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cable systems Arctic Bay
Nunavut
TAQQUT CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED
PO Box 119 Arctic Bay NU X0A 0A0. 867 439-9934 Fax: 867 439-8765. Mgr George Bohlender CHANNELS: 3 • SUBSCRIBERS: 120
Arviat
PADLEI CABLE CO-OPERATIVE
PO Box 90 Arviat NU X0C 0E0. 867 857-2673 Fax: 867 857-2762. Mgr Wallace Warren CHANNELS: 36 • SUBSCRIBERS: 60
Baker Lake
SANAVIK CO-OP
PO Box 69 Baker Lake NU X0C 0A0. 867 793-2594 Fax: 867 793-2594. Mgr Norm Coates CHANNELS: 42 • SUBSCRIBERS: 170
Cape Dorset
KINGAIT CABLEVISION
PO Box 209 Cape Dorset NU X0A 0C0. 867 897-8080 Fax: 867 897-8410. kingait@cyberus.ca. Pres Thelma Perry CHANNELS: 21 • SUBSCRIBERS: 160
Chesterfield Inlet
PITSIULAK CO-OPERATIVE
Chesterfield Inlet NU X0C 0B0. 867 898-9975 Fax: 867 898-9108. Mgr Peter Brillinger CHANNELS: 36 • SUBSCRIBERS: 310
Coral Harbour
IKALUKTUTIAK CO-OPERATIVE
PO Box 38 Cambridge Bay NU X0C 0C0. 867 983-2201 Fax: 867 983-2085. Mgr Angela Butt CHANNELS: 38 • SUBSCRIBERS: 220
KATUDGEVIK CO-OPERATIVE
PO Box 201 Coral Harbour NU X0C 0C0. 867 925-9969 Fax: 867 925-8308. Gen Mgr Les Walford CHANNELS: 34 • SUBSCRIBERS: 100
Gjoa Haven
KEKERTAK CO-OPERATIVE
GD Gjoa Haven NU X0E 1J0. 867 360-7271 Fax: 867 360-6018. Mgr Lloyd Acheson CHANNELS: 25 • SUBSCRIBERS: 85
Iqaluit
EASTERN ARCTIC TV
PO Box 697 Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0. 867 979-6707 Fax: 867 979-2535. Pres Jackie Farrell CHANNELS: 56 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1,080
Pond Inlet
TOONOONIK-SAHOONIK CO-OPERATIVE
General Delivery Pond Inlet NU X0A 0S0. 867 899-8912 Fax: 867 899-8770. Gen Mgr Chris Mitchell; Mgr Simon Merkosak CHANNELS: 36 • SUBSCRIBERS: 130
Qikiqtarjuaq
TULUGAQ CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY
PO Box 8 Qikiqtarjuaq NU X0A 0B0. 867 927-8874 Fax: 867 927-8044. Gen Mgr Walter Morey CHANNELS: 30 • SUBSCRIBERS: 67
Rankin Inlet
KISSARVIK CO-OPERATIVE
PO Box 40 Rankin Inlet NU X0C 0G0. 867 645-2801 Fax: 867 645-2280. Gen Mgr Walter Morey; Mgr Bernie McInnis CHANNELS: 49 • SUBSCRIBERS: 218
Repulse Bay
NAUJAT CO-OPERATIVE
PO Box 70 Repulse Bay NU X0C 0H0. 867 462-9943 Fax: 867 462-4152. Mgr John Kaufman CHANNELS: 35 • SUBSCRIBERS: 72
Sanikiluaq
MITIQ CO-OPERATIVE
GD Sanikiluaq NU X0A 0W0. 867 266-8860 Fax: 867 266-8844. Mgr Owen Kingston CHANNELS: 37 • SUBSCRIBERS: 95
Whale Cove
ISSATIK CO-OPERATIVE
PO Box 60 Whale Cove NU X0C 0J0. 867 896-9927 Fax: 867 896-9087. Mgr Bernice Croucher CHANNELS: 40 • SUBSCRIBERS: 24
Northwest Territories
Déline
GREAT BEAR CO-OPERATIVE
PO Box 159 Deline NT X0E 0G0. 867 589-3361 Fax: 867 589-4517. Gen Mgr Seymour Jacobs CHANNELS: 36 • SUBSCRIBERS: 130
Fort McPherson
TETLIT SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE
PO Box 27 Fort Macpherson NT X0E 0J0. 867 952-2417 Fax: 867 952-2602. Mgr John Bursey CHANNELS: 30 • SUBSCRIBERS: 55
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Cranbrook
PO Box 313 Fort Simpson NT X0E 0N0. 867 695-3107 Fax: 867 695-2144. Mgr Ivan Simons CHANNELS: 21 • SUBSCRIBERS: 169
YOURLINK INC. 720 Kootenay St N Cranbrook BC V1C 3V2. 250 417-3871 Fax: 250 417-3899. VP-Ops Mike Hall; Reg PO Box 651 Revelstoke BC V0E 2S0. Location: 416 2nd St W. Mgr Kerry Hunt 250 837-5246 Fax: 250 837-2900. rctv@rctvonline.net. Web: Delta www.rctvonline.net. Mgr Yourlink Cable Don J Gillespie; Hd DELTA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS Tech Wade Gillespie 5381 48 Ave Delta BC V4K 1W7. CHANNELS: 250 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2300 604 946-1144 Fax: 604 946-5627. admin@deltacable.com. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: We have a full Web: www.deltacable.com. Gen Mgr Larry S Boule; Ops studio and do approx. 12 hrs/week in programming (tapes & Mgr Craig Johnson; Mktg Mgr Chris Rumbold; Purchasing/ live). Company established in 1962. Number of Employees: Materials Coord Jo-Dee Eklund; Network Engineer Aaron 6. Thomas; Pub Rel Mgr Henri Wendel; Dir-Fin Monica Barrett; Riondel Prog Mgr Adnan Hussain RIONDEL COMMUNITY CABLE SOCHANNELS: 156 • SUBSCRIBERS: 29000 CIETY ADD. SYSTEMS: Delta Cable Communications and PO Box 59 Riondel BC V0B 2B0. Location: 232 Fowler St. Coast Cable Communications are divisions of Persona 250 225-3433 Fax: 250 225-3433. Pres Bill Nelson; Treas Communications Corp. Sylvia Horwood; Dir-Tech Serv Colin Horwood COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Facilities: Betacam CHANNELS: 30 • SUBSCRIBERS: 102 & DVcam acquisition, 2 Avid edit suites; 35’ mobile with 5 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Message service cameras, DVcam & Betacam VTRs, Snell & Willcox Kahuna on Channel 6 Company established in 1975. switcher, Allan & Heath 32 channel audio board; 60 x 40 foot Salmo Studio with hardwall cyc. Staff includes 2 fulltime producers of sports, specials, & SALMO CABLED PROGRAMMES LTD. regular series, plus 1 fulltime, 1 parttime videographers PO Box 402 Salmo BC V0G 1Z0. Location: 418 Main. for a weekly newsmagazine. Company established in 1966. 250 357-9553 Fax: 250 357-9553. Pres Lyall Street Number of Employees: 90. Salmon Arm
SENGA SERVICES
Fort Smith
GARDTAL HOLDINGS
PO Box 478 Fort Smith NT X0E 0P0. Location: 195 McDougal Rd. 867 872-3456 Fax: 867 872-5630. gardtal@northwestel.net. Web: www.gardtal.com. Mgr Chad Dubanow CHANNELS: 34 • SUBSCRIBERS: 200 (Cable TV & Cable Internet) COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Channel 3 - Town of Fort Smith council meetings/announcements. Channel 2 and 4 - Local advertising and nightly bingo, channel 10 Legislative assembly channel 21 TVguide Company established in 1981. Number of Employees: 2.
Inuvik
NEW NORTH NETWORK LTD.
PO Box 2338 Inuvik NT X0E 0T0. Location: 74 Firth St. 867 777-2111 Fax: 867 777-3412. tom@newnorth.ca. Web: www.newnorth.ca. Pres Tom Zubko; Mktg Mgr Paul Komaromi; Office Mgr Cindy Traer CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 950 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Community chan/ prod. facilities. Community bulletin board, cable modem. Number of Employees: 12.
Yellowknife
NORTHWESTEL CABLE
PO Box 1469 Yellowknife NT X1A 2P1. Location: 5120 49th St. 867 669-5469 Fax: 867 920-2331. Toll-Free: 800 661-0834. nwtelcable@theedge.ca. Web: www.theedge.ca. Gen Mgr Curtis Shaw; Dir-Mktg/Programming Michelle McKay; DirBus Dev Steve LeGrow CHANNELS: 80 • SUBSCRIBERS: 8,400 ADD. SYSTEMS: Norman Wells, NT; Yellowknife, NT; Fort Nelson, BC (subsidiary), High Level, AB COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Community Access Channel, iCat, channel 20 in Yellowknife. Company established in 1996. Number of Employees: 33.
Yukon Territory
Dawson
DAWSON CITY CABLE
PO Box 308 Dawson City YT Y0B 1G0. 867 993-7400 Fax: 867 993-7434. City Mgr David Skidd CHANNELS: 29 • SUBSCRIBERS: 300
Whitehorse
NORTHWESTEL CABLE INC.
203-4103 4th Ave Whitehorse YT Y1A 1H6. 867 393-2225 Fax: 867 393-2224. info@whtvcable.com. Web: www.whtvcable.com. Gen Mgr Curtis Shaw; Ops Mgr Glenn Stark; Mktg/Prog Mgr Michelle McKay; Community TV Coord Tricia Stevenson; Tech Dir Bill MacLeod CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 4,200 ADD. SYSTEMS: Yukon Territory COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Character generator Company established in 2007. Number of Employees: 11.
British Columbia
100 Mile House
BUFFALO CREEK ENTERPRISES LTD.
PO Box 927 Anderson BC V0K 2E0. Fax: 250 397-2297. Pres Ian Boyd CHANNELS: 35 ADD. SYSTEMS: Anderson, Gateway, Lac La Hache. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Community messages, slide show Company established in 1978. Number of Employees: 1.
SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P.
Fort Nelson
NORTHWESTEL CABLE
5404 50th Ave Fort Nelson BC V0C 1R0. Fax: 250 774-3020. Toll-Free: 800 661-0834. Web: www.nwtelcable.ca. Gen Mgr Curtis Shaw; Dir-Cust Serv Michelle Mckay CHANNELS: 50 Analogue 105 Digital • SUBSCRIBERS: 1,125 Company established in 1979.
BAMFIELD ENTERTAINMENT
PO Box 47 Bamfield BC V0R 1B0. 250 728-3355 Fax: 250 728-3355. Mgr Roger Demantigny CHANNELS: 13 • SUBSCRIBERS: 55
Campbell River
CAMPBELL RIVER TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
500 Robron Rd Campbell River BC V9W 5Z2. 250 923-8899 Fax: 250 923-7796. jim.forsyth@crtv.net. Web: www.crtv.net. Pres J Kerr; Gen Mgr Jim Forsyth; Tech Mgr J Bruneau; Office Mgr J Feeney; Prog Mgr H Smith CHANNELS: 63 Analog,127 Optical • SUBSCRIBERS: 12,500 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Fully equipped studio, JVC cameras, CCD camera Sony editing systems, portable equipment. Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 20.
REVELSTOKE CABLE TV - A DIV. OF
COAST MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATIONS
PO Box 548 Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N7. Toll-Free: 866 8326013. admin@mycoast.net. Web: www.coastmci.com. Pres David Reid CHANNELS: 57 • SUBSCRIBERS: 500
MASCON CABLE SYSTEMS
PO Box 3386 Salmon Arm BC V1E 4S2. Location: 4901 Auto Rd SE. 250 832-6000 Fax: 250 832-5575. Toll-Free: 866 832-6020. PO Box 558 Gold River BC V0P 1G0. info@masconcable.ca. Web: www.masconcable.ca. Pres Ian 250 283-2521 Fax: 250 283-7224. Mgr Stephen Savola MacKay; Mgr Darren Muloin CHANNELS: 350 • SUBSCRIBERS: 3000 Grand Forks ADD. SYSTEMS: Chase, Sicamous, Sur Peaks, Lumby, North SUNSHINE COMMUNICATIONS Pender Island, Oyama, Pritchard, Winfield, Lillooet Company PO Box 2618 Grand Forks BC V0H 1H0. Location: 7474 established in 1982. Number of Employees: 15. 19th St. 250 442-5844 Fax: 250 442-2665. info@sunshinecable. SUN COUNTRY CABLEVISION LTD. PO Box 1360 Salmon Arm BC V1E 4P5. Location: 10 com. Web: www.sunshinecable.com. Pres Bill Gillespie Harbourfront Dr NE. Kamloops 250 832-9711 Fax: 250 832-2146. mike.hall@sunwave.net. SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P. Web: www.sunwave.net. Accnt/Dir-Mktg Tammy Tychkowski; Accnt Brad Hansen; Supvr-Internet Ops Mason Schmitt; 180 Briar Ave Kamloops BC V2B 1C1. 250 312-7105 Fax: 250 376-2544. VP-Ops Terry Medd; Reg Supvr-Cust Svc Kyla Oshanek; Man Dir Michael Hall CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 6,800 Mgr Janice Vermuelen ADD. SYSTEMS: Enderby, Armstrong, Silvercreek, Grindron, Kaslo Spallomcheen, Canoe, Ranchero Company established in KASLO CABLE LTD. 1984. Number of Employees: 19. PO Box 637 Kaslo BC V0G 1M0. Location: 505 Hillside Ave. 250 353-2547 Fax: 250 353-2547. kascable@netidea.com. Salt Spring Island SALTSPRING CABLEVISION LTD. Pres Mandy Knight; Gen Mgr Kul Nijjar PO Box 300 Stn Ganges Salt Spring Island BC V8K 2V9. CHANNELS: 40 • SUBSCRIBERS: 400 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: VHS, Camcorder. Location: 316 Lower Ganges Rd. Salt Spring Island BC V8K 2V3. Company established in 1959. Number of Employees: 1. 250 537-5550 Fax: 250 537-5550. Pres L Phillips; Gen Kelowna Mgr Geoff Phillips; Office Clerk A Harrison; Office Clerk SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P. Wanda Langdon 2350 Hunter Rd Kelowna BC V1X 7H6. CHANNELS: 30 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1,539 Company estab250 712-2307 Fax: 250 712-2310. VP-Ops Cam Kernahan; lished in 1981. Number of Employees: 6. Reg Mgr Janice Vermeulen
Gold River
CONUMA CABLE SYSTEMS
Lax Kw’Alaams
ROSE ISLAND VENTURES
206 Shashaak St Lax Kw’alaams BC V0V 1H0. 250 625-3293 Fax: 250 625-3246. Mgr Stan Dudoward
Port Hardy KETA CABLE
PO Box 63 Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0. Location: 7020 Market Ashcroft St. COPPER VALLEY CABLE 250 949-6109 Fax: 250 949-6566. ketacable@hotmail.com. PO Box 1120 Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0. Location: 405 Railway Web: www.ketacable.com. Gen Mgr Bill Tomkins Ave. CHANNELS: 61 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2800 250 453-2616 Fax: 250 453-9960. Office Mgr Leaya Olsoff; ADD. SYSTEMS: Fort Rupert, Fort Rupert Indian Reserve, Tech Kevin Wiebe Kippano Indian Reserve. Number of Employees: 5. CHANNELS: 35 • SUBSCRIBERS: 750 Company established Powell River in 1985. Number of Employees: 2.
