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Telesat bondholders sue company

Lenders (bondholders) to Canada-based satellite operator Telesat are suing the company alleging that Telesat has illegally moved the firm’s “crown jewel asset” out of their reach ahead of critical debt-repayment deadlines. Telesat has $1.7 billion (€1.4bn) of debt maturing in December 2026, with nearly $450 million more coming due in 2027, according to a lawsuit […]

January 23, 2026By Chris Forrester

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If you’re on the hunt for an exhilarating gaming experience, Highroller Casino is your ultimate destination for online roulette in Canada. An extensive collection of roulette games caters to both novice and seasoned players, allowing you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of spinning wheels and strategic betting – all from the comfort of […]

January 23, 2026

Canada: Corus, Vudoo launch shoppable advertising

Vudoo, a specialist in interactive and shoppable video technology, has partnered with Canadian media company Corus Entertainment to introduce commerce-enabled shoppable advertising experiences across Corus’ premium digital environments. The strategic partnership marks Vudoo’s official entry into the Canadian market and adds a Tier-1 broadcaster to its global publisher network. By powering Corus’ next phase of […]

January 14, 2026

CBC further expands local news coverage

CBC has announced another significant expansion of local news coverage under the proximity pillar of CBC/Radio-Canada’s new five-year strategic plan. This year, CBC News will add 33 local journalists and create 11 new bureaus in communities underserved by CBC, increasing its footprint from 66 to 77 local stations and bureaus to deliver more trusted news and information across Canada. This […]

January 14, 2026

BIG Media licenses 2 series to Blue Ant for Cottage Life and Smithsonian Channel in Canada

 Following recent pre-sales of the new season of its hit investigative history series Truthseekers in Europe, BIG Media, a global production company and distributor, has secured two new licensing deals with Blue Ant Media for its premium factual slate. Blue Ant will premiere Scanning History (6×60’) on Smithsonian Channel in Canada in March 2026 and Truthseekers Season 3 (8×60’) on its Cottage […]

December 2, 2025

Canada invests in European Space Agency

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 […]

November 20, 2025By Chris Forrester

AST SpaceMobile readies for Canadian connectivity

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 […]

November 18, 2025By Chris Forrester

Canada: Sphere Media, Zone 3 announce merger

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 […]

November 18, 2025

Canada: Telus TV+ expands to Samsung and LG TVs

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 […]

November 18, 2025

LiveU delivers Groovy Gecko for Drake’s Iceman cinematic live streams

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 […]

November 18, 2025