http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfo...signal-broadcasting-interest-in-n-l-1.2768088
The parent company of the Global Television network may be eyeing opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Shaw Media Inc. recently filed documents at the registry of companies allowing it to do business in the province.
According to registration documents filed Sept. 11, Shaw Media plans to carry on “broadcasting and digital media services” in Newfoundland and Labrador.
But the Calgary-based company is staying tight-lipped about its plans in the east — at least for now.
A spokeswoman declined to answer CBC News questions about whether Shaw plans to start a new broadcasting service here, or acquire an existing broadcaster.
She noted that a top Shaw Media executive — Troy Reeb, senior vice-president of Global News and station operations — is expected to grant interviews next week.
Earlier this summer, in documents filed with the CRTC, Shaw indicated it is making plans to launch a national TV news channel, called Global News 1.
Shaw Media runs Global Television and 19 specialty TV channels, including Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, History, Slice, and Showcase.
Global stations offer local and national news programming from British Columbia to Halifax.
The parent company of the Global Television network may be eyeing opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Shaw Media Inc. recently filed documents at the registry of companies allowing it to do business in the province.
According to registration documents filed Sept. 11, Shaw Media plans to carry on “broadcasting and digital media services” in Newfoundland and Labrador.
But the Calgary-based company is staying tight-lipped about its plans in the east — at least for now.
A spokeswoman declined to answer CBC News questions about whether Shaw plans to start a new broadcasting service here, or acquire an existing broadcaster.
She noted that a top Shaw Media executive — Troy Reeb, senior vice-president of Global News and station operations — is expected to grant interviews next week.
Earlier this summer, in documents filed with the CRTC, Shaw indicated it is making plans to launch a national TV news channel, called Global News 1.
Shaw Media runs Global Television and 19 specialty TV channels, including Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, History, Slice, and Showcase.
Global stations offer local and national news programming from British Columbia to Halifax.