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Rogers closes Ottawa news station, returns licence to CRTC
Rogers Communications Inc. has shuttered its all-news station in the nation’s capital and laid off all its employees. CKOY-AM was known as CityNews Ottawa. There were fewer than 10 people on staff. The station went dark at 1 p.m. Thursday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Rogers partners with SpaceX to detect wildfires
As the wildfire season continues to spread, Rogers Communications Inc. announced Thursday it has joined up with Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) to use satellites to locate fires. 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 …
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Rogers awarded $13 million from Competition Bureau in Shaw deal
Rogers Communications Inc. has been awarded nearly $13 million in costs from the Competition Bureau over the bureau’s losing case against the takeover of Shaw Communications. The money reflects legal costs and reasonable disbursements from the two corporations, now merged. The cost structure was determined by the Competition Tribunal. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Rogers asks CRTC to dismiss discrimination claims from Telus in TTC dispute
As the Toronto subway network access dispute continues, Rogers Communications Inc. says Telus Corp.’s undue preference allegations against it are baseless and hypocritical, according to filings made to the CRTC last Friday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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Rogers unveils 5G service on Toronto subway
Rogers Communications Inc. has rolled out its 5G wireless service on some stations on the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) subway network. The move comes as other players decry their lack of access to the grid. 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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Longtime Rogers executive Philip Lind dies at 80
Philip Lind, one of the earliest hires at Rogers Communications Inc., has died at the age of 80, the company announced Sunday. He joined the fledgling firm in 1969 when he was hired by founder Ted Rogers. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Ex-Rogers CEO Joe Natale sues company for alleged wrongful dismissal
The former CEO of Rogers Communications Inc. Joe Natale is suing the company for $24 million, claiming it is in breach of contract and that he was wrongfully dismissed, according to a Globe and Mail article published on Friday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Rogers reviewing CRTC decision to choose Quebecor MVNO rates
Rogers Communications Inc. will be reviewing the impact of the CRTC’s decision to choose Quebecor Inc.’s offer for a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) access agreement, and may even go so far as to appeal the decision, according to its CEO Tony Staffieri. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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CRTC’s choice of Quebecor MVNO rates comes as no surprise: Analysts
Industry analysts said it is no surprise that the CRTC selected Quebecor Inc.’s offer to enter into a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) access agreement with Rogers Communications Inc. The two parties entered final offer arbitration to resolve an impasse over the price of access to Rogers’s wireless facilities. Monday, the CRTC chose Quebecor’s offer …
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Champagne orders ISED to start expedited consult over TTC access rights
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that he is directing his department to launch an expedited consultation process regarding network access to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). 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 …
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Bell says Rogers is the unresponsive one in pole negotiations
BCE Inc. told the CRTC that it is prepared to allow Rogers Communications Inc. access to its 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 Report …
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Rogers asks CRTC to redefine PNIs, change conditions of licence
Rogers Communications Inc. is asking the CRTC to amend the conditions of licence (COL) for its broadcasting properties to allow for more independently-produced programming and to expand what is defined as a program of national interest (PNI). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Call for broadcast participation fund cash injection gets support at CRTC
A group of consumer advocacy organizations have received some support for their call for a restructuring of the Rogers Communications Inc. tangible benefits payment to shore up the Broadcast Participation Fund. 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 …
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Quebecor launches Freedom’s first nationwide plan
In its first major promotion since acquiring Freedom Mobile from Shaw Communications, Quebecor Inc. has announced a nationwide mobile plan. 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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Judge rejects broadcasters’ request for increased fine in set-top box case
A Federal Court of Appeal judge has dismissed an attempt by BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc., and Quebecor Inc. to win a greater damages payout from a seller of pre-loaded set-top boxes. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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Federal Court and Competition Tribunal didn’t understand Rogers-Shaw merger: Prof
OTTAWA–The Federal Court of Appeal and the Competition Tribunal did not properly understand the implications of Rogers Communications Inc.’s merger with Shaw, according to a law professor speaking at the International Institute of Communications Canadian chapter 2023 conference. At the same time Canada’s competition cop said he stands by his decision to seek a “full …
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Rogers reports strong first quarter of 2023
Rogers Communications Inc. released its first quarterly report since it was granted approval to take over Shaw Communications 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 The …
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Ex-minister Navdeep Bains joins Rogers c-suite