Bamfield
Revelstoke
Vancouver
SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P.
Burnaby Tower 900-1067 Cordova St W Vancouver BC V6C 3T5. 604 629-3344 Fax: 604 629-3301. VP-Ops Jay Mehr; Reg Mgr Dave Fenwick
Victoria
SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P.
861 Cloverdale Ave Victoria BC V8X 4S7. 250 475-7277 Fax: 250 475-7289. VP-Ops Cam Kernahan; Reg Mgr Chris Kucharski
Whistler
SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P.
PO Box 630 Whistler BC V0N 1B0. Location: 214-4368 Main St. Whistler BC V0N 1B4. 604 932-2855 Fax: 604 932-1852. Web: www.shaw.ca. VPSHAW CABLE 4316 Boban Dr Nanaimo BC V9T 6A7. Location: 4706 Ewing Ops Jay Mehr; Reg Mgr Dave Fenwick CHANNELS: 146 • SUBSCRIBERS: 9,000 Pl. Powell River BC V8A 2N5. 250 760-1966 Fax: 250 760-1991. Web: www.shaw.ca. Reg COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Cable 4 Company established in 1979. Mgr Greg Scollon COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Channel 4 - full Calgary studio & control room.
Alberta
SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P.
4316 Boban Dr Nanaimo BC V9T 6A7. Location: 4706 Ewing Pl. Powell River BC V8A 2N5. 250 760-1966 Fax: 250 760-1991. Web: www.shaw.ca. Reg Mgr Greg Scollon COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Channel 4 - full studio & control room.
Prince George
SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P.
2519 Queensway St Prince George BC V2L 1N1. 250 614-7310 Fax: 250 614-7349. VP-Ops Jay Mehr
SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P.
2400 32 Ave NE Calgary AB T2E 9A7. 403 716-6070 Fax: 403 539-6611. VP-Ops Terry Medd; Reg Mgr Doug McWilliams
SHAW COMMUNICATIONS INC. (HEAD OFFICE)
900-630 3 Ave SW Calgary AB T2P 4L4. 403 750-4500 Fax: 403 750-4501. Web: www.shaw.ca. Pres Peter Bissonnette; CEO Jim Shaw; Exec Chairman J R Shaw; Sr VP-Fin/CFO Steve Wilson; Sr VP-Planning Michael D’Avella; Sr VP-Ops Brad Shaw; VP-Ops Terry Medd; VP-Ops Mike Hall; VP-Ops Jay Mehr; VP-Ops Cam
cable systems Kernahan; VP Prog/Educational Servs Alex Park; VP-Cust TELUS 30-10020 100th St NW Edmonton AB T5J 0N5. Care Shannon Donnici SUBSCRIBERS: 2.9 million, incl. Star Choice 780 493-7311 Fax: 780 493-7399. Toll-Free: 800 667-4871. Web: www.telus.ca. Corp Comm Nick Culo STAR CHOICE COMMUNICATIONS
Canmore, Caroline, Carstairs, CFB Suffield, Champion, Cremona, Dunmore, Elkwater, Exshaw, Foremost, Irvine, Lacdes Arcs, Magrath, Medicine Hat, Nobleford, Redcliff, Rocky Mountain House, Stavely, Sundre, Taber, Tilley, Vauxhall, Warner, Alta. Also Fernie, Hope, Kimberley, INC. WESTERN WIRELESS Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Sparwood and Terrace, 2924 11 St NE Calgary AB T2E 7L7. Toll-Free: 866STAR- 8140 46th St NW Edmonton AB T6B 2M8. WEB. Toll-Free Fax: 800 872-8219. Web: www.starchoice. 780 496-9536 Fax: 780 463-2077. CEO William Tomkins; B.C., Houston, Hazelton, Stewart, BC and Ralston, Taber, Alberta. com. VP-Ops Jim Cummins Gen Mgr Mike Tomkins COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Mini mobile - 3 CHANNELS: 228 • SUBSCRIBERS: 700,000 cameras JVC 3-chip, S-VHS edit suite. High speed Internet Fort McMurray ADD. SYSTEMS: National DTH company. provider. Character Generator/Multi Media and 5 hours SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P. Camrose new programming per week. Company established in 1964. 200-208 Beacon Hill Dr Fort McMurray AB T9H 2R1. CABLE TV OF CAMROSE 780 714-5355 Fax: 780 790-1193. VP-Ops Mike Hall; Reg Number of Employees: 75. 4910 46 St Camrose AB T4V 1H1. Mgr Terry Bodie Oyen 780 672-8839 Fax: 780 672-8830. Web: www.cable-lynx. OYEN CABLE TV High Level net. Owner Tom McLaren PO Box 95 Oyen AB T0J 2J0. HIGH LEVEL CABLE CHANNELS: 60 • SUBSCRIBERS: 5000 PO Box 305 High Level AB T0H 1Z0. Location: 9902 403 664-3811 Fax: 403 664-3811. Owner/Operator/Pres Edmonton Arthur Berg 100th Ave. CHANNELS: 30 • SUBSCRIBERS: 150 NORTHERN CABLEVISION LTD. 780 926-3640 Fax: 780 926-4211. Pres Steve Taylor COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Chan 2 Prevue 200-4245 97 St NW Edmonton AB T6E 5Y7. CHANNELS: 35 • SUBSCRIBERS: 775 Guide & Local Advertising Company established in 1995. 780 440-2525 Fax: 780 440-2828. Web: www.northerncaRIVER ROAD CABLE (FORT VERMILNumber of Employees: 1. blevision.ab.ca. Mktg Mgr Grant Campbell LION) CHANNELS: 120 • SUBSCRIBERS: 26,000 Rainbow Lake ADD. SYSTEMS: Andrew, Athabasca, Bawlf, Beaverlodge, PO Box 1770 High Level AB T0H 1Z0. RAINBOW LAKE CABLE TV Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Daysland, Fox Creek, Grande Cache, 403 926-3600 Fax: 403 926-2616. Pres Edward Teichroeb PO Box 149 Rainbow Lake AB T0H 2Y0. CHANNELS: 36 • SUBSCRIBERS: 180 Grande Prairie, Hardisty, Holden, McLennen, Mundare, 780 956-3934 Fax: 780 956-3570. rainbowlake@telusplanet. Peace River, Pierceland, Rycroft, Ryley, Sexsmith, Smoky ADD. SYSTEMS: La Crete. net. Web: www.town.rainbowlake.ab.ca. Pres Jim Zeibin; Gen Lake, Spirit River, St. Paul, Wainwright, Wembley, Westwind, High Prairie Mgr Anna Butler; Tech Support Glen Olheiser; Tech Support Wetaskiwin, Whitecourt, Willingdon. KBS TV Harold Norberg; Admin Lynn Butler COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Grande Prairie PO Box 29 High Prairie AB TOG 1E0. - Studio and full production facilities. Satellite studios in 403 523-3223 Fax: 403 523-3411. Web: www.kbscable.com. CHANNELS: 29 • SUBSCRIBERS: 509 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Our community Wetaskiwin and Bonnyville. Company established in 1974. Gen Mgr Mikita Kalita channels provides advertising space for businesses, comNumber of Employees: 65. CHANNELS: 70 • SUBSCRIBERS: 575 munity services/announcement & special events around PERSONA COMMUNICATIONS CORP. town. The service consists of text only advertisements with Lethbridge PO Box 4005 Edmonton AB T6E 4S8. CISN radio from Edmonton broadcasting over it. 780 440-2525 Fax: 780 440-2828. Toll-Free: 800 465-1000. SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P. Red Deer Web: www.persona.ca. VP/Gen Mgr Mike Cabigon; Dir-Sls/ 1232 3 Ave S Lethbridge AB T1J 0J9. Mktg Grant Campbell; Chief Eng/Tech Dir Michael Hocken; 403 380-7367 Fax: 403 320-1675. VP-Ops Terry Medd; Reg SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P. Sys Mgr Geoff Snider 4761 62 St Red Deer AB T4N 2R4. Dir-Fin/Admin Rick Miciak; Cust Serv Mgr Cathy Stacey 403 340-6400 Fax: 403 340-6413. Toll-Free: 800 818-5993. CHANNELS: 28-120 • SUBSCRIBERS: 80,000 Medicine Hat Web: www.shaw.ca. VP-Ops Terry Medd; Reg Sys Mgr ADD. SYSTEMS: For systems breakdown, see Persona, SHAW CABLESYSTEMS Katie Wood St. John’s Nfld. 1001 Kingsway Ave SE Medicine Hat AB T1A 2X7. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Community 403 527-5586 Fax: 403 527-4770. Web: www.monarch. Slave Lake Chan./Prod. Facilities: Alphanumeric only. net. CEO/Owner Bill Yuill; Exec VP Brian Lund; Dir-Ops CABLE TV SLAVE LAKE LTD. Janice Gillies; Sls Mgr Chad Cunningham; Tech Mgr Mark PO Box 1008 Slave Lake AB T0G 2A0. Location: 800 SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P. Hetherington; Commun/Prog Mgr Pat Cook 10450 178 St NW Edmonton AB T5S 1S2. Main St N. 780 490-3400 Fax: 780 490-3411. VP-Ops Cam Kernahan; CHANNELS: 69+digital • SUBSCRIBERS: 59000 780 849-5188 Fax: 780 849-6809. Pres Tom McLaren Reg Mgr Steve Baker ADD. SYSTEMS: Banff, Bentley, Bow Island, Brooks, CHANNELS: 62 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1500
Power
Veteran
VETERAN TELEVISION SOCIETY
PO Box 428 Veteran AB T0C 2S0. 403 575-3892 Fax: 403 575-3938. Pres Pat Gorcak CHANNELS: 32 • SUBSCRIBERS: 50
Saskatchewan
Île-à-la-Crosse
ÎLE-À-LA-CROSSE COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY INC.
PO Box 480 Île-à-la-Crosse SK S0M 1C0. 306 833-2173 Fax: 306 833-2042. ilexcomm@sasktel.net. Web: www.cilxradio.com. Chairperson Gerald Roy; Mgr Mike Bouvier CHANNELS: 39 • SUBSCRIBERS: 150 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Full community channel with three sets in studio. VCR camera, sound studio system, remote unit, editing, Hidef digital camera, PA sound rentals, recording studio. Company established in 2001. Number of Employees: 3.
Imperial
IMPERIAL CABLE SYSTEM
PO Box 90 Imperial SK S0G 2J0. 306 963-2220 Fax: 306 963-2445. Chm T Abrey; Sec-Treas Sheila Newlove CHANNELS: 15 • SUBSCRIBERS: 92
Kinistino
TOWN OF KINISTINO - CABLE T.V. UTILITY
PO Box 10 Kinistino SK S0J 1H0. Location: 212 Main St. Kinistino SK. 306 864-2461 Fax: 306 864-2880. townofkinistino@sasktel. net. Pres L Margolis; Serv Mgr K Sharkey; Admin Shirley Jackson CHANNELS: 37 • SUBSCRIBERS: 160 Company established in 1987.
La Ronge
CABLE RONGE INC.
PO Box 1397 La Ronge SK S0J 1L0. 306 425-2276 Fax: 306 425-2042. Web: www.cable.ronge. ca. Pres Robert Hunter; VP Jack Senft; Gen Mgr M Chernoff; Technical John Dahl CHANNELS: 65 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1439 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Pro Video Gold Character Generator VCR. Company established in 1980. Number of Employees: 2.
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cable systems Regina
ACCESS COMMUNICATIONS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED
2250 Park St Regina SK S4N 7K7. 306 569-3510 Fax: 306 565-5395. accesscomm@accesscomm.ca. Web: www.accesscomm.ca. Pres/CEO Jim Deane; VP-Fin/Admn Carmela Haines; VP-Mktg Rick Fraser; VP-Eng Bruce Bondar; Hum Res Mgr Debby Kuntz; Info Sys Mgr Arnold Astels; Cust Care Mgr Sharon Skaalid; Commun Officer Tasha Lupanko CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 75,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Regina Beach, White City, Yorkton, Melville, Canora, Kamsack, Esterhazy, Norquay, Churchbridge, Bredenbury, Theodore, Springside, Saltcoats, Estevan, Weyburn, North Battleford, Biggar, Lashburn, Unity, Wilkie, Meadow Lake, Rosetown, Kindersley, Em Pk, Copper Sands, Battleford, Maidstone, & Coronach. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Community channel in all systems, Studio mobile facilities in Regina, Yorkton, Weyburn, Estevan and North Battleford. Company established in 1974. Number of Employees: 200.
SASKTEL
COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Computer Ad Service Company established in 1995. Number of Brockville COGECO CABLE CANADA INC. Employees: 10. PO Box 806 Brockville ON K6V 5W1. Location: 333 Shilo California Ave. Unit 13A SHILO CABLEVISION 613 342-7414 Fax: 613 342-6521. Toll-Free: 800 565-0273. PO Box 40 CFB Shilo MB R0K 2A0. Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron 204 765-2586 Fax: 204 765-4532. Mgr Mike McEwan; Tech Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment Supvr Pat Wagenaar CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,000,000 CHANNELS: 47 • SUBSCRIBERS: 300 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC PRO format, COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Sony/Panasonic Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: Winnipeg 2000+.
