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WildBrain appoints Mark Trachuk as general counsel
Toronto entertainment company WildBrain Ltd. has named Mark Trachuk as its general counsel. He will also serve as corporate secretary to the board of directors. He succeeds James Bishop, who has left the firm. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, …
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Globe and Mail reporter digs into story of Rogers Communications
The recent history of Rogers Communications Inc. has had more drama than anything broadcast on its CityTV network. The company poached its CEO Joe Natale from Telus Corp. only to ultimately dismiss him. It battled the Competition Bureau in order to be allowed to take over Shaw Communications. Then there was the internecine squabble between …
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Frédéric Perron replaces Philippe Jetté at Cogeco
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 Cogeco Connexion, the firms’ broadband subsidiary. In addition to being president and CEO, he will serve as a director of both …
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Beanfield appoints new SVP of commercial services
Beanfield Technologies Inc. has hired Chris Adamkowski as its new SVP of commercial services, the company announced Thursday. 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 The Wire …
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Natalie Théberge appointed vice-chair at CRTC
The government has named Natalie Théberge as vice-chair at the CRTC, it was announced Thursday. Her five-year appointment begins on April 3. 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 …
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Massie new residential services SVP at Beanfield
Beanfield Technologies Inc. has named Michael Massie as its new SVP, residential services, the firm announced Thursday. Massie is a veteran telecom executive, having done stints with BCE Inc. Cincinnati Bell Inc. (now known as altafiber) and Hawaii Telecom Ltd. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Rogers sisters leave board of directors in private settlement
Melinda Rogers-Hixon and Martha Rogers are retiring from the telecom company’s board of directors, announced Rogers Communications Inc. on Wednesday. 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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CRTC’s vice-chair of broadcasting steps down
The CRTC’s interim vice-chair of broadcasting and commissioner for Quebec, Alicia Barin, stepped down from her position last week. 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 The …
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