Former Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains has been appointed Rogers Communications Inc.‘s chief corporate affairs officer as part of a larger executive level shakeup at the company in the wake of receiving final approval from the department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development for the acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Public interest groups call for shored up Broadcasting Participation Fund
A group of six consumer and public advocacy organizations is asking the CRTC to step in to restructure a Rogers Communications Inc. payment to shore up a fund meant to bankroll public interest participation in broadcasting proceedings before the regulator. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Rogers-Shaw, Freedom-Quebecor deals finally closed
After a two-year struggle, Rogers Communications Inc. has successfully completed its takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. The deal closed Monday, the same day that Shaw divested itself of Freedom Mobile, which it sold to Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron subsidiary. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock …
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UPDATED: Champagne blesses Rogers-Shaw wedding; critics bemoan ‘dark day’
OTTAWA–Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is permitting the transfer of Freedom Mobile licences from Shaw Communications Inc. to Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron division. He announced a 21-part package Friday that imposes conditions on Shaw suitor Rogers Communications Inc., which includes establishing a Rogers headquarters in Calgary, Alta., and the creation of 3,000 new jobs …
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ACTRA boycotts Rogers and other firms over non-union commercials
The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) is calling for a boycott of six major retailers it accuses of using non-union actors in its commercials. One of the boycotted firms is Rogers Communications Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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CRTC finds Rogers in the wrong in OneSoccer carriage dispute
Rogers Communications Inc. has given an undue preference to itself by refusing to carry Timeless Inc.’s OneSoccer, according to the CRTC. 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 …
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Champagne most lobbied minister in Canadian government, survey finds
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne was the most-lobbied minister in cabinet last year, a survey has discovered. Reporters for the Wire Report’s affiliated publications The HIll Times and The Lobby Monitor conducted an in-depth look at the lobbying industry in Ottawa. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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All sides endorse Mazier’s internet bill in committee
Conservative MP Dan Mazier’s private member’s bill on internet service quality metrics got a smooth ride in the House of Commons industry committee on Monday. MPs from all parties backed the bill and all the witnesses who appeared before the panel spoke in favour of the legislation, known as Bill C-288. Their only quibble was …
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Competition Bureau releases recommendations for changes to law
The Competition Bureau Wednesday released its recommendations regarding changes to Canada’s competition law. The voluminous filing is in response to government initiatives seeking to overhaul the Competition Act. 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 …
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Roaming rate charge increase ‘unacceptable’: Champagne
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office has denounced plans by BCE Inc.’s Bell Mobility and Telus Corp. to hike roaming charges internationally. The changes take effect next 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 …
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B.C. wants CRTC to reverse directives on relocation costs
British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) wants the CRTC to reverse its direction for the province to reimburse Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. for construction-forced relocation of transmission cables at rates comparable to what the province pays Telus Corp. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in …
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Shaw defends off-tariff agreements, Telus calls for review in TekSavvy complaint
Shaw Communications Inc. has argued that the type of off-tariff-agreement (OTA) that its hopeful future owner Rogers Communications Inc. has agreed to enter into with Quebecor Inc.‘s Videotron to facilitate the Quebec-based company’s acquisition of Shaw’s Freedom Mobile are in fact pro-competitive and will contribute to the regulator’s telecommunications policy objectives. This content is available …
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Deadline for Shaw-Videotron deal extended, yet again
For the fourth time, the deadline for the proposed merger of Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. and the corresponding sale of Freedom Mobile by Shaw to Quebecor Inc. has been extended. Most recently set for Feb. 17, the new deadline is Mar. 31. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Champagne plays coy on Rogers-Shaw announcement, vows lower prices
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he will not be forced into a decision on the takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc. The companies have set a goal of this Friday to resolve the matter. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot …
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Canadian telecoms waive fees to Turkey and Syria following earthquake
Telecommunications companies across Canada are waiving fees for texts and long distance calls in the wake of the earthquake which struck Syria and Turkey. The waiver will last until the end of the month. 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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Rogers will be able to compete in a four-player market: Staffieri to investors
Rogers Communications Inc. will not need more financing from the capital markets in order to close its deal to acquire Shaw Communications Inc., according to Rogers’ chief financial officer Glenn Brandt. 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 …
