Blue Ant Media’s Q2 Revenue Jumps 82 per Cent Following Acquisitions
Blue Ant Media reported an 82% year‑over‑year jump in second‑quarter revenue, driven primarily by recent acquisitions of two digital‑media firms. The deals added roughly $15 million in quarterly revenue, pushing total Q2 earnings to about $45 million. The company also expanded its streaming portfolio, increasing ad inventory and subscriber reach. Management highlighted that the acquisitions accelerate its pivot toward a diversified, direct‑to‑consumer model.
“Tiny Bit of Oxygen”: CRTC Gives CPAC Rate Bump, Reversing Course on Deferral
The Canadian Radio‑television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) reversed its earlier deferral and approved a three‑cent per‑subscriber rate increase for the Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC). Effective September 1, broadcasters will pay 16 cents per month, adding roughly CAD 2.8 million (≈ US 2 million) to CPAC’s budget...
SiriusXM Canada Launches Search for Next Breakthrough Francophone Artist
SiriusXM Canada announced a nationwide talent search aimed at uncovering the next breakthrough francophone artist. The competition, open to musicians across Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario, offers a CAD 10,000 prize, national airplay on the satellite service’s French‑language channels, and a...
Crave Comedy ‘Sisters’ Returning for Second Season on April 22
Crave announced that the six‑episode second season of its original dark comedy *Sisters* will drop on April 22. The Irish‑Canadian co‑production, created by stars Sarah Goldberg and Susan Stanley, continues the story of the estranged sisters navigating fertility news, a wedding,...
Super Channel Greenlights New Docuseries Offering Rare Inside Look at RCMP Investigations
Super Channel and Winnipeg‑based Farpoint Films have green‑lit *RCMP Files*, a 20‑episode documentary series that follows Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigators through historic Canadian cases. The series, produced in Winnipeg, will feature interviews with current Commissioner Mike Duheme and former...
Videotron Launches 2 Gbps Internet in Select Areas of Quebec
Videotron has rolled out its new 2 GIGA home internet service, delivering up to 2 Gbps download and 200 Mbps upload speeds, in select neighborhoods of Montreal, Laval and Quebec City. The tier doubles the download speed and quadruples the upload speed of...
Bell Media Acquires Canadian Rights to ‘Saturday Night Live’
Bell Media, a BCE subsidiary, has secured the exclusive Canadian rights to air NBC's flagship comedy program Saturday Night Live. The show will be broadcast on Bell's CTV network and streamed on its Crave platform, bringing the live weekly sketch...
CRTC Mandates Notifications for Contract Expiry, End of Promos, International Roaming Fees
The Canadian Radio‑television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has issued new rules requiring all telecom carriers to send clear, timely notifications to customers when contracts are about to expire, promotional rates are ending, and international roaming fees will apply. The mandate...
Rogers Signs New Long-Term Agreement as Exclusive Telecom Partner of Toronto Pearson Airport
Rogers has secured a new multi‑year contract to remain the exclusive telecommunications partner at Toronto Pearson Airport, Canada’s busiest hub. The agreement, extending the relationship first forged in 2019, will introduce phased technology upgrades beginning later this year, including business...
Cogeco Has Launched Oxio Equivalent in the United States
Cogeco, the Canadian telecom operator, has rolled out a U.S. version of its low‑cost Oxio brand, offering broadband, TV and phone services under the Oxio US banner. The service launches at $39.99 per month with speeds up to 300 Mbps and...
CRTC Launches Fourth Call for Broadband Fund Money
Canada’s telecom regulator, the CRTC, has opened its fourth round of funding under the Broadband Fund, targeting fixed broadband and satellite projects that meet the universal service benchmark of 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload. Applicants must demonstrate new builds or...
SOCAN Royalty Revenue Hit Record $587M in 2025
SOCAN, Canada’s performance‑rights organization, announced a record royalty haul of $587 million CAD (about $434 million USD) for 2025. The surge reflects a 12% year‑over‑year increase, largely fueled by streaming platforms and expanded licensing agreements. Average payouts to Canadian songwriters rose 8%...
Colette Watson to Retire as President of Rogers Sports & Media
Colette Watson, a veteran of more than 35 years at Rogers, will retire as president of Rogers Sports & Media in mid‑May, remaining in an advisory role through the fall. She has led the division since 2022, overseeing flagship deals...
Stingray, Anuvu Partner to Bring Audio and Video Content to Cruise Passengers
Stingray announced a partnership with maritime connectivity specialist Anuvu to distribute its curated audio and video channels across the global cruise market. Anuvu’s MTN‑TV platform, which serves more than 300 ships and commands over 80% of the cruise entertainment market,...
Rob Halpin Named ACTRA Toronto Executive Director
Rob Halpin has been appointed executive director of ACTRA Toronto, effective April 20, succeeding Alistair Hepburn. Halpin arrives from the Ontario Federation of Labour, where he spent over a decade in senior roles including general secretary. He also lectures on public...