CRAIG WIRELESS SYSTEMS LTD.
177 Lombard Ave Floor 6 Winnipeg MB R3B 0W5. 204 925-9125 Fax: 204 488-2710. Toll-Free: 888 244-5544. info@skyweb.ca. Web: www.craigwireless.com. CEO Boyd Craig; COO Gord Johannson; Mktg Mgr James Buchan; Mgr IT Systems Tyler Bartel CHANNELS: 70 • SUBSCRIBERS: 6000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Serving Arborg, Brandon, Dauphin, Portage la Prairie, Winnipeg and numerous other communities in southern Manitoba. Skyweb will also launch in southern British Columbia in 2002.
2121 Saskatchewan Dr Regina SK S4P 3Y2. 306 777-4509 Fax: 306 359-7475. Toll-Free: 800 727-5835. MTS-TV PO Box 6666 Winnipeg MB R3C 3V6. Location: 333 Main Web: www.sasktel.com. Corp Comm Brian Eltom St. SUBSCRIBERS: 0 204 941-8246 Fax: 204 772-6391. Toll-Free: 800 565-1936. Saskatoon VP MTS TV Roy Sherbo
ASKIVISION SYSTEMS INC.
PO Box 26049 RPO Lawson Hts Saskatoon SK S7K 8C1. Toll-Free: 800 819-9718 Ext. 10. Toll-Free Fax: 888 2053851. cs@aski.ca. Web: www.aski.ca. Pres Don Wohlberg; Gen Mgr Michele Kimmett; Dir Victoria Wohlberg CHANNELS: 35 • SUBSCRIBERS: 900 ADD. SYSTEMS: Borden, Denare Beach, Dysart, Goodsoil, Kenosee Lake, Maymont, Raymore, St. Walburg, Sask., Sask. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Digital TV, High Speed Internet, Wireless Internet and VoIP Company established in 1996.
SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P.
SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P.
22 Scurfield Blvd Winnipeg MB R3Y 1S5. 204 480-7429 Fax: 204 480-3540. VP-Ops Colin Patterson; Reg Mgr Darryl Schmidt
Ontario
Attawapiskat
ATTAWAPISKAT CABLE
GD Attawapiskat ON P0L 1A0. Location: 27 Jacob St. 705 997-2375 Fax: 705 997-2422. Gen Mgr Thomas Tookate CHANNELS: 40 • SUBSCRIBERS: 200
2326 Hanselman Ave Saskatoon SK S7L 5Z3. Aurora 306 665-3798 Fax: 306 667-3370. VP-Ops Terry Medd; Reg AURORA CABLE TV LIMITED Mgr Merin Coutts PO Box 547 Aurora ON L4G 3L6. Location: 350 Industrial Pky S. Aurora ON L4G 3V7. Southey 905 727-1981 Fax: 905 727-7407. info@aci.on.ca. Web: SOUTHEY CABLE www.aci.on.ca. Pres Jim Irvine; Gen Mgr Linda Morrison PO Box 248 Southey SK S0G 4P0. Location: 260 Keats St. 306 726-2202 Fax: 306 726-2916. townofsouthey@sasktel. CHANNELS: 219 • SUBSCRIBERS: 15700 net. Web: www.southey.ca. Gen Mgr T Mildenburger; Admin COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: 1 Eng. Portapak, 3 cam studio with editing, 3 cam mobile. Company established Collette Flaman CHANNELS: 59 • SUBSCRIBERS: 260 Company estab- in 1965. Number of Employees: 50. lished in 1987. Number of Employees: 2. Aylmer
Manitoba
AMTELECOM CABLE INC.
1906 Park Ave Brandon MB R7B 0R9. 204 571-7340 Fax: 204 726-0853. Toll-Free: 800 6653337. cable@westmancom.com. Web: www.westmancom. com. Pres/CEO David Baxter; Dir-Sls/Mktg Neil Thomson; Sls/Mktg Mgr Brenda Andrew CHANNELS: 104 • SUBSCRIBERS: 26,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Benito, Binscarth, Birch River, Birtle, Boissevain, Bowsman, Brandon, Carberry, Dauphin, Deloraine, Elkhorn, Erickson, Gilbert Plains, Gladstone, Glenboro, Grandview, Hamiota, Killarney, McCreary, Melita, Minitonas, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Rivers, Roblin, Rossburn, Russell, Sandy Lake, Shoal Lake, Souris, St. Lazare, Ste. Rose du Lac, Strathclair, Swan River, Virden, Shilo. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: 19 Community Channels with 12 Production Facilities. Company established in 1977. Number of Employees: 90.
PO Box 1800 Aylmer ON N5H 3E7. Location: 18 Sydenham St E. 519 773-8441 Fax: 519 765-3265. Toll-Free: 800 440-7472. info@amtelecom.ca. Web: www.amtelecom.ca. Mgr Sales M H Ramerth; Mktg Mgr Elisa Way; Prog Coord Bill Meems; Dir-Net Ops Ron Mervis; Tech Mgr Dave Tofts; Dir-Admn Rudi Ambacher; Bus Dev Mgr Geoff Greening; Prog Eng Jim Simpson CHANNELS: 220 • SUBSCRIBERS: 8500 ADD. SYSTEMS: Alvinston, Aylmer, Bothwell, Brownsville, Courtland, Embro, Glencoe, Langton, Lyons, Mount Brydges, Port Bruce/Copenhagen, Port Burwell/Vienna, Port Rowan, Simcoe, St. William’s/Booth’s Harbour, Straffordville, Wardsville/Newbury, Oliphant, Shallow Lake, Hepworth, Tobermory COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Local announce., church serv. bingo, hockey, special events, bicycle prog., portable cameras and rel. prod. equip., VHS studio, 2 camera, sporting events/S-VHS 3 camera mobile production vehicle / municipal council coverage. Company established in 1966. Number of Employees: 102.
Churchill
Barrie
PO Box 1123 Churchill MB R0B 0E0. 204 675-2918 Fax: 204 675-2918. Sec-Treas Linda Zaharia CHANNELS: 23 • SUBSCRIBERS: 200 Company established in 1988.
1 Sperling Dr Barrie ON L4M 6B8. 705 737-0778 Fax: 705 445-9949. Toll-Free: 866 615-5527. Web: www.rogers.com. Ops Mgr Harm Van de Veen CHANNELS: 75 • SUBSCRIBERS: 34841
Brandon
WESTMAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
L&D CABLE
ROGERS CABLE
Gimli
Belleville
PO Box 2187 Gimli MB R0C 1B0. Location: 8 Lochwoods Dr. 204 642-6570 Fax: 204 642-4622. Toll-Free: 888 597-2600. valleycable@lincsat.com. Web: www.valleycable.com. Gen Mgr Mark Charles; Ops Mgr Howard Pauls; Office Mgr Pat Eastman CHANNELS: 41 • SUBSCRIBERS: 4,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Altona, Carman, Holland, Manitou, Miami, Morden, Morris, Notre Dame des Lourdes, Plum Coulee, St. Claude, St. Jean-Baptiste, Treherne, Winkler.
297 Front St Belleville ON K8N 2Z9. 613 967-6171 Fax: 613 966-0791. Toll-Free: 800 565-0273. Web: www.cogeoc.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 2000000+ ADD. SYSTEMS: TRENTON, ON COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC Pro format, Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 2000+.
VALLEY CABLE VISION (1997) LIMITED
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC.
Norway House
Brampton
PO Box 250 Norway House MB R0B 1B0. 204 359-4683 Fax: 204 359-6191. Mgr Tom Anderson; Asst Mgr Marie Ann Chubb CHANNELS: 12 • SUBSCRIBERS: 500 ADD. SYSTEMS: CJNC - FM Radio
13 Hansen Rd S Brampton ON L6W 3H6. 905 897-3928; 905 270-2124. Fax: 905 456-2282. Prog Mgr Charles Weschler; Station Mgr Jake Dheer CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 89,115 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Full Studio Premises, Mobile Unit, ENG, Playback Facilities: DV Cam.
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Collingwood ROGERS CABLE
4 Sanford Fleming Rd Collingwood ON L9Y 4V9. Fax: 705 445-9949. Toll-Free: 800 764-3771. Web: www.rogers. com. Mgr Info Sys Harm van der Veen CHANNELS: 66 • SUBSCRIBERS: 15500
Cornwall
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC.
517 Pitt St Cornwall ON K6J 3R4. 613 937-2506 Fax: 613 932-3176. Toll-Free: 800 565-0273. Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment Burlington CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,000,000 COGECO CABLE CANADA INC. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC PRO format, PO Box 5076 Stn Main Burlington ON L7R 4S6. Location: Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG Ontario Division 950 Syscon Rd. Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 905 333-4990 Fax: 905 333-3394. Toll-Free: 800 565-0273. 2000+. Web: www.cogeco.ca. Pres/CEO Louis Audet; VP-Sls/Mktg Ron Perrotta; VP-Eng Chris MacFarlane; VP-Tech Ops Enzo Dublin D’Agostini; VP ON Ops Louise St Pierre; Sr Dir-Commun & MITCHELL SEAFORTH CABLE TV LIMITED Prog Maureen Tilson Dyment 123 Ontario St Dublin ON N0K 1E0. CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2000000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Acton, Amherstview, Ancaster, Arnprior, 519 345-2341 Fax: 519 345-2873. cabletv@ezlink.ca. Web: Bala, Bath, Batawa, Bayville, Beachburg, Beamsville, www.ezlink.ca. Pres Steve Ward; Gen Mgr Dan Harmer Belleville, Bloomfield, Bracebridge, Brighton, Brockville, CHANNELS: 63 • SUBSCRIBERS: 5,800 Campbellville, Chalk River, Chatham, Cobden, Cobourg, ADD. SYSTEMS: Blyth, Brussels, Grand Bend, Hensall, Colbourne, Cornwall, Deep River, Deseronto, Dunchurch, Lucan, Mitchell-Seaforth, Zurich. Dundas, Elora, Fergus, Flamborough, Foley Village, COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Cable 12 Forbes, Frankfurt, Gananoque, Georgetown, Glen Williams, Community programming local events. Gravenhurst, Greenville, Grimsby, Hamilton, Hawkesbury, Dubreuilville Huntsville, Humprey, Ingleside, Jasper, Jordan, Kempville, RADIO TELEVISION DUBREUILVILLE Kingston, Lanark, Lancaster, Lindsay, Mactier, McKellar, 120 rue des Epinettes Dubreuilville ON P0S 1B0. Milton, Morrisberg, Napanee, Niagara Falls, Nobel, North 705 884-2693 Fax: 705 884-1310. Pres Mario Bergeron Bay, Norval, Oakville, Odessa, Orville, Pakenham, Parry ADD. SYSTEMS: Internet capability, T1 access. Sound, Pembroke, Perth, Peterborough, Port Carling, Port COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Community bulHope, Port Sydney, Prescott, Renfrew, Rockwood, Rosseau, letin board. Sarnia, Shannonville, St. Catherines, Stirling, Wallaceburg, Ont. Stewarttown, Salem, Smith Falls, Utterson, Vineland, Eganville BONNECHERE CABLE Stoney Creek, Wellington, Windsor. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: 21 production 8668 Hwy 60 Eganville ON K0J 1T0. facilities across Ontario with DVC PRO format, Studio, Edit 613 628-2727 Fax: 613 628-9258. Pres William A MacPhee; Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG Company estab- Treas August H Reinert CHANNELS: 60 • SUBSCRIBERS: 385 Number of lished in 1957. Number of Employees: 2000. Employees: 2.
Chapleau
SUPERIOR T.V. SYSTEM
PO Box 669 Chapleau ON P0M 1K0. Location: 61 Birch St. 705 864-1462 Fax: 705 864-1341. supertv@vianet.ca. Office Mgr Sandra Raposo CHANNELS: 57 • SUBSCRIBERS: 300 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Scroll for typewritten ads (Community Service) only. Number of Employees: 2.
Fenelon Falls
CABLE CABLE INC.
16 Cable Rd Fenelon Falls ON K0M 1N0. 705 887-6433 Fax: 705 887-2580. info@cablecable.net. Web: www.cablecable.net. Pres Tony Fiorini; Gen Mgr Michael Fiorini; Chief Tech Al Clutton; Office Mgr Debbie Cosulich; Cust Serv Mgr Julie Jenkins; Tech Exec Ryan McCann CHANNELS: 70 Analogue 200+ Digital • SUBSCRIBERS: Chatham 3850 COGECO CABLE CANADA INC. ADD. SYSTEMS: Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Dumsford, 491 Richmond St Chatham ON N7M 1R2. Cameron and other Sturgeon Lake communities. 519 352-8810 Fax: 519 352-8274. Toll-Free: 800 565-0273. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Cable 12 comWeb: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron munity message board, Cable 28, 29 OnCable TV listing Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment and local ad avails, interactive web-based channel listing CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 2000000+ and ad avails. Company established in 1983. Number of ADD. SYSTEMS: Chatham/Kent and parts of Kent/Elgin Employees: 12. counties. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: 20*’ *MS 20*’ Fergus studio: 2 cam. control rm. & edit suite. DVC Pro format/stu- COGECO CABLE CANADA INC. dio/edit suite/Master Control/Mobile and/or ENG Company 475 Patrick St W Fergus ON N1M 1M2. 519 843-3700 Fax: 519 843-2312. Web: www.cogeco.ca. established in 1957. Number of Employees: 2000+. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Clifford Maureen Tilson Dyment MAITLAND CABLE TV LTD. CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,000,000 100 Elora St N Clifford ON N0G 1M0. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC Pro format, 519 327-8012 Fax: 519 327-8010. Toll-Free: 888 477-2177. Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG Web: www.wightman.ca. Pres Paul Wightman; VP Blair Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: Wightman 2000+. CHANNELS: 73 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1180 ADD. SYSTEMS: Atwood, Belmore, Bluevale, Clifford, Geraldton Formosa, Moorefield, Trowbridge, Ethel, Molseworth, ASTROCOM CABLEVISION INC. Kurtzville, Monkton, Riversdale, Chepstow, Cargill, Eden PO Box 910 Geraldton ON P0T 1M0. Location: 109 Greer Ave W. Grove, Pinkerton, Greenock, Newry, Cranbrook COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Bulletin Board/ 807 854-1569 Fax: 807 854-2169. jim@astrocom-on.com. Web: www.astrocom-on.com. Pres John S Emmans Coming Events Channel. Channel 6 local events. CHANNELS: 51 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1,368 Clinton ADD. SYSTEMS: Longlac. BLUEWATER CABLE TV COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Digital and analog RR 2 Clinton ON N0M 1L0. Location: 480 Parr Line. cameras, digital edit capability, mobile. Company estab519 482-9233 Fax: 519 482-7098. bluewatertv@cabletv. lished in 1965. Number of Employees: 6. on.ca. Web: www.cabletv.on.ca. Pres Don Stinson; Gen Mgr Gravenhurst Tim Stinson; Ops Mgr Dave Bosman CHANNELS: 65, 58 analog, 209 digital • SUBSCRIBERS: COGECO CABLE CANADA INC. 205 Jones Rd Gravenhurst ON P1P 1M8. 7500 ADD. SYSTEMS: Exeter (Ex-Cen Cablevision) and Goderich, 705 687-8818 Fax: 705 687-4789. Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir ON Company established in 1972. Maureen Tilson Dyment Cobourg CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 2000000+ COGECO CABLE CANADA INC. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC Pro format, 259 Division St Unit F Cobourg ON K9A 3P9. studio, edit suite, master control, Mobile and/or ENG 905 372-7894 Toll-Free: 800 565-0273. Toll-Free Fax: Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 866 859-9903. Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP 2000+. Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment Hamilton CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 2000000+ COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC Pro format, MOUNTAIN CABLEVISION LTD. Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG servi- 141 Hester St Hamilton ON L9A 2N9. ing Cobourg & Port Hope Company established in 1957. 905 389-1347 Fax: 905 574-6330. info@mountaincable. net. Web: www.mountaincable.net. Pres John Piercy; CEO Number of Employees: 2000+.
