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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...

Cranky Yanks and Canuck Thanks: Reactions pour in to streaming rules

Regulatory | 05/22/2026 1:36 pm EDT

Cranky Yanks and Canuck Thanks: Reactions pour in to streaming rulesReaction has come pouring in to Thursday’s decision by the CRTC on rates broadcasters and streamers must pay under the Online Streaming Act. Canadian response is generally...

CRTC makes landmark decisions on CanCon and discoverability — a breakdown

Regulatory | 05/21/2026 5:06 pm EDT

CRTC logo graphic The Wire ReportCanada’s broadcasting regulator is doubling down on rules forcing U.S....

Canada looking to move away from spectrum auctions: official

Regulatory | 05/21/2026 1:20 pm EDT

Popular Wire Report stories of 2025As spectrum demand continues to increase in Canada and across the globe,...

Telecoms sector generates more than $23 billion for Canada’s GDP: report

Telecom | 05/20/2026 2:55 pm EDT

Telecoms sector generates more than $23 billion for Canada’s GDP: reportOTTAWA—Canada’s telecommunications sector directly contributed $27.3...

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