The Canadian Space Agency is deepening its links with the European Space Agency (ESA) and is investing an extra C$528.5 million (€326.3m) into ESA programmes. This amount represents a tenfold increase compared to previous contributions and is set to advance research and development of Canadian-made space technologies for both civilian and defence purposes. “It will […]
World-be global broadband and satellite connectivity operator AST SpaceMobile is preparing for Canadian direct-to-device distribution (D2D) of its signals. AST is already partnering with Bell Canada to conduct successful tests of its space-based cellular network in Canada, including voice, video, and broadband data calls on standard smartphones. This collaboration, confirmed by tests in October, aims […]
Sphere Media, one of Canada’s leading television content creators and producers, and Quebec-based producer Zone 3, have announced their merger. Sphere Media’s programming includes Cardinal (Bell Media), 19-2 (Bell Media, SRC), Transplant (Bell Media, NBC), Sort of (CBC, HBO Max), Small Achievable Goals (CBC) and Wayward (Netflix). The company is also a co-shareholder with Bell […]
3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions enabling content on every screen, has announced that Canadian multiservice operator Telus has launched its Telus TV+ entertainment platform on Samsung and LG smart TVs. These service expansions follow on from the April 2025 rollout of Fire TV devices. Telus TV+ brings super-aggregated viewing across live […]
Over the summer, world famous musician and rapper Drake continued the rollout of his new album Iceman, by live streaming the second and third episodes of a series of cinematic-style short films, blending symbolic visuals, track launches and real-time streaming. To orchestrate a seamless global live broadcast, LiveU assisted creative streaming partner Groovy Gecko with […]
In September, Canada-based Maxar Technologies split itself into two divisions: Maxar Intelligence would now operate as Vantor, while Maxar Space Systems would be called Lanteris. Maxar has now sold Lanteris to Intuitive Machines, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Intuitive Machines, a company that develops lunar landers and other vehicles, has announced it is buying Lanteris Space […]
Canada-based MDA Space is making a modest C$10 million (€6.1m) investment in Maritime Launch Services (MLS) as a precursor to becoming an equity owner and strategic partner in MLS. MDA makes satellites and key technology such as the robotic ‘Canada Arm’ used on past Space Shuttles and at the International Space Station. MLS has a […]
Canada-based MDA Space suffered a dramatic fall in its share price, down 16 per cent, because of reports that an important order for satellites to be built could be cancelled. The order was announced back in February and involved a C$1.1 billion (€0.68bn) contract to build low Earth orbiting satellites for Globalstar. The sell-off was […]
Through a new distribution agreement with Rogers, the Canadian communications and entertainment company, France 24 has expanded its presence in North America. France 24 in English is now available in the ‘Total TV’, ‘Popular’, ‘Ultimate’, and ‘International News’ pay-TV package offerings from Rogers. France 24 in French is also strengthening its presence in the Canadian […]
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has announced the launch of a new 24/7 commercial-free CBC Kids streaming channel, available now to stream on CBC Gem and the CBC Kids YouTube channel. The streaming channel features a variety of CBC Kids animated and live-action series for kids aged two to 10, including preschool favourites Dino Ranch, […]