cable systems Les Boris; Chairman Owen Boris; Tech Dir Bruce Marshall; Dir-Bus Ops/Dev Patrick Kiely CHANNELS: 311 • SUBSCRIBERS: 40000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Cable TV Telephone (Res & Comm’l) Broadband (Res, Cmm’l & Wireless) COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Cable 14 Community Television, a unique shared facility operated by 3 cable companies Cogeco, Southmount & Mountain. Full Studios, mobile, DVC Pro based production equipment. Company established in 1959. Number of Employees: 90.
Controller Eric Larsen; Mktg Coord Julie Stuart CHANNELS: 40 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,300 ADD. SYSTEMS: Bancroft, Barry’s Bay, Bridgenorth, Keene, Lakefield, Whitney, Millbrook. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: A community channel on channel 10 in all systems is a public service announcement system only. Company established in 1998. Number of Employees: 3.
Pres Paul Lamontagne; Chairman Michael Cytrynbaum CHANNELS: 148 • SUBSCRIBERS: 4,5000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Southern Ontario, Eastern Ontario, Quebec. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: InfoLook Channel
Milton
3573 Wolfedale Rd Mississauga ON L5C 3T6. 905 897-3928 Fax: 905 848-2831. Web: www.rogerstelevision.com. Station Mgr Rogers TV Jake Dheer CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 184,331 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Playback Facilities: DV Cam, Community Channel/Prod. Facilities: Full Studio, Mobile Unit, ENG, Editing Suites.
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC.
Laurier Plaza 500 Laurier Ave Milton ON L9T 4R3. SOURCE CABLE LIMITED 905 878-9306 Fax: 905 878-7927. Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP1074 Upper Wellington St Hamilton ON L9A 3S6. Mktg Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment 905 574-6464 Fax: 905 574-4909. info@sourcecable.ca. Web: www.sourcecable. CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2000000 ca. Pres Dan Campbell; Sls Mgr Mike Fortune; Mktg Mgr Myrna Bontje; Mktg Exec COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC PRO format, Studio, Edit Suite, Gord Corlett; Sys Analyst Rob McCann; IT Mgr Domenic Versace; Cust Serv Mgr Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG Company established in 1957. Number of Lucy Silvestri; Wireless Dev Mike Tasker Employees: 2000. CHANNELS: 74+dig • SUBSCRIBERS: 16,000 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Cable 14, 150 Dundurn St S Hamilton LOOK COMMUNICATIONS INC. 8250 Lawson Rd Milton ON L9T 5C6. Ontario. Company established in 1974. Number of Employees: 40. 905 693-0393 Fax: 905 693-3647. Toll-Free: 800 356-5665. Web: www.look.ca.
Hawkesbury
Mississauga
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Moose Factory
MOCREEBEC DEVELOPMENT
PO Box 4 Moose Factory ON P0L 1W0. 705 658-4769 Fax: 705 658-4487. Mgr Allan Jolly CHANNELS: 42 • SUBSCRIBERS: 440
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC.
1444 Aberdeen St Hawkesbury ON K6A 1K7. 613 632-2625 Fax: 613 632-8531. Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VPMktg Ron Perrotta; Sen Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Tilson Dyment CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2000000 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC PRO format, Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 2000.
Huntsville
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC.
20 West St S Huntsville ON P1H 1P2. 705 789-9801 Fax: 705 789-2331. Toll-Free: 800 565-0273. Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,000,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Dunchurch, Foley Village, Humphrey, Huntsville, Long Lake Estates, McKellar, Orrville, Parry Sound, Rosseau. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC PRO format, Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 2000+.
Kenora
SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P.
PO Box 1810 Kenora ON P9N 3X8. 807 547-2852 Fax: 807 547-2348. Traffic Mgr Kim Morrison; Prog Mgr Darryl Michaluk CHANNELS: 49 • SUBSCRIBERS: 8,300 ADD. SYSTEMS: Clearwater Bay, Ear Falls, Emo, Hudson, Ignace, Kenora, Madsen, Minaki, Pickle Lake, Rainy River, Red Lake, Redditt, Savant Lake, Sioux Lookout, Vermillion Bay.
Kincardine
KINCARDINE CABLE TV LTD.
223 Bruce Ave Kincardine ON N2Z 2P2. 519 396-8880 Fax: 519 396-2599. kctv@tnt21.com. Pres/Gen Mgr Bryan Walden; Sec-Treas Lisa Morrison-Walden CHANNELS: 250 • SUBSCRIBERS: 5,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Belgrave, Gorrie, Lucknow, Teeswater. Company established in 1971. Number of Employees: 10.
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Kingston
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC.
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PO Box 5500 Stn Main Kingston ON K7L 5M7. Location: 170 Colborne St. 613 544-6311 Fax: 613 545-0169. Toll-Free: 800 565-0273. Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,000,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Bath, Napanee, Deseronto, Odesa COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC PRO format, Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 2000+.
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Kitchener
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ROGERS CABLE
85 Grand Crest Pl Kitchener ON N2G 4A8. 519 893-2101 Fax: 519 893-5861. Toll-Free: 888 764-3771. comm20@rci.rogers.com. Web: www.rogers.com. Reg Pres Susanna D’Arcy; Dir-Ops Kevin Steele; Stn Mgr Michael Patterson CHANNELS: 66 Analog and over 200 Digital • SUBSCRIBERS: 199,957 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Cable 20 covering Waterloo Region, Guelph, Brantford and Stratford
London
ROGERS CABLE
800 York St London ON N6A 5B1. 519 672-0030 Fax: 519 672-0199. Web: www.rogers.com. Reg Pres Susanna D’Arcy; Dir-Ops Marc Charette; Stn Mgr Michael Patterson CHANNELS: 66 Analogue and over 200 Digital • SUBSCRIBERS: 149,195 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Cable 13 covering London, Woodstock, St.Thomas, Tillsonburg and Strathroy
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Madoc
HASTING’S CABLE VISION LIMITED
PO Box 459 Madoc ON K0K 2K0. Location: 37 Durham St S. 613 473-2839 Fax: 613 473-4853. VP/Chanel Programer Terry C Pigden; Mktg Mgr Eileen Pigden; Tech Mgr Mike Stire; Chief Exec Eric Brick CHANNELS: 35 • SUBSCRIBERS: 390 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Sony, monitors, portapak. Community Ch 4 Sony digital camera panasonic VHS camera Mac Apple computer editor, no studio, on site recording Kodac digital photo camera, Panasonic & Ritech DVD players
Millbrook
NEXICOM COMMUNICATIONS INC.
5 King St E Millbrook ON L0A 1G0. 705 932-8000 Fax: 705 932-2329. Toll-Free: 877 805-9222. cabletv@nexicom. net. Web: www.nexicom.net. Pres R Paul Downs; Sec-Treas John Downs;
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cable systems MOOSE FACTORY CABLE
CHANNELS: 86 • SUBSCRIBERS: 3,731 ADD. SYSTEMS: Nanticoke - serving Port-Dover and Waterford; Delhi, Otterville. Jarvis & Townsend - not in service. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Studio equipped Newmarket with FXE 100 editing suite, audio board, computer graphics, ROGERS CABLE two Canon XLI digital camcorders, Panasonic 7750 SVHS 395A Mulock Dr Newmarket ON L3Y 8P3. video recorder, Sony DVCam video cassette recorder, Sony 905 896-7199 Fax: 905 898-7577. Web: www.rogertelevi- 300CD player. sion.com. Reg Pres Earl Dusek; Station Mgr Brian Dodd; Sls/Promo Mgr Scott Harrower; Cust Serv Mgr Roger Patton; Pembroke Sr Producer David Blackwell COGECO CABLE CANADA INC. CHANNELS: 207 • SUBSCRIBERS: 26780 185 Lake St Pembroke ON K8A 5M1. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Three camera 613 735-1228 Fax: 613 735-7134. Toll-Free: 800 565-0273. studio - new open concept studio; three camera mobile - new Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron 1999; three - A/B Roll SP Beta edit suites; three - Beta ENG Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment kits; three - Inscribers - portable microwave system; two CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,000,000 - DVE sound booth, NLE suite, DV Pro portable ENG. ADD. SYSTEMS: Arnprior, Beachburg, Chalk River, Cobden, Deep River, Pakenham, Renfrew. Smith Falls, Calabogie, Niagara Falls Brockville, Petawawa COGECO CABLE CANADA INC. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC Pro format, 7170 McLeod Rd Niagara Falls ON L2G 3H2. Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG 905 374-2248 Toll-Free Fax: 800 807-8113. Web: www. Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog 2000+. Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,000,000 Peterborough COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC PRO format, COGECO CABLE CANADA INC. Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG 1111 Goodfellow Rd Peterborough ON K9J 7A4. Number of Employees: 2000+. 705 743-8602 Fax: 705 742-3563. Toll-Free: 866 483-7878. Toll-Free Fax: 866 859-9903. Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO North Bay Louis Audet; VP Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen COGECO CABLE CANADA INC. Tilson Dyment PO Box 3170 Stn Main North Bay ON P1B 8S4. Location: CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,000,000 240 Fee St. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC PRO format, 705 472-9868 Fax: 705 472-7854. Toll-Free: 800 565-0273. Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Number of Employees: 2000+. Maureen Tilson Dyment CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,000,000 Port Perry COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC PRO format, COMPTON CABLE TV LTD. Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG PO Box 73 Stn Main Port Perry ON L9L 1A2. Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 905 985-8171 Fax: 905 985-0010. customerservice@comp2000+. ton.net. Web: www.compton.net. Pres Ron Compton; Gen Mgr Ed Olsen; Mktg Mgr Travis Campbell; Office Mgr Ohsweken Cherri Woods FIRST NATIONS CABLE CHANNELS: 300 • SUBSCRIBERS: 5,000 Company estabRR 1 Ohsweken ON N0A 1M0. lished in 1972. Number of Employees: 13. 519 445-2981 Fax: 519 445-4084. Pres Jeff Thomas PO Box 339 Moose Factory ON P0L 1W0. 705 658-5137 Fax: 705 658-5335. Mgr Mary Ann Echum
CHANNELS: 52 • SUBSCRIBERS: 525 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Small in-house studio, two digital cameras, editing suite, two computers.
Orangeville
ROGERS CABLE
PO Box 56 Stn A Orangeville ON L9W 2Z5. Location: 70 C-Line Rd. 905 897-3928 Fax: 519 941-6091. Station Mgr Jake Dheer CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 12,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Caledon East (4 systems), Caledon Village, Erin, Hillsburgh. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Ch. 2 (Orangeville only), 2 cam. studio and mixing board. 1/2” VHS Edit., Playback Facilities: DV Cam, 1/2” VHS camcorder.
Ottawa
ROGERS CABLE
475 Richmond Rd Ottawa ON K2A 3Y8. 613 728-2222 Fax: 613 728-9793. Reg Pres Robin McIntyre; Stn Mgr Ray Skaff; OPE/Planner Mark Thebarge CHANNELS: 228 • SUBSCRIBERS: 250000 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Full studio, ENG, and mobile facilities (including portable microwave equipment). Rogers Television and Rogers TÇIÇ-communautaire 23.
Otterville
NOR-DEL CABLEVISION LIMITED
PO Box 340 Norwich ON N0J 1P0. Location: 296 Main St E. Otterville ON N0J 1R0. 519 879-6527 Fax: 519 879-6387. nor-del@cablerocket. com. Web: www.nor-del.com. Pres Glenn I Baxter; CAO Mark Baxter; VP Don Baxter
COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC Pro format, ing areas), Murillo, Rosslyn Village, Stanley. Also an MDS Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG system serving 362 customers in Kakabeka Falls. Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 2000+. SHAW CABLESYSTEMS G.P. 1635 Paquette Rd Thunder Bay ON P7B 5E5. Smiths Falls 807 767-4422 Fax: 807 766-7022. VP-Ops Jay Mehr; Reg COGECO CABLE CANADA INC. Mgr Louie Melo 270 Brockville St Unit C Smiths Falls ON K7A 5L4. 613 283-8404 Fax: 613 283-1526. Toll-Free: 877 218-2009. Tillsonburg Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron ROGERS CABLE Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment 86 Brock St E Tillsonburg ON N4G 1Z9. CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,000,000 519 688-2418 Fax: 519 842-9331. Web: www.rogers.com. ADD. SYSTEMS: Calabogie, Perth, Kemptville/Oxford Mills, Reg Pres Susanna D’Arcy; Tech/Ops Mgr Marc Charatte; Lanark, Perth, Smiths Falls. Ops/Engrg Mgr Ted Handcocks; Mgr Scott Jackson COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC PRO format, CHANNELS: 39 • SUBSCRIBERS: 5100 Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: ENG/EFP, studio Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: facilities. 2000+.
