Tag: Rogers

All things Rogers from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

CRTC approves Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw broadcast assets, subject to conditions

The CRTC has approved Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw’s broadcasting assets, subject to conditions including hiring more journalists at Citytv and independent carriage requirements. The approval,...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Feds will block transfer of...

Industry, Science & Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he has concerns about Rogers’ $26-billion proposed takeover of Shaw Communications and won't permit the transfer...

Russian state television removed by Canadian carriers, sanctioned online

Russia Today (RT), Russia's state-owned television network, has been removed by Canadian cable providers including Bell, Rogers, Shaw and Telus, and additionally faces sanctions...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CMPA, CAB welcome introduction of...

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) are among the groups welcoming the federal government’s introduction of the...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – RCI pitches merger with Shaw...

The CRTC hearing on the proposed $26 billion acquisition of Shaw Communications by Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) got underway Monday with Edward Rogers and...

Shaw-Rogers merger hearing gets underway at CRTC

A five-day CRTC hearing on the proposed $26 billion acquisition of Shaw Communications by Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) got underway Monday with Edward Rogers...

Natale out, Staffieri in as Rogers power struggle plays out

Joe Natale is officially out as President and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI), effective immediately, as former Chief Financial Officer Tony Staffieri moves...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – RCI won’t seek appeal of...

Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) won’t seek an appeal of last week’s B.C. Supreme Court ruling effectively giving Edward Rogers control of the company’s board...

Rogers won’t appeal court decision greenlighting new board of directors

Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) announced late Sunday it will not seek an appeal of last week’s B.C. Supreme Court ruling effectively giving Edward Rogers...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Battle for control over RCI...

Bell and TELUS have filed letters with the CRTC supporting the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and National Pensioners Federation (NPF) procedural request to...