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Telus drops the gloves with Rogers over alleged ad blocking on its media platforms September 11, 2025 - 3:41 AM

TORONTO — A Canadian telecom giant is asking the national regulator to call one of its competitors offside, saying it has been unfairly blocked from advertising on the other company's media platforms.
O'Reilly Auto Parts will take over as title sponsor for NASCAR's second-tier series August 18, 2025 - 7:41 AM

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — O’Reilly Auto Parts will take over as the title sponsor for NASCAR’s second-tier national series when the Xfinity Series is renamed next season.
As 2026 FIFA World Cup looms, CRTC dispute between OneSoccer and Rogers drags on May 31, 2025 - 8:56 AM

As the one-year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup looms, a fight to open the door to a wider TV audience for Canadian soccer drags on.
Quebecor CEO warns of grim future for TVA Sports amid rising cost of broadcast rights May 08, 2025 - 10:00 AM

The chief executive of Quebecor Inc. warned Thursday that the company’s French-language sports television programming could be in jeopardy amid rising costs for broadcasting rights.
Rogers hopes to ride MLSE deal, NHL rights extension to higher share price April 23, 2025 - 9:40 AM

TORONTO - The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. says the company is keen to unlock underappreciated value from its growing collection of sports assets after extending its national hockey broadcast rights and signing a deal to expand its stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031 December 20, 2024 - 1:27 PM

GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports.
Canada's Macklin Celebrini ready for world junior stage: 'Doesn't cheat the game' December 20, 2023 - 10:20 AM

Macklin Celebrini was contemplating his next hockey stop.
Confusion as Musk's Twitter yanks blue checks from agencies April 21, 2023 - 3:40 PM

CHICAGO (AP) — Twitter has long been a way for people to keep track of tornado watches, train delays, news alerts or the latest crime warnings from their local police department.
City of Toronto, MLSE draft deal protecting company from 2026 World Cup losses April 12, 2023 - 12:40 PM

TORONTO - The City of Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment have drafted an agreement detailing their proposed partnership surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which aims to shield the company from suffering any losses related to matches in Toronto.
Doja Cat, John Travolta, Ben Affleck star in Super Bowl ads February 12, 2023 - 5:43 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — The big day for marketers has arrived: The Super Bowl is advertising's biggest, glitziest stage.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
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Kelowna vacancy rate good enough for city to revisit short-term rental ban
Kelowna’s vacancy rate has been a number to watch since it’s an indicator of how the city’s housing supply is doing, and with the rate where it currently is and population growth projected to slow down, the city is preparing to

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