Toronto
Sudbury
PERSONA COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
PO Box 4500 Sudbury ON P3A 5W1. Location: 500 Barrydowne Rd. Unit 15 705 560-1560 Fax: 705 560-9631. Web: www.persona.ca. Gen Mgr George Revie; Mktg Mgr Brenda Stack; Dir Persona Media/Comm Channel Dave Carter; Chief Eng/Tech Dir Maurice Rioux; Mktg Coord Natalie Myre; Chief Exec Dean MacDonald CHANNELS: 50 Analog 132 Digital ADD. SYSTEMS: Belle Vallee, Blind River, Bonfield, Britt, Bruce Mines, Burk’s Falls, Calstock, Cartier, Charlton, Cobalt, Cochrane, Corbeil, Desbarats, Elk Lake, Elliot Lake, Emsdale, Englehart, Espanola, Fauquier, Field, Folyet, Gogama, Hallebourg, Harty, Hearst, Hilton Beach, Holtyre, Hornepayne, Iron Bridge, Iroquios Falls, Jocko Point, Kamiskotia, Kapuskasing, Kilarney, Latchford, Lavigne, Little Current, Loring, Magnetawan, Manitowaning, Markstay, Massey, Matachewan, Matheson, Mattawa, Mattice, Mindemoya, Moonbeam, Nairn Centre, Nellie Lake, New Liskeard, Noelville, Opasatika, Port Loring, Powassan, Providence Bay, Richard’s Landing, River Valley, Serpent River, Skead, Smooth Rock Falls, Spanish, St. Charles, Sturgeon Falls, Sudbury, Sundridge, Temagami, Thessalon, Timmins, Trout Creek, Verner, Warren, West Bay Indian Reserve, Whitefish Falls, Wikwemikong. For additional systems breakdown, see Persona, St. John’s, Nfld. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Full studio. 1/2 Renfrew inch BETA SP, 6 Z-ONE C, non-linear playback & editCOGECO CABLE CANADA INC. ing. Located in Sudbury, Service Timmins, Hanover etc. 850 O’Brien Rd Unit 4 Renfrew ON K7V 3Z4. 613 432-4812 Fax: 613 432-4810. Web: www.cogeco.ca. Company established in 1974. Number of Employees: 17. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Thedford Maureen Tilson Dyment ALTERNATIVE CABLE TECH. CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 2000000+ PO Box 340 Thedford ON N0M 2N0. Location: 397 Main COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC Pro format, St E. Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG 519 296-5667 Fax: 519 296-5566. Toll-Free: 800 296-5667. Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 2000+. account@actcable.com. Web: www.actcable.com. Pres Allen Stubbs; Project Coord Ted Wilson Richmond Hill CHANNELS: T-65 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,500 ROGERS CABLE ADD. SYSTEMS: Systems serve Big Cedar Estates 244 Newkirk Rd Richmond Hill ON L4C 3S5. 905 884-8111 Fax: 905 884-8151. Web: www.rogers.com. (Hawkestone, ON), Indian Hills Estates (Forest, ON), Peel Reg Pres Earl Dusek; Stn Mgr Rogers TV Lisa McClean Condo (Mississauga, ON), Sandpiper (Sarnia, ON), Sandy Cove Acres (Stroud, ON), Tecumseh Pines (Tottenham, ON), Stellick; Dir-Tech Ops York Vern Archer Kingsquare (Weston,ON). Company established in 1998. CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 121835 ADD. SYSTEMS: Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa, Orono, Pickering, Number of Employees: 6. Newcastle, Whitby. York Region, Barrie, Collingwood, EXECULINK CABLECOM Georgian Bay. PO Box 309 Thedford ON N0M 2N0. Location: 73 Main St. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Rogers Television 519 296-5700 Fax: 519 296-5111. cablecom@execulink. York Region covers the news, issues, sports and entertain- com. Web: www.execulink.com. CAO Peter Fleming ment that is relevant to the residents of the region. Two pro- CHANNELS: 70+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 2500 duction facilities, one in Richmond Hill, one in Newmarket. ADD. SYSTEMS: High speed Internet, Digital Cable Company established in 1996. Number of Employees: 6.
Sarnia
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC.
1421 Confederation St Sarnia ON N7S 5N9. 519 336-6200 Fax: 519 332-3952. Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 2000000+
Thunder Bay
BELL EXPRESSVU INC.
115 Scarsdale Rd Toronto ON M3B 2R2. 416 383-6600 Fax: 416 383-6692. Web: www.expressvu. com. Pres Tim McGee; Sr VP-Mktg Steve Smith; VP-Tech Terry Snazel; Sr Dir Craig Rennick CHANNELS: 300+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 1.3 million Company established in 1997. Number of Employees: 1400.
ROGERS CABLE
855 York Mills Rd Toronto ON M3B 1Z1. 416 446-7076 Toll-Free: 800 939-7787. Reg Pres Carol Ring CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 800000 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Rogers Television - Toronto, 446.6660 - 2 mobiles, 2 studios, 1 live eye, 11 eng. kits, 7 edit suites, all Betacam
ROGERS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS INC. (HEAD OFFICE)
333 Bloor St E Floor 7 Toronto ON M4W 1G9. 416 935-7777 Web: www.rogers.com. Reg Pres SWO Susanna D’Arcy; Reg Pres SYD Earl Dusek; Reg Pres GTA Carol Ring; Reg Pres Ottawa Robin McIntyre; Reg Pres Atlantic Reg Ken Marshall; Pres/CEO Edward Rogers; Exec VP/COO Michael Adams; Sr VP IT/CIO Tom Vari; VPRegulatory Pam Dinsmore; VP-Rogers TV Colette Watson; VP-Comm Taanta Gupta SUBSCRIBERS: 2,270000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Ajax, Collingwood, Guelph, Kitchener, London, Midland, Oshawa, Ottawa, Owen Sound, Newmarket, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Tillsonburg, Woodstock, Toronto, Barrie, Orillia, Ont; New Brunswick; Newfoundland.
ROGERS TELEVISION
855 York Mills Rd Suite 102 Toronto ON M3B 1Z1. 416 446-6663 Fax: 416 446-0901. rogerstv@rci.rogers. com. Web: www.rogerstelevision.com. Station Mgr Charles Wechsler SUBSCRIBERS: 804,000 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Two mobiles, two studios, one live eye, 11 eng. kits, six edit suites including 5 Composer Adrenaline, all Betacam.(IMX)
Val Gagne
VAL GAGNE COMMUNICATIONS
PO Box 131 Val Gagne ON P0K 1W0. 705 232-6952 Fax: 705 232-6303. COO Marcel R Fortier; Dir Richard Guay; Dir Monique Lamarche; Dir Raymond Rivest; Dir Denis Dumont; Accnt Lucie Fortier CHANNELS: 16 • SUBSCRIBERS: 55 Company established in 1991. Number of Employees: 3.
Westport
NORTH LEEDS CABLECOM INC.
PO Box 252 Westport ON K0G 1X0. 613 273-7000 Fax: 613 273-2323. Mgr Tom Lynn
Windsor
FIBRE-TEL ENTERPRISES
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC.
1043 Gorham St Kakabeka Falls ON P7B 4A5. 2525 Dougall Ave Windsor ON N8X 5A7. 807 622-0100 Fax: 807 626-8282. Mgr Lyle Carlson 519 972-6677 Fax: 519 972-6688. Toll-Free: 800 565-0273. CHANNELS: 24 • SUBSCRIBERS: 466 Web: www.cogeco.ca. CEO Louis Audet; VP-Mktg Ron ADD. SYSTEMS: Kakabeka Falls (Lakeshore Dr. & surround-
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cable systems Perrotta; Comm/Prog Dir Maureen Tilson Dyment CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,000,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Also serves parts of Essex County. (7125); Windsor COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: DVC PRo Format, Studio, Edit Suite, Master Control, Mobile and/or ENG. Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 2000.
Woodstock
ROGERS CABLE
21 Ridgeway Cir Woodstock ON N4V 1C9. 519 539-8103 Fax: 519 539-7731. Toll-Free: 866 3844422. Reg VP/Gen Mgr Southwestern ON Susanna D’Arcy; Tech/Ops Mgr Marc Charette; Ops/Engrg Mgr Ted Hancocks; Mgr Scott Jackson CHANNELS: 61 • SUBSCRIBERS: 16034 ADD. SYSTEMS: Strathroy. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Mobile, ENG/ EFP, studio facilties.
Albanel
Québec
TELECABLE ALBANEL INC.
227 Principale Albanel QC G8M 3K3. Location: 95 rue Industrielle. Albanel QC G8M 3H6. 418 279-5940 Fax: 418 279-3113. Pres Marguerite Doucet; Directrice Diane Trembley; Tech Mario Plourde CHANNELS: 31 • SUBSCRIBERS: 260 Company established in 1985.
Anjou
TELEBEC
7151 rue Jean-Talon E Anjou QC H1M 3N8. 514 493-5399 Fax: 514 493-5379. Web: www.telebec.com. Dir Michel Gilbert CHANNELS: 30 • SUBSCRIBERS: 8,120 ADD. SYSTEMS: Ferme-Neuve, Kiamika, La Tuque, Lac Des Ecorces, Lac Des Iles, Mont St-Michel, Notre Dame de Pontmain, Notre Dame du Laus, St-Michel-des-Saints, St-Zenon, Ste-Anne-du-Lac, Val Barrette. Number of Employees: 4.
ADD. SYSTEMS: Messines. Company established in 1994. Number of Employees: 3.
Grande-Rivière-Ouest BRIAND ET MOREAU
CP 63 Grande-Rivière-O QC G0C 1W0. Location: 205B rue du Parc. 418 385-2680 Fax: 418 385-3705. Pres Mirielle Briand CHANNELS: 35 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1500
La Baie
DERY TELECOM INC.
CP 1154 Stn A La Baie QC G7B 3P3. Location: 1013 rue Bagot. 418 544-3358 Fax: 418 544-0187. Toll-Free: 866 544-3358. gestion@royaume.com. Web: www.derytele.com. Pres Remi Tremblay; Ops Dir Eric Banville; Mktg Dir Nathalie Gagnon; Technical Dir Julien Côte; Tech Dir Cedric Tardif CHANNELS: 45 • SUBSCRIBERS: 14,200 ADD. SYSTEMS: Anse St-Jean, Baie St-Paul, Petit Saguenay, Riviere Eternite, St-Raymond, Ville-de-la-Baie, St. Felix, St-Edmond, St-Augustin, St-André, Ste-Monique, Pont-Rouge, St-Marc-des-Carrières COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: TVDL; Mini DV and DVD Company established in 1966. Number of Employees: 73.
Magog
CABLE AXION DIGITEL INC.
250 ch Axion Magog QC J1X 6J2. 819 843-0611 Fax: 819 868-4249. Toll-Free: 866 5229466. info@axion.ca. Web: www.axion.ca. Pres/Tech Exec Paul Girard; VP-Sls/Mktg Pierre Allard; Controller Louise Migneault; Cust Serv Mgr Jimmy Lizotte CHANNELS: 40 to 75 • SUBSCRIBERS: 18,500 ADD. SYSTEMS: Ste-Marie, St-Joseph, St-Anges, StOdilon, SecTeur 3, Kennebec, Lyter, Naparvision, Squatec, St-Léon-le-Grand, St-Cyprien, St-Clement, Lac-des-Aigles, Biencourt, COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: 30’x35’ Studio Eng Cameras- 5-VHS. Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 50.
Beauceville
Montréal
642 boul Renault Beauceville QC G5X 1M6. 418 774-6000 Fax: 418 774-3900. Pres Michael Gagnon CHANNELS: 40 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1,400
2600 rue Ontario E bureau 152 Montréal QC H2K 4K4. 514 522-1590 Fax: 514 522-1568. info@vdn.ca. Web: www.vdn.ca. Pres Philip Gale; Progm Exec Gary Sherman CHANNELS: 90 • SUBSCRIBERS: 10000
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Betsiamites
TELECABLE PESAMIT
18 Rue Messek Betsiamites QC G0H 1B0. 418 567-8863 Fax: 418 567-8868. Admin Normand Bacon CHANNELS: 40 • SUBSCRIBERS: 286 Company established in 1992. Number of Employees: 2.
Brossard
CABLEVISION HAUT ST. LAURENT
8285 boul Pelletier Brossard QC J4X 1P6. 450 671-4251 Fax: 450 923-1873. Pres Raymond Laforest CHANNELS: 36 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1,500 ADD. SYSTEMS: Also Cablevision TRP, 2000 customers in St-Jean-de Dieu, St-Mathieu-de-Rioux, St-Simon-deRomouski, Trois Pistoles, Company established in 1982. Number of Employees: 6.
Chicoutimi
VIDÉOTRON LTÉE
PO Box 700 Stn Racine Chicoutimi QC G7H 5E1. Location: 21 Racine St W. Chicoutimi QC G7J 1E3. 514 380-7383 Fax: 514 985-8652. galarnej@videotron. com. Web: www.videotron.com. Pres/CEO Robert Dépatie; VP-Mktg/New Prod Dev Manon Brouillette; VP-Eng Daniel Proulx; GM-Comm Jean-Paul Galarneau; VP-Programming VOD & Canal VOX Claude Sauvé CHANNELS: 50 • SUBSCRIBERS: 41406 ADD. SYSTEMS: St-Felicien, St-Prime, La Dore, Chibougamau, Chapais, Dolbeau, Mistassini. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Community prog. 2/hours/day, studio cam.: Sonny DXC-1800, VTRs; Sony VO-2600, Sony 16mm, Telecine.
Chisasibi
GINWAT CABLE TELEVISION INC.
PO Box 420 Chisasibi QC J0M 1E0. 819 855-2191 Fax: 819 855-3186. chisa@ginwat.ca. Pres Raymond Menarick; CTO Hank House CHANNELS: 43 • SUBSCRIBERS: 450 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Internet, live local programming.
