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Rogers and Shaw Extend Outside Date of Proposed Merger

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) and the Shaw Family Living Trust have agreed to extend the outside date of the proposed merger of Rogers and Shaw (the Transaction) to December 31, 2022 (which outside date may be further extended to January 31, 2023 at the option of Rogers or Shaw, provided Rogers has committed financing available to complete the merger), demonstrating their commitment to completing this transformative combination.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) and the Shaw Family Living Trust have agreed to extend the outside date of the proposed merger of Rogers and Shaw (the Transaction) to December 31, 2022 (which outside date may be further extended to January 31, 2023 at the option of Rogers or Shaw, provided Rogers has committed financing available to complete the merger), demonstrating their commitment to completing this transformative combination.
  • Rogers and Shaw continue to pursue the divestiture of Freedom Mobile to Quebecor on the terms set out in the previously disclosed agreement.
  • Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represent expectations as of the date of this news release and are subject to change after such date.
  • Neither Rogers, Shaw nor Quebecor are under any obligation (and Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any statements containing forward-looking information, except as required by law.

Rogers and Shaw Extend Outside Date of Proposed Merger

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) and the Shaw Family Living Trust have agreed to extend the outside date of the proposed merger of Rogers and Shaw (the Transaction) to December 31, 2022 (which outside date may be further extended to January 31, 2023 at the option of Rogers or Shaw, provided Rogers has committed financing available to complete the merger), demonstrating their commitment to completing this transformative combination.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) and the Shaw Family Living Trust have agreed to extend the outside date of the proposed merger of Rogers and Shaw (the Transaction) to December 31, 2022 (which outside date may be further extended to January 31, 2023 at the option of Rogers or Shaw, provided Rogers has committed financing available to complete the merger), demonstrating their commitment to completing this transformative combination.
  • Rogers and Shaw continue to pursue the divestiture of Freedom Mobile to Quebecor on the terms set out in the previously disclosed agreement.
  • Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represent expectations as of the date of this news release and are subject to change after such date.
  • Neither Rogers, Shaw nor Quebecor are under any obligation (and Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any statements containing forward-looking information, except as required by law.

Shaw Names Six Calgary-Based Artists to Create Shaw Pride Marches On at Calgary’s Central Memorial Park

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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CALGARY, Alberta, July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shaw Communications Inc. today announced four Calgary-based artists and artist teams will create murals that celebrate Pride at the four corners of Central Memorial Park for the Shaw Pride Marches On art walk initiative kicking off Friday, August 12.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shaw Communications Inc. today announced four Calgary-based artists and artist teams will create murals that celebrate Pride at the four corners of Central Memorial Park for the Shaw Pride Marches On art walk initiative kicking off Friday, August 12.
  • The art walk will feature mural concepts chosen by a group of leaders from Calgarys arts community based on their creativity and the artists interpretation of what Pride means to them.
  • The figures pay homage to the paintings of historically marginalized artists, and the plants draw from local herbs that symbolize healing and protection.
  • The murals will be installed at the four corners of Central Memorial Park in Calgary's Beltline, with finished works on display until Monday, September 26.

The Weather Network launches new TV App

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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OAKVILLE, ON, July 12, 2022 /CNW/ - The Weather Network announced today that their TV app is now available for the more than 500,000 Shaw TV subscribed households in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OAKVILLE, ON, July 12, 2022 /CNW/ - The Weather Network announced today that their TV app is now available for the more than 500,000 Shaw TV subscribed households in Canada.
  • The Weather Network TV App provides viewers easy on-demand access to hyper-local weather information, down to a user's postal code.
  • In response, The Weather Network developed this app in partnership with Canadian TV operators to adapt to these changes.
  • The Weather Network TV app will soon be available to subscribers on all other major telco or cable providers, with deployments scheduled throughout 2022.

Rogers and Shaw Provide Statement Regarding Mediation with the Commissioner of Competition

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The early mediation between Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw), and the Commissioner of Competition on July 4 and July 5, 2022, did not result in a resolution of the Commissioners objections to the proposed merger.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The early mediation between Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw), and the Commissioner of Competition on July 4 and July 5, 2022, did not result in a resolution of the Commissioners objections to the proposed merger.
  • Rogers and Shaw are not precluded from continuing discussions with the Commissioner at any time.
  • Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960.
  • Neither Rogers, Shaw nor Quebecor are under any obligation (and Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any statements containing forward-looking information, except as required by law.

Rogers and Shaw Provide Statement Regarding Mediation with the Commissioner of Competition

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The early mediation between Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw), and the Commissioner of Competition on July 4 and July 5, 2022, did not result in a resolution of the Commissioners objections to the proposed merger.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The early mediation between Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw), and the Commissioner of Competition on July 4 and July 5, 2022, did not result in a resolution of the Commissioners objections to the proposed merger.
  • Rogers and Shaw are not precluded from continuing discussions with the Commissioner at any time.
  • Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960.
  • Neither Rogers, Shaw nor Quebecor are under any obligation (and Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any statements containing forward-looking information, except as required by law.

