Cogeco

Breezeline Harnesses Solar Power to Diversify Energy Supply

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Internet, Cogeco, Carbon, Electricity, Renewable energy

This initiative marks new progress in Breezeline's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and embracing renewable energy sources.

Key Points: 
  • This initiative marks new progress in Breezeline's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and embracing renewable energy sources.
  • The Concord hub site, equipped with 230 solar panels, boasts an operational solar capacity of 134.4 kW.
  • "Breezeline, in conjunction with our parent company Cogeco, is pursuing initiatives to reduce our environmental impact by reducing our energy consumption while converting our energy sources to renewable energy," said Frank van der Post, president of Breezeline.
  • The company's commitment to innovation and sustainability extends beyond solar power, with additional energy projects currently under review and planned for the future in other regions where Breezeline operates.

Rogers Accelerates De-Leveraging Plans With Private Sale of Cogeco Shares

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Rogers Communications, Sale, Cogeco

TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications announced today the sale of all of its shares of Cogeco to Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in a private transaction for $829 million.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications announced today the sale of all of its shares of Cogeco to Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in a private transaction for $829 million.
  • “This sale further demonstrates our commitment to strengthen our investment grade balance sheet and aggressively reduce our debt leverage ratio,” said Tony Staffieri, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rogers.
  • The Company’s debt leverage ratio was 4.9x at the end of Q3.
  • Today’s sale proceeds are in addition to the previously announced divestiture of $1 billion in non-core assets, predominantly real estate, that is expected to be completed in 2024.

CDPQ invests in Cogeco Communications

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Acquisition, CDPQ, Head, Telecommunications, CAD, Internet, USD, TSX, CCA, Tele-Communications Inc., Management, Cogeco, Breezeline

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - CDPQ announces an investment in Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX: CCA) following the purchase of the block of shares held by Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.B).

Key Points: 
  • MONTRÉAL, Dec. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - CDPQ announces an investment in Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX: CCA) following the purchase of the block of shares held by Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.B).
  • "Already active with Cogeco Communications through past acquisitions, CDPQ is supporting the growth projects of this leading telecommunications company as connectivity needs continue to grow.
  • "We're delighted by an even stronger engagement by the CDPQ," said Philippe Jetté, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc. "This transaction is a unique opportunity for us to build shareholder value while pursuing the delivery of our strategic plan," added Mr. Jetté.
  • CDPQ first invested in Cogeco Communications in 2013 by providing a CAD 50 million loan.

GLOBAL ANNOUNCES 2024 PREMIERE DATES FEATURING RETURNING HIT SERIES AND THE PREMIERE OF NEW DRAMA ELSBETH

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
FBI, UTV, CDN, Big Brother Canada, Apple TV, COM, Cage, IOS, Android TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Insight Productions, International, CSI, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Season, Bell, NCIS, All, Content, Elsbeth, Abbott Elementary, Android, Butler, NYPD, Paramount Global, Tears, SaskTel, The Good Wife, The Good Fight, Ignite, Global Television Network, SEAL Team, Breakfast, Neighbourhood, Equalizer, Corus Entertainment, LL, Shaw Direct, POV, Vidéotron, CBS, HOH, FuboTV, Raid, NHL, STACKTV, Fire Country, S.W.A.T, Film industry, Communications satellite, Cogeco, Chromecast, Telus, Eastlink

"With a fresh slate of content every day of the week, Global's 2024 lineup is once again chock-full of unparalleled action, laughs, tears, and edge-of-your-seat excitement."

Key Points: 
  • "With a fresh slate of content every day of the week, Global's 2024 lineup is once again chock-full of unparalleled action, laughs, tears, and edge-of-your-seat excitement."
  • The series is produced by CBS Studios and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
  • So Help Me Todd – February 15 at 9 p.m.
    Elsbeth – February 29 at 10 p.m.
    9-1-1 – March 14 at 8 p.m.
    S.W.A.T.
  • The Equalizer – February 18 at 8 p.m.
    CSI: Vegas – February 18 at 10 p.m.
    Big Brother Canada – March 10 at 9 p.m.

CIRA inspires Québec businesses to embrace locality with a .CA domain through new French video campaign

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Monday, October 2, 2023
La Presse, Coffee, System, CIRA, Choose, URL, Mobile phone, Cogeco

The campaign takes a dual approach: it calls upon Montréalers to be consciously local in their consumer choices while simultaneously urging local businesses to consider the power of a .CA domain over a .com.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign takes a dual approach: it calls upon Montréalers to be consciously local in their consumer choices while simultaneously urging local businesses to consider the power of a .CA domain over a .com.
  • Quick visual cuts—jumping from cafés to shops, from coffee froth to reusable bags—aren't just eye-catching; they spotlight Montréal businesses proudly sporting .CA domains.
  • Adding a human touch, the video features a young plumber declaring his choice for a .CA over a .com domain, epitomizing the campaign's local-business focus.
  • “The campaign invites us into a larger conversation about the values we prioritize and the communities we choose to support.

FOSTERING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE: GLOBAL LEADERS AND DECISION MAKERS GATHER AT TORONTO GLOBAL FORUM

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
OTPP, IEFA, International Economic Forum of the Americas, General Electric, Senior, Toronto Global Forum, Toronto Stock Exchange, GTAA, Agriculture, Fairmont Royal York, Privacy, CN, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, CIBC, Cogeco, Management

TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Toronto Global Forum is uniting world leaders and decision makers for an impactful discussion on fostering economic resilience at a time of great uncertainty.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Toronto Global Forum is uniting world leaders and decision makers for an impactful discussion on fostering economic resilience at a time of great uncertainty.
  • Now in its 17th year, the 2023 edition of the Toronto Global Forum will take place from October 11-13 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.
  • The Toronto Global Forum is organized by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA).
  • To mark the opening of this year's Toronto Global Forum, the IEFA team will open the Toronto Stock Exchange on Tuesday, October 10th.