Fermont
CO-OP DE LA TV COMME DE FERMONT
CP 1379 Fermont QC G0G 1J0. Location: 850 rue le Carrefour. 418 287-5147 Fax: 418 287-5776. n.larrivee@diffusionfermont.ca. Pres Daniel Brouard; Dir Nadia Larrivée CHANNELS: 42 • SUBSCRIBERS: 706 Company established in 1980. Number of Employees: 3.
Gracefield
TELECABLE MESSINES
CP 319 Gracefield QC J0X 1W0. Location: 30 rue Principale. 819 463-2186 Fax: 819 463-4717. Pres Pierre Rondeau CHANNELS: 22 • SUBSCRIBERS: 460
CABLE VDN INC.
COGECO CABLE INC.
5 place Ville-Marie bureau 915 Montréal QC H3B 2G2. 514 874-2600 Fax: 514 874-2625. Web: www.cogeco.ca. Pres/CEO Louis Audet; Chairman Jan Peeters; VP-Fin/CFO Pierre Gagné; VP/CIO Louise St-Pierre; VP-Mktg Ron A Perrotta; VP-Eng/Corp Dev Denis Bélanger; VP-Admin/ Control Hélène Laurin; VP-Corp Aff Yves Mayrand; VP ON Gaston Germain; VP QC Jules Grenier; Chief Legal Off/Sec Christian Jolivet; Treas Alex Tessier; Corp Controller Pierre Maheux; VP-Telecommunications J François Audet SUBSCRIBERS: 854,694 Cda,/83,553 Portugal=1,138,247 Company established in 1993. Number of Employees: 1627 Cda/278 Portugal.
Saguenay, St-Felicien, St-Pascal, La Pocatiere, Princeville, Riviere Du Loup, La Malbaie, Tadoussac, Sacre-Coeur, St-Paul Du Nord, Chute Aux Outardes, St-Edouard Cote De Beaupre, Ile D’Orleans, Victoriaville. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Levis, Saguenay, La Pocatiere, Riviere-du-loup, La Malbaie, Chapais, StFelicien
Rimouski
COGECO CABLE INC.
384 av de la Cathédrale Rimouski QC G5L 5L1. 418 724-6058 Fax: 418 724-7167. CHANNELS: 35 • SUBSCRIBERS: 29651 ADD. SYSTEMS: Baie Comeau, Forestville.
Sainte-Catherine-de-laJacques-Cartier
COOPERATIVE DE CABLODISTRIBUTION STE-CATHERINE-FOSSAMBAULT
CP 386 Ste-Cath-d-l-J-Car QC G0A 3M0. Location: 4700 rte de Fossambault. 418 875-1118 Fax: 418 875-1971. gestion@coopcscf.com. Web: www.coopcscf.com. Pres J Drolet; VP S Langlois; Coord de bureau Karine Routhier CHANNELS: 39 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1701 ADD. SYSTEMS: Fossambault-sur-le-Lac, Ste-Catherinede-la-Jacques-Cartier. Company established in 1985. Number of Employees: 3.
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier VALCARTIER CABLE INC.
1745 boul Valcartier St Gabriel De Val QC G0A 4S0. 418 844-3666 Fax: 418 844-3030. mbaker@munsgdv.ca. Pres Pauline Labrecque; Mgr Joan Sheehan CHANNELS: 50 • SUBSCRIBERS: 608 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Télé Valcartier TV-Community announcements Company established in 1985.
Saint-Pamphile
GUY CHOUINARD CABLE
CP 216 Saint-Pamphile QC G0R 3X0. Location: 9 rue de l’Eglise. 418 356-5276 Fax: 418 356-1336. Pres Guy Chouinard CHANNELS: 40 • SUBSCRIBERS: 931 Company established in 1953. Number of Employees: 2.
Shannon
SHANNON VISION INC.
50 St Patrick Shannon QC G0A 4N0. 418 844-3849 Fax: 418 844-0347. gestion@cableshannon. com. Web: www.cableshannon.com. Pres Jean Mailhot; VP O Cormier; Gen Mgr Priscilla Mailhot CHANNELS: 40 • SUBSCRIBERS: 430 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Classified ads only. Number of Employees: 2.
Sherbrooke
TRANSVISION
2080 rue Spring Lennoxville QC J1M 2A2. 819 346-0760 Fax: 819 346-5790. mrouleau@transvision. net. Web: www.transvision.net. Pres Michel Rouleau ADD. SYSTEMS: Birchton, Gaulin, Sandhill, View Point.
VIDÉOTRON LTÉE
Sorel-Tracy
Nicolet
254 ch des Patriotes Sorel-Tracy QC J3P 6K7. 514 380-7383 Fax: 514 985-8652. galarnej@videotron. com. Web: www.videotron.com. Pres/CEO Robert Dépatie; VP-Mktg/New Prod Dev Manon Brouillette; VP-Eng Daniel Proulx; Dir-Comm Jean-Paul Galarneau CHANNELS: 43 • SUBSCRIBERS: 16250
300 av Viger E Montréal QC H2X 3W4. 514 380-7772 Fax: 514 380-9443. eve.lacasse@videotron. com. Web: www.videotron.com. Pres/CEO Robert Dépatie; VP-Mktg/New Prod Dev Manon Brouillette; VP-Eng Daniel Proulx; VP-IT Tech Pierre Rey
SOGETEL INC.
111 rue du 12-Novembre Nicolet QC J3T 1S3. 819 293-6125 Fax: 819 293-6120. Web: www.sogetel.com. Pres George Biron; VP Isabelle Biron CHANNELS: 46 • SUBSCRIBERS: 6,500 ADD. SYSTEMS: Daveluyville, Gentilly, Lac-Etchemin, StLeonard d’Aston.
Percé
TELEDISTRIBUTION DE LA GASPESIE
CP 234 Percé QC G0C 2L0. Location: 155 place du Quai. 418 782-5355 Fax: 418 782-5407. Pres Gilles Jean CHANNELS: 36 • SUBSCRIBERS: 630
Québec
CCAP - CO-OPERATIVE DE CABLODISTRIBUTION DE L’ARRIÈRE-PAYS
20860 boul Henri-Bourassa Québec QC G2N 1P7. 418 849-7125 Fax: 418 849-7128. info@ccapcable.com. Web: www.ccapcable.com. Pres Richard Amyot; Gen Mgr Jacques Perron; Dir-Ops Stephane Arseneau; Tech Dir Jacques Lemoine CHANNELS: 200 • SUBSCRIBERS: 11414 Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 25.
VIDÉOTRON LTÉE
2200 rue Jean-Pérrin Québec QC G2C 1S4. 514 380-7383 Fax: 514 985-8652. galarnej@videotron. com. Web: www.videotron.com. Pres/CEO Robert Dépatie; VP-Mktg/New Prod Dev Manon Bouillette; VP-Eng Daniel Proulx; GM-Comm Jean-Paul Galarneau; VP-Programming VOD & Canal VOX Claude Sauvé CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 272000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Black Lake, Cap de la Madeline, Chapais, Chibougameau, Dolbeau, Donnacona, East Angus, Fleurimont, Ladore, Lennoxville, Levis, Pohenegamook,
VIDÉOTRON LTÉE
Standon
TELE-CABLE ST LEON
23 rang Ste Marie St-Léon-de-Standon QC G0R 4L0. 418 642-5788 Fax: 418 642-2930. Pres Claude Francoeur CHANNELS: 21 • SUBSCRIBERS: 365 ADD. SYSTEMS: St-Luc-De-Dijon, St-Magloire Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 1.
Val-d’Or
CABLEVISION DU NORD DE QUÉBEC INC. - DIV. TELEBEC
45 boul de l’Hôtel de Ville Val-d’Or QC J9P 2M5. 819 825-9977 Fax: 819 825-8710. Toll-Free: 800 5676353. Web: www.cablevision.qc.ca. Pres Bernard Gauthier; Network Mgr Gilles Roy; Controller Martin Richard CHANNELS: 82 • SUBSCRIBERS: 30,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Cadillac, Duparquet, La Sarre/Dupuy, Macamic, Normetal, Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Poulaires, Rouyn-Noranda, Ste-Germaine-Boule, Taschereau, Temiscaming, Val D’Or, Ville Marie, Que. Larder Lake, Thorn, Virginatown, Ont, La Tuque, Lac des Econces, StMichel des Saints. Company established in 1958. Number of Employees: 43.
Warwick
CABLOVISION WARWICK
CP 999 Warwick QC J0A 1M0. Location: 14 boul Beaumier. 819 358-5858 Fax: 819 358-5592. Pres Gustave Ouellette CHANNELS: 60 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1,700
Waswanipi
WASWANIPI CABLE TV
20 rue Poplar Waswanipi QC J0Y 3C0. 819 753-2557 Fax: 819 753-2555. Pres David Happyjack
CHANNELS: 32 • SUBSCRIBERS: 40 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Internet, live local programming.
New Brunswick
Bathurst
ROGERS CABLE
PO Box 880 Stn Main Bathurst NB E2A 4H7. 506 549-8877 Fax: 506 549-6609. Reg Pres Ken Marshall CHANNELS: 60 • SUBSCRIBERS: 10500
Fredericton
ROGERS CABLE
377 York St Fredericton NB E3B 3P6. 506 462-3642 Fax: 506 452-2846. Toll-Free: 888 3078862. Web: www.rogerstelevision.com. Reg Pres Ken Marshall CHANNELS: 50 • SUBSCRIBERS: 24500 ADD. SYSTEMS: Chipman, Minto, Doaktown, McAdam, Nasonworth, Zealand, Millville, Fredericton Junction, Tracy, Boiestown, Meductic, Gagetown, Stanley, Taymouth, Williamsburg. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Channel 10 Beta cam SP
Miramichi
ROGERS CABLE
454 King George Hwy Miramichi NB E1V 1M1. 506 778-3009 Fax: 506 778-3035. Toll-Free: 888 3078862. Reg Pres Ken Marshall CHANNELS: 30 • SUBSCRIBERS: 8050 ADD. SYSTEMS: Blackville, Rogersville, Richibucto, Buctouche, St. Antoine, Rapids Acadieville, St. Edouard, Ste Marie de Kent, Ste Anne de Kent, St. Ignace, Richibucto Village, Cap Lumiere, Kouchibouguac, Big Cove, Baie Ste. Anne, Beaverbrook, Bellefond, Pointe Sapin, The Rapids. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: 1 each Newcastle, Bouctouche, Blackville, Rogersville, Richibucto, St. Antoine.
Moncton
ROGERS CABLE
70 Assomption Blvd Moncton NB E1C 1A1. 506 388-8405 Fax: 506 388-8622. Toll-Free: 888 3078862. Reg Pres Ken Marshall CHANNELS: 70 • SUBSCRIBERS: 36000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Also operate ten part (III) cable systems with an additional 900 subscribers. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Oper. 2 comm. channels - Eng. & Fr., incl. studio, fully outfitted remote truck, 2 edit. stes., 7 Sony c0-cams, Besuchm SP tape format.
Saint John
BELL ALIANT REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
1505 Barrington St Suite 5 N Halifax NS B3J 2W3. Location: 1 Brunswick Sq. BS2 Saint John NB E2L 4K2. 902 487-4820 Fax: 902 425-4931. tvmarketing@aliant.ca. Web: www.aliant.ca. CEO Stephen Wetmore; CTO Gary Lund; VP-Mktg Heather Tulk; TV Mgr Andre Leblanc; Content Mktg Mgr Nick Murphy; Product Mgr Blair Day; Dir-Consumer Mktg Claudine Langan CHANNELS: 230
ROGERS CABLE
60 Waterloo St Saint John NB E2L 3P3. Toll-Free: 888 7643771. Web: www.rogers.com. Reg Pres Ken Marshall CHANNELS: 80 • SUBSCRIBERS: 190000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Allardville, Alma, Back Bay, Baie Ste-Anne, Barnesville, Bathurst, Baxter’s Corner, Bayfield, Beaverbrook, Big Cove, Blackville, Blue Mountain Settlement, Boiestown, Bouctouche, Brown’s FLat, Burtts Corner, Campbellton, Canterbury, Cap Lumiere, Caraquet, Caron Brook, Centre Napan, Centre Acadie, Centreville, Chatham, Chipman, Clair, Dalhousie, Davis Mill, Doaktown, Durham Ridge, Edmunston, Elgin, Florenceville, Fredericton, Gagetown, Grand Falls, Grand Manan, Hartland, Harvey, Hatfield Point, Havelock, Holtville, Hopewell Cape, Hybernia Heights, Jacquet River, Juniper, Keatings Corner, Kedgewick, Kingsley, Kouchibouguac, Lac Baker, Lakeville, Leonardville, Lepreau, Lower Turtle Creek, Ludlow, McAdam, Meductic, Middlesex, Millville, Minto, Miramichi City, Miscou Centre, Moncton, Morrisdale, Nackawic, Nasonworth, Noonan, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Patterson, Pennfield, Perth-Andover, Peticodiac, Plaster Rock, Pointe Sapin, Richibucto, River Glade, Riverside-Albert, Rogersville, Saint John, Saint-Joseph de Madawaska, Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, Salmon Beach, Shediac, Shippegan, St-Andre de Shediac, St-Paul, At. Andrews, St. Antoine, St. George, St. Ignace, St. Margarets, St. Martins, St. Stephen, Ste-Marie-de-Kent, Stuart Town, Taymouth, Temperance Vale, Tracadie, Tracy, Upper Gagetown, Welsford, Welshpool, White Rapids, Williamsburg, Willowgrove, Wilson’s Beach, Woodstock, N.B. Carleton, Que.
Sussex
ROGERS CABLE
500 Main St Sussex NB E4E 2S4. 506 432-1000 Fax: 506 432-6330. Reg Pres Ken Marshall CHANNELS: 40 • SUBSCRIBERS: 3058 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Two cameras VHS, 1 digital studio and ENG system.
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cable systems Nova Scotia
Aylesford EASTLINK
PO Box 217 Aylesford NS B0P 1C0. Location: 1257 Victoria Rd. 902 469-9540 Fax: 902 466-6482. CHANNELS: 57 • SUBSCRIBERS: 70512 ADD. SYSTEMS: Bedford/Sackville, Dartmouth, Digby, Freeport, Kentville, Mount Uniacke, Sandy Cove, Tiverton, Westport, N.S. Sussex, N.B. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Three SVHS, two studio, three mobile, studio and ENG system.