Shaw Business Launches Fibre+ Gig 2.0 – Offering Faster Internet Speeds and Increased Bandwidth From Western Canada’s Gig Leader

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Shaw Business Fibre+ Gig 2.0 internet service is available in over 97 per cent of the Western market in urban and smaller business centres.

Key Points: 
  • Shaw Business Fibre+ Gig 2.0 internet service is available in over 97 per cent of the Western market in urban and smaller business centres.
  • As Western Canadas leader in gigabit speed deployment, Shaw Business Fibre+ Gig 2.0 makes it possible to operate many data-heavy applications and devices simultaneously, without compromising the network capabilities that businesses require to operate effectively.
  • Shaw is Western Canada's leader in Gig speed internet, with ultrafast gigabit download speeds of up to 2.0 Gbps available to over a million more homes than TELUS.
  • The launch of the Shaw Business Fibre+ Gig 2.0 comes just after Shaw was verified by Ookla Speedtest Intelligence as Western Canadas fastest fixed broadband provider1.

Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor Announce Agreement for Sale of Freedom Mobile

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Saturday, June 18, 2022
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TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta and MONTREAL, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (“Rogers”), Shaw Communications Inc. (“Shaw”) and Quebecor Inc. (“Quebecor”) today announced an agreement (the “Divestiture Agreement”) for the sale of Freedom Mobile Inc. (“Freedom”) to Quebecor, subject to regulatory approval (the “Freedom Transaction”). The Freedom Transaction will ensure the presence of a strong and sustainable fourth wireless carrier across Canada. The parties strongly believe the agreement effectively addresses the concerns raised by the Commissioner of Competition and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry regarding viable and sustainable wireless competition in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Quebecor brings an undeniable operational and competitive track record, as well as significant financial resources
    TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta and MONTREAL, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) and Quebecor Inc. (Quebecor) today announced an agreement (the Divestiture Agreement) for the sale of Freedom Mobile Inc. (Freedom) to Quebecor, subject to regulatory approval (the Freedom Transaction).
  • The Divestiture Agreement provides for the sale of all of Freedom branded wireless and Internet customers as well as all of Freedoms infrastructure, spectrum and retail locations.
  • Our agreement with Quebecor to divest Freedom is a critical step towards completing our proposed merger with Shaw.
  • Mr. Pladeau added that Quebecor and Rogers have always had a strong relationship.This trilateral agreement with Shaw is yet another example.

Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor Announce Agreement for Sale of Freedom Mobile

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Saturday, June 18, 2022
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TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta and MONTREAL, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (“Rogers”), Shaw Communications Inc. (“Shaw”) and Quebecor Inc. (“Quebecor”) today announced an agreement (the “Divestiture Agreement”) for the sale of Freedom Mobile Inc. (“Freedom”) to Quebecor, subject to regulatory approval (the “Freedom Transaction”). The Freedom Transaction will ensure the presence of a strong and sustainable fourth wireless carrier across Canada. The parties strongly believe the agreement effectively addresses the concerns raised by the Commissioner of Competition and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry regarding viable and sustainable wireless competition in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Quebecor brings an undeniable operational and competitive track record, as well as significant financial resources
    TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta and MONTREAL, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) and Quebecor Inc. (Quebecor) today announced an agreement (the Divestiture Agreement) for the sale of Freedom Mobile Inc. (Freedom) to Quebecor, subject to regulatory approval (the Freedom Transaction).
  • The Divestiture Agreement provides for the sale of all of Freedom branded wireless and Internet customers as well as all of Freedoms infrastructure, spectrum and retail locations.
  • Our agreement with Quebecor to divest Freedom is a critical step towards completing our proposed merger with Shaw.
  • Mr. Pladeau added that Quebecor and Rogers have always had a strong relationship.This trilateral agreement with Shaw is yet another example.

Exfo collaborates with Intel to develop groundbreaking solution for fault detection across cloud and network infrastructure

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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This solution supports automation for cloud specific assurance regardless of whether faults originate in the network, service layers, or in the cloud-native network infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • This solution supports automation for cloud specific assurance regardless of whether faults originate in the network, service layers, or in the cloud-native network infrastructure.
  • EXFO's full-stack assurance solution utilizes platform observability by Intel alongside EXFO's existing adaptive service assurance (ASA) platform to close the visibility gap among cloud-native infrastructure and the network and service layers.
  • Together, the EXFO and Intel technology speeds up the time to resolution and eliminates domain-specific fault denial.
  • Intel, the Intel logo, and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.