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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...

Canadians want quick action on potential AI harms, says advocacy group head

Regulatory | 09/17/2025 5:34 pm EDT

Canadians want quick action on potential AI harms, says advocacy group headThe messaging coming from the inaugural Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, is misaligned with public expectations for Canada’s...

Geist researching Canadian ‘digital policy divide’

Regulatory | 09/16/2025 5:55 pm EDT

Geist researching Canadian ‘digital policy divide’A new research initiative led by University of Ottawa law professor Michael...

Bell ordered to pay fine for delaying access to support structures

Regulatory | 09/12/2025 5:28 pm EDT

Bell ordered to pay fine for delaying access to support structuresBCE Inc. has until mid-October to pay a $7.5 million fine ordered upon it...

Ericsson lays off 100 Canadian employees in move Steelworkers allege is union busting

Telecom | 09/11/2025 4:51 pm EDT

Ericsson lays off 100 Canadian employees in move Steelworkers allege is union bustingEricsson AB is laying off 100 workers across the...

Telus finalizes wireless tower deal with La Caisse

Telecom | 09/11/2025 2:57 pm EDT

Telus finalizes wireless tower deal with La CaisseTelus Corp. announced on Thursday, Sept. 11 that it has closed its agreement with La Caisse to sell 49.9...

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