Canning
CROSS COUNTRY TV LTD.
PO Box 310 Canning NS B0P 1H0. 902 678-2395 Fax: 902 678-2455. cctv.office@xcountry.tv. Web: www.xcountry.tv. Pres Steven Scott CHANNELS: 52 • SUBSCRIBERS: 1,931 ADD. SYSTEMS: Canning STV 381 subs 17 channels, Canning/Cambridge 1550 subs 52 channels. 119 digi, 84 audio. Company established in 1982. Number of Employees: 4.
Cheticamp
ACADIAN COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
PO Box 648 Cheticamp NS B0E 1H0. 902 224-2226 Fax: 902 224-3000. chne@ns.sympatico.ca. Pres/CEO/Mktg Exec Eric Chiasson; Treas Linus Aucoin; IT Mgr Leonard Roach; Prog Exec Roy Deveaux CHANNELS: 22 • SUBSCRIBERS: 870 Company established in 1982. Number of Employees: 2.
Digby
EASTLINK
88 Warwick St Digby NS B0V 1A0. 902 798-2410 Fax: 902 681-6470. Web: www.eastlink.ca. Station Mgr Brian Lynch
Halifax
EASTLINK
PO Box 8660 Stn A Halifax NS B3K 5M3. Location: 6080 Young St. Floor 8 902 453-2800 Fax: 902 446-4171. Toll-Free: 888 3451111. Web: www.eastlink.ca. Co-CEO Dan McKeen; Sr DirOps/Eng Jim Fitzgerald; Dir-Mktg Ian Lezama; Dir EastLink TV Michael Smith; Comm Spec Paula Sibley CHANNELS: 200+ • SUBSCRIBERS: 245,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Nova Scotia, PEI and Sackville, NB COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: New modern 3 camera studio complete with mobile facilities. Number of Employees: 800.
EASTLINK (HEAD OFFICE)
PO Box 8660 Stn A Halifax NS B3K 5M3. Location: Young Tower 6080 Young St. Floor 8 Halifax NS B3K 5L2. 902 484-2800 Fax: 902 446-4171. Toll-Free: 888 3451111. Web: www.eastlink.ca. Co-CEO Dan McKeen; CoCEO Lee Bragg; CFO Deborah Shaffner; Sr Dir-Ops/Eng Jim Fitzgerald; Dir-Mktg Ian Lezama; Sr Dir Bus Sales David Caldwell; Dir EastLink TV Michael Smith; Dir-Info Tech
telephone
BCE BELL CANADA
1000 rue de la Gauchetière O bureau 3700 Montréal QC H3B 4Y7. 514 870-8777 Fax: 514 786-3962. bcecomms@bce.ca. Web: www.bce.ca. Pres Michael J Sabia
BELL MOBILITY
5099 Creekbank Rd Mississauga ON L4W 5N2. 416 674-2220 Fax: 905 282-3503. Toll-Free: 800 8187449. Web: www.bellmobility.ca. VP-Corp Sls Claude Rousseau
BROADSOFT, INC.
Brian Kain; Dir-Hum Res Donald Rankin CHANNELS: 159 • SUBSCRIBERS: 235000 ADD. SYSTEMS: 49 Nova Scotia systems serving Amherst, Antigonish, Avonport, Aylesford, Barrington Passage, Bass River, Bedford, Berwick, Bridgewater, Caledonia, Collingwood, Dartmouth, Debert, Digby, Great Village, Greenfield, Guysborough, Halifax, Kingston, Liverpool, Maitland, Margaretsville, Masstown, Middle Stewiacke, Middleton, Mount Uniacke, New Glasgow, New Minas, New Ross, Oxford, Parrsboro, Port Bickerton, Prospect Bay, Pubnico, River Hebert, Sackville, Sheet Harbour, Shelburne, Sherbrooke, Springhill, St. Margarets Bay, Sydney, Tidnish, Truro, Upper North River, Volger’s Cove, Windsor, Yarmouth, N.S. Port Elgin and Sackville, N.B. All of PEI’s 25 systems. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: In Amherst, Antigonish, Aylesford, Bridgewater, Charlottetown, Halifax, Liverpool, New Glasgow, Shelburne, Summerside, Sydney, Truro, Windsor, Yarmouth. Company established in 1970. Number of Employees: 700.
Lower Sackville EASTLINK
367 Sackville Dr Lower Sackville NS B4C 2R7. 902 446-3588 Fax: 902 453-5714. Web: www.eastlink. com. CHANNELS: 158 • SUBSCRIBERS: 235,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Dartmouth, Digby, New Minas, NS; Sackville,NB COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Located in Sackville Company established in 1998.
New Glasgow EASTLINK
PO Box 157 Stn Main New Glasgow NS B2H 5E2. Location: 1571 Mountain Rd. 902 695-3588 Fax: 902 755-2236. Web: www.eastlink.ca. Co-CEO Lee Bragg Danmackean; Mktg Exec Ian Lezama; Program Exec Michael Smith CHANNELS: 32 • SUBSCRIBERS: 12,260
Port Hawkesbury
RUSH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
23 Point St Port Hawkesbury NS B9A 3J7. 902 625-3320 Fax: 902 625-0064. Toll-Free: 888 7692316. info@rushcomm.ca. Web: www.rushcomm.ca. Gen Mgr David Boudreau; Mktg Mgr Tim Duguay; Tech Supvr Dwayne Grant CHANNELS: 36 • SUBSCRIBERS: 11000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Annapolis Royal, Arichat, Bridgetown, Canuso, D’Escousse, Eskasoni, Inverness, Lawrencetown, Louisdale, Mabou, Meteghan, Petit-de-Grat, Port Hawkesbury, Port Hood, Poulamon, West Arichat, Whycocomagh. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Church Pt, Paradise, Milford, Canso, Port Hawkesbury, Mabou, Eskasoni, Weymouth Number of Employees: 15.
Sydney
EASTLINK
61 Melody Lane Sydney NS B1P 3K4. 902 562-8868 Fax: 902 564-5428.
GENTECH WIRELESS INC.
219-7080 River Rd Richmond BC V6X 1X5. 604 275-3304 Fax: 604 275-3384. Web: www.gentechwireless.com. CEO Lou Belisle; CTO Mike Radu
GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS INC.
1352 32 Ave NE Calgary AB T2E 7Z5. 403 291-5649 Fax: 403 291-0584. Toll-Free: 877 4562226. globalsc@telusplanet.net. Web: www.global-ab.com. Pres Stewart McCullagh
GROUP TELECOM - DIV. OF BELL CANADA ENTERPRISES
7405 rte Transcanadienne bureau 201 Saint-Laurent QC H4T 1Z2. 514 333-2200 Fax: 514 333-2190. mtlinfo-web@broadsoft. co. Web: www.broadsoft.com. Mgr Tony Pilote
1500-1066 Hastings St W Vancouver BC V6E 3X1. 604 681-1994 Fax: 604 681-6822. Toll-Free: 877 4845101. sales@360.net. Web: www.bell.ca. Sr VP-Ops Steve Lake
CONVERGIA NETWORK INC.
MTS ALLSTREAM INC.
237 boul Hymus Pointe-Claire QC H9R 5C7. 514 693-6300 Fax: 514 693-6350. convergiaconnect@convergia.com. Web: www.convergia.net. Pres Alejandro Bitar
DELPHI SOLUTIONS CORP.
7550 Birchmount Rd Floor 2 Markham ON L3R 6C6. 905 513-4600 Fax: 905 513-4688. delphi.toronto@mtsallstream.com. Web: www.delphisolutions.com. Pres Ed Lafvin; Dir-Ops Pam Giles; Dir-Sls Michael Krumm; Dir-Fin Nancy Parkola-Ainsworth
200 Wellington St W Toronto ON M5V 3G2. 416 345-2000 Fax: 416 345-2840. Web: www.allstream. com. Pres John MacDonald; Adv Mgr Emma Boyd
PHONETIME INTERNATIONAL INC.
3035 Wharton Way Mississauga ON L4X 2B4. 905 361-8305 Fax: 905 629-1982. general@phonetime. com. Web: www.phonetime.com. Pres Rodney Franklin
PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CANADA
CHANNELS: 52 • SUBSCRIBERS: 18315
SEASIDE COMMUNICATIONS INC.
PO Box 4558 Stn Main Reserve Mines NS B1E 1L2. Location: 1318 Grand Lake Rd. Sydney NS B1M 1A1. 902 539-6250 Fax: 902 539-2597. Toll-Free: 866 8722253. Web: www.seaside.ns.ca. Pres Irving Schwartz; VP/ Gen Mgr Roland McCaffrey; Mktg Exec Barb Hayes; Prod Mgr Lawrence Clarke; Tech Mgr Shane Ferguson; Office Mgr Mora A MacDonald CHANNELS: 175 • SUBSCRIBERS: 13,500 ADD. SYSTEMS: Albert Bridge, Baddeck, Glace Bay, Louisbourg, Main-a-Dieu, St. Peter’s. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Complete studio & mobile studio (Sony) Company established in 1975. Number of Employees: 21.
Truro
EASTLINK
69 Walker St Truro NS B2N 4A8. 902 843-3588 Fax: 902 843-3067. Web: www.eastlink.ca. Mgr Kelly Crowe CHANNELS: 50 • SUBSCRIBERS: 12,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Kennetcook, Pugwash, River John, Tatamagouche, Wallace, Wentworth, Westchester Station.
Windsor EASTLINK
PO Box 640 Windsor NS B0N 2T0. Location: 19 Nelson St. 902 798-8315 Fax: 902 798-4426. Web: www.eastlink.ca. Stn Mgr Brian Lynch CHANNELS: 35 • SUBSCRIBERS: 4,500 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: 2-Panasonic W/D 5100, SVHS Reporter AG450 (7500A, 1-7500, 1-A750), SVHS Edit Suite, WJMx50 NV Mixer.
Prince Edward Island
Summerside EASTLINK
PO Box 4 Stn Main Summerside PE C1N 4P6. Location: 426 Reade Dr. 902 436-2249 Fax: 902 436-5799. CHANNELS: 46 • SUBSCRIBERS: 5800
Newfoundland and Labrador
Happy Valley - Goose Bay CFS CABLE
PO Box 190 Stn C Happy-Valley-Goose NL A0P 1C0. (7744) 709 896-6900 Fax: 709 896-1984. Chairperson Reg Wells; Tech CF Cable A Gregory CHANNELS: 39 • SUBSCRIBERS: 104 Number of Employees: 2.
Labrador City CRRS TV
208 Amherst Ave Labrador City NL A2V 2Y5. 709 944-7676 Fax: 709 944-7675. info@crrstv.net. Web: www.crrstv.net. Mgr John Myers; Asst Mgr Sonya Kennedy CHANNELS: 129 • SUBSCRIBERS: 2,774 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Local bingo,
416 236-3636 Fax: 416 236-7391. Toll-Free: 800 3214028. Web: www.primustel.ca. Dir-Resid Mktg Rob Thompson
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.
333 Bloor St E Floor 8 Toronto ON M4W 1G9. 416 935-4626 Fax: 416 935-2597. Web: www.rogers.com. VP-Mktg Simone Lumsden
TÉLÉBEC S.E.C.
7151 rue Jean-Talon E bureau 706 Anjou QC H1M 3N8. 514 493-5300 Fax: 514 493-5509. communique@telebec. com. Web: www.telebec.com. Pres Roch Dubé
TÉLÉGLOBE ULC.
1555 rue Carrie-Derick Montréal QC H3C 6W2. 514 868-7986 Fax: 514 868-7923. Web: www.teleglobe. com. VP Jean-Louis Houde
TELUS
200 Consilium Pl Suite 1600 Scarborough ON M1H 3J3. 416 279-9000 Fax: 416 279-9001. Toll-Free: 800 3085992. Web: www.telusmobility.com. Exec VP Regulatory Robert C Simmonds
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS INC.
3777 Kingsway Floor 21 Burnaby BC V5H 3Z7. Toll-Free: 888 811-2323. Web: www.telus.com. Pres/CEO Darren Entwistle
Tel-A-Thon, car draws, sporting events, high school graduations - all local community events, Local Weekly News, Church Services, Concerts. Number of Employees: 9.
Ramea
RAMEA BROADCASTING COMPANY
PO Box 23 Ramea NL A0N 2J0. 709 625-2618 Fax: 709 625-2048. samuel.fiander@ nf.sympatico.ca. Pres Samuel B Fiander; VP Sheri Fiander; Gen Mgr L Kendall CHANNELS: 31 • SUBSCRIBERS: 235 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: 24 hr. Marine weather forecast, 24 hr. community announcements, weekly video of community interest. Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 1.
Reefs Harbour
CLEARVIEW CABLE
PO Box 10 Reef’s Harbour NL A0K 4L0. 709 847-7441 Fax: 709 847-7100. Pres Harold Tucker CHANNELS: 22 • SUBSCRIBERS: 810 ADD. SYSTEMS: Bartlett’s Harbour, Forteau, L-Anseau-Clair, L’Anse-au-Loup, Plum Point, Red Bay, Reef’s Harbour, Sandy Cove.
St. John’s
PERSONA COMMUNICATIONS CORP. (HEAD OFFICE)
PO Box 12155 Stn A St. John’s NL A1B 4L1. Location: 17 Duffy Pl. 709 754-3775 Fax: 709 754-3883. Toll-Free: 800 5632440. Web: www.persona.ca. Pres/CEO Dean MacDonald; COO Paul Hatcher; CFO Charles Hutchings; Exec Asst Cathy Carpenter CHANNELS: 36-80 • SUBSCRIBERS: 215,000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Persona has 221 systems in Newfoundland serving 47,000; 36 in Quebec serving 16,000; 117 in Ontario serving 108,000; 25 in Manitoba serving 4000; 183 in Saskatchewan serving 18,000; 100 in Alberta serving 16,000; 12 in B.C. serving 6,000 COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Community channels in various systems. Full studio and mobile units in Sudbury and Timmins Company established in 1986. Number of Employees: 350.
