | 05/10/2024 5:25 pm EDT
CBC/Radio-Canada continued to come under fire in Parliament Thursday. The...
Telesat says it remains on track as it releases Q1 results
telecom | 05/10/2024 5:08 pm EDT
Telesat Corp. issued its first quarter 2024 figures on Friday and is...
Northwestel ordered to abandon DSL surcharge after eight years
telecom | 05/09/2024 11:48 am EDT
BCE Inc. subsidiary Northwestel has been told by the CRTC to stop charging...
Sylvain Lafrance named chair of Telefilm Canada
Media | 05/08/2024 7:33 pm EDT
Sylvain Lafrance has been appointed the new chair of Telefilm Canada, effective Thursday. His term will run for five years.
He is currently an adjunct professor at HEC Montreal and director of its Media Management Hub. He also chairs the board of directors of TV5, a...
Bloc continues to hammer CBC integration plans
Media | 05/06/2024 7:36 pm EDT
Monday the Bloc Québécois continued its assault on plans for CBC/Radio-Canada to merge some of its...
CRTC denies expedited decision on Big Three’s FTTP wholesale access
telecom | 05/06/2024 7:28 pm EDT
Friday the CRTC denied an application by several stakeholders for an...
INDU committee stuck on amendments to ‘sensitive data’ in Digital Charter Act
Internet and Governance | 05/06/2024 4:23 pm EDT
The House of Commons industry committee continued...
Staffieri touts Rogers accomplishments in Toronto speech
telecom | 05/01/2024 3:49 pm EDT
Rogers Communications Inc. CEO Tony Staffieri gave a rosy picture of life...
Miracle Channel gets licence for discretionary service
Media | 04/29/2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Miracle Channel Association (MCA) has been granted a licence for a...
Rogers sells Monday night NHL rights to Amazon Prime streaming service
Media | 04/25/2024 1:24 pm EDT
Rogers Communications Inc. announced Thursday that it is entering into an...
Bell Media launches FAST channels in English and French
Media | 04/25/2024 1:14 pm EDT
BCE Inc. announced Thursday that it is launching seven English and three...
CCTS reports surge in Rogers, Bell, and Telus complaints
telecom | 04/25/2024 9:38 am EDT
Customer complaints against telecom and TV service providers surged by 43...
Updated: Quebecor scales back Manitoba expansion after CRTC access rate decision
Internet and Governance | 04/22/2024 6:16 pm EDT
Quebecor Inc. announced that it is suspending the launch of its "data-rich" mobile plans in Manitoba after the CRTC decided it must agree to Telus Corp.’s mobile virtual...
WildBrain appoints Mark Trachuk as general counsel
Media | 04/22/2024 12:29 pm EDT
Toronto entertainment company WildBrain Ltd. has named Mark Trachuk as its general counsel. He will also...
Loblaws releases No Name mobile plans across Canada
Media | 04/15/2024 3:41 pm EDT
Grocery giant Loblaw Companies Ltd. is entering the mobile data market with the launch of its No Name...
INDU committee takes out “accepted practices” language from C-27
Internet and Governance | 04/15/2024 3:23 pm EDT
The House of Commons industry Committee continued its clause-by-clause...
Videotron wants City of Ottawa to pay for relocation of equipment and lines
telecom | 04/10/2024 5:18 pm EDT
Quebecor Inc. subsidiary Videotron has filed a Part 1 application with the...
Fizz launches expansion after successful beta testing outside Quebec
telecom | 04/10/2024 4:56 pm EDT
Quebecor Inc.’s flanker wireless brand Fizz has completed the beta testing of its services in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia. On Wednesday, the company...
Wireless networks withstand effects of solar eclipse
telecom | 04/09/2024 6:26 pm EDT
Canada’s four major wireless carriers experienced major upticks in usage during Monday’s solar...
CRTC releases final figures on broadcasting fees
telecom | 04/05/2024 6:14 pm EDT
The CRTC issued follow-up numbers to an earlier decision on broadcasting fees. The initial ruling was...
CRTC sets final conditions of service on three broadcast licence holders
Media | 04/05/2024 6:12 pm EDT
The CRTC issued a series of decisions providing addenda to...
Terago appoints new CFO
telecom | 04/04/2024 5:57 pm EDT
Toronto wireless network manager Terago Inc. has appointed Rajneesh Sapra as its new CFO, effective the beginning of April. He replaces Parveen Mithra who was serving as...
Telecoms prepare responses for solar eclipse
telecom | 04/02/2024 5:22 pm EDT
The April 8 solar eclipse is expected to have an impact on wireless networks as people increase their...
Sunco launches expansion with purchase of Zayo PBX business
telecom | 03/28/2024 9:17 pm EDT
Alberta IT system integrator Sunco Communication and Installation Ltd. is...
Xplore expands broadband footprint in Prince Edward Island
telecom | 03/27/2024 4:31 pm EDT
Xplore Inc. announced Wednesday that it is rolling out high-speed internet...
CANARIE gets more federal funding as it waits for long-term cash
Internet and Governance | 03/27/2024 4:26 pm EDT
The department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) has...
Eastlink unveils video streaming app
Media | 03/26/2024 5:34 pm EDT
Bragg Communications Inc.’s Eastlink announced Tuesday that it is introducing a video streaming application for its mobile users. The TiVo Stream mobile app will permit customers to watch programming on the go.
"We're on a mission to do things differently," Eastlink CEO...