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Rogers, Shaw, and Quebecor extend their deadline once again
The three companies at the center of one of the biggest mergers in Canadian telecom history have once again extended their “deadline” for the companies to finalize the deal, this time to Feb. 17. 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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On Rogers-Shaw, Champagne faces policy choice
All eyes are on Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, who is the last line of defense for opponents of the pending merger between Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. “It’s going to wind up like an albatross — an albatross around one’s neck — if he makes the wrong decision. And he’ll be remembered as …
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Updated: Federal Court of Appeal dismisses Competition Bureau case
Tuesday afternoon the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed with costs the Commissioner of Competition’s appeal of the Competition Tribunal’s decision on the merger of Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications 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 …
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Globalive seeks to become national carrier by buying Manitoba spectrum
Frustrated in its attempt to buy Freedom Mobile back from Shaw Communications Inc., Globalive Capital Corp. has announced it wants to acquire Manitoba spectrum licences from Xplore’s now-defunct mobile brand. Globalive operated WIND Mobile until 2016 when it was sold to Shaw and rebranded as Freedom. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Telecoms file briefs on service fees for radio equipment
Rogers Communications Inc. and Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding Corp. have filed comments with the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) over telecommunications and radio equipment service fees. The ministry asked for the briefs last month. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Telecoms file arguments in Competition Bureau appeal of Rogers-Shaw merger
All eyes in the telecom world will be focused on the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) next Tuesday when it hears the appeal from the Commissioner of Competition over the proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc. The Competition Tribunal dismissed the Competition Bureau’s (CB) original case back in late December. This …
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Rogers Communications Announces the Passing of Alan Horn
Rogers Communications Inc. announced late-Monday night the passing of company executive and board of directors member Alan Horn. 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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CRTC approves interim rates for Rogers 1.5 Gbps aggregated TPIA service speed
The CRTC approved, on an interim basis, a monthly rate of $49.06 for Rogers Communication Inc.’s speed band ranging from 1025 to 1500 Mbps and its associated 1.5 Gbps aggregated third-party internet access (TPIA) service speed. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Competition Bureau undercuts its own case, National Bank analyst maintains
As spectators await the release of a decision in the takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc. from the Competition Tribunal, one industry analyst is focusing on a specific aspect of the Competition Bureau’s (CB) argument against the merger. Closing arguments were made last week. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already …
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CRTC’s regulatory policy plays central role in Rogers-Shaw closing arguments
In the drama that has unfolded in front of the Competition Tribunal over the past month, as the tribunal hears arguments on whether or not it should approve Rogers Communications Inc.‘s $26 billion plan to buy Shaw Communications Inc., an unexpected character has been the CRTC’s third-party internet access (TPIA) regime. This content is available …
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Heritage committee finishes clause-by-clause study of C-18
The House of Commons Committee on Canadian Heritage finished clause-by-clause study of bill C-18, the Online News Act, on Friday morning. Committee chair Hedy Fry was scheduled to report the bill back to the chamber that afternoon. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Rogers presents experts as Tribunal hearings edge toward end
A retired Queen’s University economics professor believes that the CRTC has mandated low cost cellular plans for consumers and that they have been successful. Roger Ware was testifying Wednesday before the Competition Tribunal which is hearing the case of Rogers Communications Inc.’s proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers …
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Keep CanCon requirements for Rogers community radio, FRPC tells CRTC
The Forum for Research and Policy in Communications (FRPC) told the commission to keep a 40 per cent Canadian content requirement baked into the condition of licence for a Rogers Communications Inc. radio station in Edmonton, Alta. “What Rogers has failed to demonstrate is how reducing the level of Canadian content will improve CHBN-FM’s performance, …
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Videotron more effective owner of Freedom than Shaw, expert testifies
An expert witness for Shaw Communications Inc. took issue Monday with earlier testimony from Competition Bureau experts over the proposed takeover of the western telecom by Rogers Communications Inc. The Competition Tribunal is hearing from respondents’ witnesses this week. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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Rogers-Shaw integration should be completed within three years, Tribunal told
The integration of Shaw Communications Inc. properties into the network of Rogers Communications Inc. should be completed rather quickly, Rogers president of integration told the Competition Tribunal on 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 …
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‘Extremely difficult’ to sell to Rogers, Brad Shaw tells Tribunal
