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CACTUS thorn in side of Rogers’ plan for community stations
The Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS) is opposing a plan by Rogers Communications Inc. to change the conditions of service for linear community programming. The association filed an intervention with the CRTC on June 12. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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TekSavvy and Rogers reach agreement in copper decommissioning dispute
TekSavvy Solutions Inc. and Rogers Communications Inc. have settled their dispute over the incumbent’s plans to upgrade its facilities in two Toronto buildings, a move that would have cut off service to the wholesaler’s customers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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CMPA accuses Corus of non-compliance, seeks appeal of regulatory relief
The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) is asking the Federal Court of Appeal to quash the CRTC’s decision to grant regulatory relief to Corus Entertainment Inc., claiming the company has not been complying with the spending requirements it was pleading to have loosened. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Competition Bureau investigating fake reviews on Amazon
The Competition Bureau has been granted a court order compelling Amazon.com Inc. to provide it with detailed internal records related to user reviews and promotional badges. The watchdog has been investigating potential fake or misleading product reviews on Amazon’s platform for almost three years. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign …
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House of Commons considering VoIP telephony for MP riding offices
The House of Commons is experimenting with a new Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony system for MPs’ constituency offices. The pilot project is slated to get underway this month and will last from six to 12-months. It was approved by the House Board of Internal Economy on May 23. This content is available to …
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Doing good means doing well financially, Entwistle tells Canadian Club
The longest-serving CEO of a Canadian telecom told the Canadian Club in Toronto that having a social conscience is good for a corporation’s bottom line. Darren Entwistle of Telus Corp. was the featured speaker at Wednesday’s luncheon. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Indigenous communities to buy Northwestel for up to $1B
A group of Indigenous communities from the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut announced plans to buy Northwestel from BCE Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to …
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UPDATED: Rogers snatches content from Corus and Bell
Rogers Communications Inc. announced Monday that it had signed deals to bring programming from Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. and Comcast Corp.’s NBCUniversal to Canadian screens. Corus Entertainment Inc. issued a news release late Friday stating it had lost the contract with Warner Bros. That contract expires at the end of December. This content is available …
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Wireless data essential tool for study of urban recovery from pandemic
Social scientists are depending on wireless data to drive their research. A study at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities uses such information as the cornerstone of its research. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media …
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