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Quebecor acquires advertising business, expands ad reach in Canada

Telecom | 10/02/2024 4:23 pm EDT

Quebecor logo graphic for The Wire ReportQuebecor Inc. has finalized a deal to acquire the Canada-wide out-of-home advertising business of NEO-OOH, as it looks to expand its ad market footprint. The company said...

Williams, Parisien join Order of Canada

Broadcast | 06/30/2025 10:41 am EDT

Williams, Parisien join Order of CanadaTwo people from the world of broadcasting were among those named in the latest appointments to the Order of Canada. Rideau Hall made the announcement Monday, June 30, just ahead of Canada Day. Tonya Williams was made an officer of the Order, the second of the three tiers...

CRTC told to remember local programming, feature films in new broadcast regime

Broadcast | 06/27/2025 5:48 pm EDT

CRTC told to remember local programming, feature films in new broadcast regimeLocal programming is vital to a robust Canadian television marketplace but...

Telus accuses Bell, Rogers of hindering television rollout at CRTC hearing

Broadcast | 06/27/2025 2:41 pm EDT

Telus accuses Bell, Rogers of hindering television rollout at CRTC hearingVertically integrated carriers like BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications Inc....

Corus posts another quarter of revenue, profit loss; employee costs down 7%

Broadcast | 06/26/2025 6:14 pm EDT

CRTC hears plea from Corus for stronger broadcasting rules as Rogers calls for deregulationCorus Entertainment Inc. reported losses in revenue and profit for the...

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