Shaw Communications Inc. CEO Brad Shaw told the Competition Tribunal Wednesday that it was an “extremely difficult” decision to sell his family company to Rogers Communications Inc. but the deal was necessary on many levels. The Tribunal is hearing a complaint from the Competition Bureau over the proposed merger. This content is available to wirereport.ca …
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Hockey broadcasters win fresh site-blocking order
The start of another hockey season brings another federal court site-blocking order for a trio of telecom companies and sports broadcasters. 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 …
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Videotron takeover of Freedom “dream scenario”, Tribunal hears
The takeover of Shaw Communications Inc.’s Freedom Mobile unit by Quebecor Inc.’s Videotron would be a “dream scenario”, Shaw’s chief financial officer said Monday. Trevor English was testifying before the Competition Tribunal looking into Shaw’s proposed merger with Rogers Communications Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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Gov. seeking comments in review of Competition Act
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced Thursday that the government is seeking comments on how to update the Competition Act. 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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Freedom stronger under Shaw than Videotron, Tribunal hears
Freedom Mobile is less likely to be a strong national player under Quebecor Inc. than it was under Shaw Communications Inc. control, an economics professor told the Competition Tribunal Tuesday. Nathan Miller of Georgetown University was testifying in opposition to the merger of Shaw with Rogers Communications Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers …
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Rogers-Shaw Tribunal hearings reveal the extent of Telus efforts to block merger
The second week of the Competition Tribunal’s hearing into whether or not Rogers Communications Inc. should be allowed to acquire Shaw Communications Inc. and sell Shaw’s Freedom to Quebecor Inc. began with the revelation that Telus Corp. had a lobbying and public relations effort aimed at stopping the merger, known as Project Fox. This content …
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July outage, Shaw financing costs, to blame for Rogers profit drop
Rogers Communications Inc.’s profit fell 24 per cent for the three months ending Sept. 30, compared to last year, with customer credits and the Shaw Communications Inc. transaction to blame for the shortfall. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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Freedom Mobile sales hurt by merger uncertainty, dealer says
Service and sales improved when Shaw Communications Inc. bought Wind Mobile in 2016 and rebranded it as Freedom Mobile, but they went into decline over uncertainty about Shaw’s takeover by Rogers Communications Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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Bell mopped up customers switching from Rogers in Q3
BCE Inc. reported what it said were record subscriber additions in the third quarter of 2022, according to executives speaking to analysts on an earnings call Thursday morning. 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 …
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Eyes turn to tribunal hearing as mediation fails in Rogers-Shaw merger
Two events this past week – Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s press conference on Tuesday and the apparent collapse Thursday of mediation talks between the Competition Bureau and Shaw Communications Inc., Rogers Communications Inc. (with an ally in Quebecor Inc.) – represents a divergence between Innovation, Science, and Economic Development policy and Competition Bureau policy, according …
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Champagne announcement may signal eagerness to approve Rogers-Shaw deal: analysts
Financial analysts reacting to Tuesday’s announcement from Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne – that he would both formally deny the transfer of spectrum assets from Shaw Communications Inc. to Rogers Communications Inc. while at the same time placing a set of “expectations” on Quebecor Inc.‘s putative takeover of Freedom Mobile – were cautiously optimistic about the …
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Facebook threatens to leave Canada, MP wants it to testify on C-18
OTTAWA–Meta Platforms Inc., parent company of Facebook, is so upset that it has not been called to testify about the Online News Act that it is considering halting the sharing of news content in Canada. In a statement from the company, Marc Dinsdale, Head of Media Partnerships for Meta Canada, said the firm does not …
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Rogers, Shaw, accused of fishing expedition over Bell, Telus, subpoenas
Telus Corp. and BCE Inc. have accused Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. of abusing the legal process by asking them to turn over large volumes of documents to the Competition Tribunal, as part of the legal process over the merger of Rogers and Shaw. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Rogers found to have violated PIPEDA through voiceprint program
Rogers Communications Inc. violated a customer’s privacy by not deleting her voiceprint from its program, even though she had told the company to do so, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) found, citing provisions of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? …
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Cabinet should not intervene in non-mandated service: Rogers
Rogers Communication Inc. is asking the federal government to reject City Wide Inc.’s request to force Bragg Communication Inc.’s Eastlink to relocate its third-party internet access (TPIA) point of interconnection (POI) to a more central location in Halifax, N.S, arguing that it would run contrary to established industry practices and it is not for the …
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CRTC orders proceeding into Rogers BDU dispute
A long-simmering dispute between Rogers Communications Inc. and Toronto developer Lixo Developments Ltd. is coming to a head with the CRTC issuing a notice of consultation on Monday on whether telecom service should be cut to the housing builder. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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