ISED auctioning off 225 leftover spectrum licences
telecom | 03/25/2024 5:49 pm EDT
The department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) is auctioning off 225 spectrum...
CRTC approves Rogers wireless project to boost connectivity in northern B.C.
telecom | 03/22/2024 6:42 pm EDT
The CRTC has approved Rogers Communications Inc.’s funding application...
Competition Bureau wants feedback on artificial intelligence
Internet and Governance | 03/21/2024 6:41 pm EDT
The Competition Bureau announced Thursday that it is seeking feedback from...
Feds provide funding to expand broadband in Nunavut
telecom | 03/21/2024 6:28 pm EDT
The federal government is spending an additional $2.8 million to advance clean energy and roll out...
Falling wireless and internet prices battle inflation, StatsCan says
Internet and Governance | 03/19/2024 5:52 pm EDT
A day after the leaders of Canada’s biggest three telecoms told Parliament that prices for telephone services are falling, Statistics Canada released data illustrating the...
CRTC to consider new radio station for Yellowknife
Media | 03/14/2024 4:19 pm EDT
The CRTC has decided to look at whether the town of Yellowknife, NWT can support another FM radio...
Indigenous Screen Office to receive permanent funding
Media | 03/14/2024 4:01 pm EDT
The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) will receive permanent government funding to support Indigenous-led...
Bell increases security on network grid to battle copper thefts
telecom | 03/13/2024 4:59 pm EDT
As copper prices increase, BCE Inc. is enhancing its security around its...
Champagne second-most lobbied minister, Hill Times finds
telecom | 03/12/2024 3:33 pm EDT
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne...
Frédéric Perron replaces Philippe Jetté at Cogeco
telecom | 03/11/2024 12:00 pm EDT
Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc. announced Monday morning that president and CEO Philippe Jetté is retiring immediately from the companies and will be replaced by Frédéric Perron. Perron was most recently president of...
Beanfield appoints new SVP of commercial services
telecom | 03/07/2024 4:44 pm EST
Beanfield Technologies Inc. has hired Chris Adamkowski as its new SVP of commercial services, the company announced Thursday.
“I am thrilled to be joining Beanfield and contributing to the mission of connecting communities...
Canadian government spends $7.5 million on Manitoba connectivity
telecom | 03/07/2024 2:44 pm EST
Minister of Rural Economic Development Gudie Hutchings continued her tour...
Feds and Alberta spend $112 million on broadband deployment
telecom | 03/06/2024 11:18 am EST
The governments of Canada and Alberta announced Tuesday that they are...
Canada and British Columbia fund high-speed internet rollout in province
telecom | 03/05/2024 9:47 am EST
Monday the federal government and the government of British Columbia joined forces to spend $37 million on 14 high-speed internet projects in the province. Canada’s Minister...
TVA reaches agreement with CUPE local in Quebec
Media | 03/04/2024 12:37 pm EST
Quebecor Inc. subsidiary Groupe TVA has reached an agreement with CUPE local 687, which represents...
Feds invest $2.3M to bring high-speed internet and mobile coverage in Northwest Territories
telecom | 03/01/2024 4:10 pm EST
The Government of Canada announced Friday that it...
Senator questions genocide provisions of Online Harms Bill
Media | 03/01/2024 3:58 pm EST
A member of the Independent Senators Group is questioning why penalties for...
St-Onge appoints committee to look for new CBC president
Media | 03/01/2024 3:50 pm EST
Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge announced Friday an...
CBC and Canadian Media Guild reach tentative agreement
Media | 03/01/2024 3:25 pm EST
CBC/Radio-Canada and the Canadian Media Guild have inked a tentative labour agreement that will cover employees of the public broadcaster for the next three years.
The deal, which must be voted on by union members, sees an immediate pay increase of 6.1 per cent, including...
UPDATED: Competition Bureau expands probe into Google’s advertising practices in Canada
Internet and Governance | 02/29/2024 4:22 pm EST
The Competition Bureau announced...
Senator urges government to increase print advertising
Media | 02/29/2024 3:56 pm EST
A Quebec senator is calling for the government to increase its spending in newspapers and magazines. During Wednesday’s Question Period, Independent Senators Group member Tony Loffreda said...
Canada signs joint statement of principles for 6G
telecom | 02/27/2024 4:49 pm EST
Canada has joined nine other nations to promote the development of next generation telecommunications...
Natalie Théberge appointed vice-chair at CRTC
Internet and Governance | 02/22/2024 1:27 pm EST
The government has named Natalie Théberge as vice-chair at the CRTC, it was announced Thursday. Her...
CRTC angry at Telus over proposed service cuts in Kamloops
telecom | 02/20/2024 11:32 am EST
The CRTC is upset with Telus Corp. over its proposal to eliminate home...
Telus announced partnership with Amazon, Samsung
telecom | 02/20/2024 10:54 am EST
Telus Corp. announced Tuesday that it is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Samsung...
Online News Act proceeding coming in March
Media | 02/13/2024 5:10 pm EST
The CRTC will initiate public consultation on Canada's Online News Act, formerly known as Bill C-18, next...
CRTC denies Distributel’s request for revised access rates for disaggregated HSA services
telecom | 02/12/2024 4:25 pm EST
The CRTC has declined an application from BCE...
CRTC expands forbearance on regulation of high-capacity digital data services
telecom | 02/12/2024 4:13 pm EST
The CRTC announced Monday an expansion in forbearance from regulating high-capacity digital data services interexchange private line (IXPL) services on additional routes. ...