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT BUILDS ON PARTNERSHIP WITH RBC AND HGTV CANADA'S BRYAN AND SARAH BAEUMLER

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
RBC, Royal Bank of Canada, Bell, Small business, Partnership, Senior, Personal, Tempo, Vidéotron, Android, CMO, Element, IOS, Royal Bank, Commercial bank, Strategic management, Original programming, Originality, Jojo, Bäumler, HGTV (Canadian TV channel), Avion, Corus Entertainment, SaskTel, Chromecast, STACKTV, HGTV, Content, Video game, Insurance, Eastlink, Telus, Cogeco, Corus

Now extending to nine consecutive years, the partnership has evolved with collaboration from Corus Tempo and continues to offer RBC distinctive promotional support featuring the Baeumler family as brand ambassadors.

Key Points: 
  • Now extending to nine consecutive years, the partnership has evolved with collaboration from Corus Tempo and continues to offer RBC distinctive promotional support featuring the Baeumler family as brand ambassadors.
  • "Corus continues to take a client-focused approach to deliver unparalleled campaigns, leveraging notable Canadian talent paired with best-in-class creative elements."
  • "We are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with the Baeumler's and Corus Entertainment," said Alan Depencier, CMO, Personal & Commercial Banking and Insurance, RBC.
  • With Bryan and Sarah Baeumler featured in the creative, as RBC customers themselves, the elements expertly infuse RBC's financial tools such as Avion across the campaign.

SCTE® International Cable-Tec Games Competitors Announced

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Iowa Heartlanders, Workforce, Learning, Central Florida, Comcast, Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, Theatre, Mediacom, Society, International, Bluegrass, Workplace, Chattahoochee River, Armstrong, OTDR, Silver, SCTE, Texas Hill Country, Golden Gate, Expo, Cogeco, Game, Colorado Convention Center, CableLabs, Engineering, Geography of Indiana, Penn-Ohio Intercollegiate Hockey League, Expo 2023, Madison Community Cooperative, Technical, Electrical wiring, Video game, Feral pig, Cable One, Gateway

Comcast has the most workers qualified for the Games this year with nine competitors, followed by Charter with five, Cox with three, and Armstrong and Cogeco Cable which each have two.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast has the most workers qualified for the Games this year with nine competitors, followed by Charter with five, Cox with three, and Armstrong and Cogeco Cable which each have two.
  • The International Cable-Tec Games will take place in a new venue at Expo 2023; the Technical Training Theater will make its debut on the show floor.
  • Attendees and exhibitors alike are encouraged to experience the thrill of the International Cable-Tec Games as T³ makes its debut as the place to train, compete, and excel.
  • Over 500 local, state and regional competitors participate to determine who will represent the chapter or region at the International Cable-Tec Games at Expo.

THE HISTORY® CHANNEL'S GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY TRUE STORY RETURNS FOR PART TWO

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Learning, Bell, Senior, Education, True Story, Eagle Vision, Hope, Indigenous peoples, Channel, Vidéotron, Residential school, History, Sixties Scoop, Partner, FuboTV, Ignite, Rutherford Falls, SaskTel, Part Two, Originality, STACKTV, Entertainment, Eastlink, Telus, Cogeco, True Stories

"In conjunction with our esteemed production partners at Eagle Vision, we're pleased to present True Story Part Two, which will further educate and inform viewers about important issues surrounding truth and reconciliation."

Key Points: 
  • "In conjunction with our esteemed production partners at Eagle Vision, we're pleased to present True Story Part Two, which will further educate and inform viewers about important issues surrounding truth and reconciliation."
  • Indigenous knowledge keepers attempt to answer that burning question in True Story Part Two.
  • The HISTORY® Channel programming, including True Story Part One , can be streamed via STACKTV , available on Amazon Prime Video Channels, FuboTV, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream.
  • The HISTORY® Channel on Instagram: @historyca
    The HISTORY® Channel on Facebook: facebook.com/HISTORYCanada
    The HISTORY® Channel on YouTube: @HISTORYCanada
    The HISTORY® Channel is a Corus Entertainment Network.

UP AND AUTUMN! W NETWORK'S FALL LINEUP DELIVERS FRESH NEW SERIES AND COZY FAVOURITES

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Monday, August 28, 2023
Shaw Direct, Heart, Bell, Love, When Calls the Heart, Life, Hazel Creek (Great Smoky Mountains), W Network, Carson, Smokies, Vidéotron, The Flight Attendant, Five Bedrooms, Telus, Interface (computing), Flight, Can't Help Falling in Love (film), The Bridge, Hallmark Channel, SaskTel, A True Story, Thirteen Lives, AIR, FuboTV, Ignite, Greyston Holt, STACKTV, Based on a True Story (TV series), Film industry, Television, Eastlink, Season, Cogeco

The fall schedule opens with the fourth season of Australian comedy-drama series, Five Bedrooms premiering Thursday, August 31 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Key Points: 
  • The fall schedule opens with the fourth season of Australian comedy-drama series, Five Bedrooms premiering Thursday, August 31 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
  • Home is where the heart is on W Network this fall, with the Season 7 return of When Calls the Heart – Hallmark Channel's longest-running, most-watched primetime series to date.
  • W Network can be streamed via STACKTV , available on Amazon Prime Video Channels, FuboTV, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream.
  • The network is also available through all major TV distributors, including Bell, Cogeco, Eastlink, Rogers, SaskTel, Shaw, Shaw Direct, Telus and Videotron.