ROGERS CABLE
58 Kenmount Rd St. John’s NL A1C 5W2. 709 753-7175; 709 757-9600. Fax: 709 753-7541. Web: www.rogers.com. Reg Pres Ken Marshall; Sls/Promo Coord Joan Elliott CHANNELS: 150 • SUBSCRIBERS: 71000 ADD. SYSTEMS: Botwood, Carmanville, Corner Brook, Deer Lake, Gander, Isle Aux Morts, Musgrave Harbour, Pasadena, Port Aux Basques, St. John’s, Witless Bay, Brunt Island, New Wes Valley, Rose Blanche, Grand Falls-Windsor. COMMUNITY CHAN./PROD. FACILITIES: Rogers Television - Complete studio and mobile facilities, SP 3/4-inch and Beta.
TELUS MOBILITÉ
8885 rte Transcanadienne Saint-Laurent QC H4S 2C5. 514 832-2000 Fax: 514 832-2001. Web: www.telus.com. Reg Mgr Serge Landry
TITC
1145-1188 Georgia St W Vancouver BC V6E 4A2. 604 638-8777 Fax: 604 638-8880. Web: www.titc.ca. CEO Sandy Oh 1243 Islington Ave Suite 702 Etobicoke ON M8X 1Y9.
TOUCHLOGIC CORPORATION
30 Kinnear Crt Suite 202 Richmond Hill ON L4B 1K8. TollFree: 877 707-0207. Toll-Free Fax: 866 815-0207. info@ touchlogic.com. Web: www.touchlogic.com. Pres/Gen Mgr Mike Carr
UNISERVE
PO Box 48268 Van Stn Bentall Centre Vancouver BC V7X 1A1. Location: 1550-1055 Hastings St W. 604 856-6281 Fax: 604 602-8165. Web: www.uniserve. com. Pres William Spratt
YAK COMMUNICATIONS CANADA INC. - YAK FOR BUSINESS DIVISION
300 Consilium Pl Suite 500 Scarborough ON M1H 3G2. 647 722-2751 Web: www.yak.ca. Hum Res Mgr Angela LeDonne
5343 Dundas St W Suite 400 Etobicoke ON M9B 6K5.
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ABM PRODUCTS INC.
ALLIANCE CORPORATION
hardware&software
2660 Meadowvale Blvd Unit 6 Mississauga ON L5N 6M6. 905 821-4797 Fax: 905 821-8032. Toll-Free: 800 409-9750. sales@alliancecorporation.ca. Web: www.alliancecorporation.ca. CEO Nick Moss; VP Dave Perry; Product Mgr Andy Moss Branches: Calgary AB. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Alvarion; Andrew Corporation; Bird Technologies; Colubris; DragonWave; Motorola; Polyphaser; Radiowaves; Redline A-D TECHNOLOGIES Comm; Times Microwave; Tranceo; Trango; Tropos; Trylon Towers. 835 Innovation Dr Knoxville TN 37932. 865 218-3460 Fax: 865 218-3463. Toll-Free: 800 847-7661. moreinfo@adtech- DESCRIPTION: Canada’s largest national distributor to the Wireless and Broadcast nologies.com. Web: www.adtechnologies.com. CEO Parish Chari; VP-Sls/Mktg markets. Providing 100% of the passive material required for site installation, with complete value added services which includes cable cutting, conector installation, Tim Grimsley; Mktg Mgr Jeff Naymik; IT Dir Woody Culp kitting, inventory management, bar coding, and a full spectrum of transmission MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Henderson & Oliver Sales. DESCRIPTION: A-D Technologies is an international manufacturer and distributor line testing. Company established in 1993. Number of Employees: 100. of communication and energy infrastructure products and systems. Headquartered ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES LTD. in Knoxville, Tennessee is the combination of two industry leaders, Arnco and 4084 McConnell Crt Burnaby BC V5A 3N7. 604 430-1476 Fax: 604 430-1669. Toll-Free: 800 667-8743. kweaver@alpha. Duraline. Number of Employees: 450. ca. Web: www.alpha.com. VP/Gen Mgr John Lee; Mktg Mgr Audey Korpus; Mktg AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS Coord Lisa Harding 170 Ridgeview Cir Duncan SC 29334. 864 433-0333 Fax: 864 433-5363. Toll-Free: 800 235-3423. sales@afltele.com. Branches: 31 Western Ave Ottawa ON K1Y 0L5. 613 729-2210. Web: www.afltele.com. Pres Jody Gallagher; VP-Sls/Mktg Steve Althoff; Dir- DESCRIPTION: Alpha Technologies is the leading manufacturer of power conversion equipment and power systems for the cable industry. Producing outside plant Mktg/Commun Craig Leyers DISTRIBUTORS: Anixter; Capella; Garybar-Canada; K & D Pratt Group; Petro non-standby and standby (UPS) systems complete with pole or ground mount cabinets and long life batteries plus a full line of propane/natural gas generators. Comm; Simbol; Trispec; White Radio. DESCRIPTION: AFL Telecommunications is an industry leader in providing fiber Also AC UPS systems and DC systems for headend are manufactured in Canada. optic products, engineering expertise and integrated services to the telecommuni- Company established in 1976. AMERICAN MICROWAVE LINK, INC. cations industry. Company established in 1984. 2868 47th St San Diego CA 92105. AML WIRELESS NETWORKS INC. 619 263-1638 Fax: 619 263-1721. Toll-Free: 800 788-1638. Web: www.amlfml. 260 Saulteaux Cres Winnipeg MB R3J 3T2. 204 949-2400 Fax: 204 889-1268. Toll-Free: 800 663-7902. info@amlwireless. com. Ops Mgr Tim Tang com. Web: www.amlwireless.com. Pres/CEO Bill Baines; Mgr-Prod Dev Kirby AMPLIS FOTO INC. 22 Telson Rd Markham ON L3R 1E5. Jaman; Sls Mgr Gary Kristiansen DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of broadband wireless backbone and access equip- 905 477-4111 Fax: 905 477-2502. info@amplis.com. Web: www.amplis.com. Pres Hayley Ohlig; VP-Sls Paul Van Damme; Natl Mktg Mgr Sandy Kay; Prod ment. Company established in 2001. Number of Employees: 13. Mgr Video Nick Li AVR COMMUNICATIONS LTD. DESCRIPTION: Exclusive importer for Manfrotto tripods & lightstands, Avenger 595 Middlefield Rd Unit 8 Toronto ON M1V 3S2. 416 297-9377 Fax: 416 297-4757. Toll-Free: 888 297-9377. Toll-Free Fax: grip equip., laniro lighting kits, I.F.F. track systems, + Kata carrying solutions, Photoflex lighting + Studio Equipment. Company established in 1983. Number of 866 297-4757. avr@avr.ca. Web: www.avr.ca. Sls Mgr Joseph Costa DESCRIPTION: Supplier of audio/video, digital & RF equip., test equip., radio Employees: 35.ANDREW CORP./CATV DIVISION automation and computer hardware & software, product repairs. Company estab- 10500 West 153rd St Orland Park IL 60462. 708 349-3300 Fax: 708 349-5444. Toll-Free: 800 255-1479. webmaster@andrew. lished in 1986. Number of Employees: 8. com. Web: www.andrew.com. Prod Line Mgr Chris Stockman; Bus Unit Mgr ACT ACOUSTICS/PERCA Bruce Carlson 1111 Flint Rd Unit 15 Toronto ON M3J 3C7. Branches: Andrew Canada 606 Berch St W Whitby ON L1N 5S2. 905 668416 736-9935 Fax: 416 736-6555. Pres Peter Steel; Serv Mgr Vernon Dias 3348 Fax: 905 668-8590. DESCRIPTION: A nat’l distributor for consumer & commercial sound and closed DESCRIPTION: Andrew Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture circuit CCTV products. Commercial sound prods. are sold mainly to commercial and supply of communications equipment, systems and services. Andrew products sound contractors, AV accounts & electronic dist. Feature complete sound and and services provide proven solutions for wireless, fixed-line and broadband closed circuit CCTV systems for offices, plants, churches, etc. Have a complete wireless telecommunication service providers, Internet service providers, and line of lecterns & portable sound equip. Company established in 1978. Number broadcasters throughout the world. Company established in 1937. of Employees: 10. 207-9785 192 St Surrey BC V4N 4C7. 604 882-9473 Fax: 604 882-8848. sales@abmproducts.com. Web: www.abmproducts.com. Pres Bruno Andreone; Gen Mgr Steve Andreone DESCRIPTION: The originator of the knurled F series and Super F81 splice connectors, along with a full line of wallplates, cables and more, ABM is the choice for your drop needs. Company established in 1972. Number of Employees: 6.
ACTERNA
12410 Milestone Centre Dr Germantown MD 20876-4023. 301 353-1550 Fax: 301 353-1536. Toll-Free: 800 638-2049. Web: www.acterna. com. Grp Pres Joe Budano; Pres/CEO John Peeler DESCRIPTION: Acterna provides test and management solutions for optical transport, access, cable, data/IP, and wireless networks. Focused entirely on providing equipment, software, systems and services to maintain networks. Company established in 1974. Number of Employees: 4,000.
ACURA TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.
2 East Beaver Creek Rd Bldg 3 Richmond Hill ON L4B 2N3. 905 886-6960 Fax: 905 886-6966. info@acuratech.com. Web: www.acuratech. com. Pres Sudy Shen; VP-Sls Jim Pelletier; Reg Sls Mgr D Harrison; Reg Sls Mgr Gerry Belec; Reg Sls Mgr Steve Broom; Reg Sls Mgr Roy Folkman; Natl Serv Mgr W Thiessen Branches: 1275 West 6th Ave Suite 300 Vancouver BC V6H 1A6. 604 7399796 Fax: 604 739-9244 Reg Sls Mgr Gerry Belec. 11012 MacLeod Trail Suite 600 Calgary AB T2J 6A5. 403 278-2242 Fax: 403 278-2099 Reg Sls Mgr Steve McSherry. 315 Brunswick Blvd Suite 315 Pointe-Claire QC H9R 5M7. 514 4264848 Fax: 514 426-4752 J Pelletier. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: ADC; Drake; Encoda; Ensemble; Evertz; Marshall; Masstech Group; McCurdy Radio Musicam USA; NVision; Network Electronics; Omnitek; Pinnacle Systems Inc; Ross Video; TANDBERG Television Inc; Tektronix; Zandar; Zaxcom Inc; iNews. DESCRIPTION: As a premier hardware/software distributor & systems integrator Acura Technology Group, Inc. provides consulting, systems design, integration, training & support for the corporate communications, broadcast & cable television markets, as well as the products and services to the telecom sector. Company established in 1988. Number of Employees: 21.
ADAMS GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS
15445 Metcalf Ave Overland Park KS 66223. 913 402-4499 Fax: 913 402-4494. Toll-Free: 800 451-1762. maddington@ adamsglobal.com. Web: www.adamsglobal.com. Pres/CEO Mark Addington; VP Sevena Addington; Gen Mgr Edgar Holt; Chief Eng Ron Amos DESCRIPTION: AGC buys and sells a broad range of equipment, materials and supplies to the global cable and wireless industries. We incorporate an array of services that include repair and refurbishment, engineering and design as well as consultative capabilities that cater to your specific needs. With our expansive 62,000 square foot warehouse we stock one of the largest selections of new, used and refurbished distribution equipment line gear and sct top converters. Company established in 1996. Number of Employees: 23.
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES CANADA INC.
2660 Matheson Blvd E MS A17 Mississauga ON L4W 5M2. Fax: 905 282-6555. Toll-Free: 877 894-4414. Web: www.agilent.ca. Pres/CEO Lawrence Loo; Adv Mgr Laura Perlotto Branches: Burnaby BC. Calgary AB. Nepean ON. Saint-Laurent QC. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Telonix Communications Inc. DESCRIPTION: Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A). Agilent Canada provides sales, services and support across Canada, and operates an R&D facility in Burnaby, B.C. Company established in 1999. Number of Employees: 237.
ANRITSU ELECTRONICS LTD.
700 Silver Seven Rd Suite 120 Kanata ON K2V 1C3. 613 591-2003 Fax: 613 591-1006. infocanada@anritsu.com. Web: www.anritsu. com. Branches: 300-1055 Hastings St W Vancouver BC V6E 2E9. 800 267-4878 Fax: 604 682-2534. 2810 Matheson Blvd E Floor 2 Mississauga ON L4W 4X7. 800 267-4878 Fax: 905 625-5864. 6600 aut Transcanadienne suite 750 PointeClaire QC H9R 4S2. 800 267-4878 Fax: 514 697-0186. DESCRIPTION: Suppliers of RF/Microwave, Fibre Optics, PCM/Datacom test & measurement equipment, components, and software. Company established in 1976. Number of Employees: 10.
Company established in 1958. Number of Employees: 85.
APPLIED INSTRUMENTS, INC.
5230 Elmwood Ave Indianapolis IN 46203-5915. 317 782-4331 Fax: 317 786-9665. Toll-Free: 800 244-2976. info@appliedin.com. Web: www.appliedin.com. Gen Mgr T S Haywood; Sls/Mktg Mgr Scott Haywood; Bus Mgr Diane Howe; Engrg Mgr J Haas; Eng D Poelstra; Eng R Phillips DISTRIBUTORS: Advanced Media Technologies; Applied Telcomm Corporation; CVS; Centronics; DF Countryman; DSI Systems Inc; Mid-State Distributing Co; North American Cable Equipment; PDI-Sat; PTL Test Equipment; Pace Electronics; Perfect 10 Distributing; RF Products; Sadoun Satelite Sales; Sat Pros; Signal Engineering and Supply, Inc; Skyvision; Skywalker Communications; Star Satellite Products; Tal Technologies Inc; Tech Tool Supply; Tequipment.net; Toner Cable Equipment. DESCRIPTION: Designs and manufactures test equipment for the CATV, Satellite, & Telecommunication industries including signal level meters, multi-carrier signal generators, RF Noise Source, RF monitors and switches, noise power ratio test set, and a return band alignment system. Company established in 1986. Number of Employees: 28.
ARCOM LABS
185 Ainsley Dr Syracuse NY 13210. 315 422-1230 Fax: 315 422-2963. Toll-Free: 800 448-1655. bdillonm@ arcomlabs.com. Web: www.arcomlabs.com. Reg VP Basil Dillon-Malone DESCRIPTION: Arcom is the leading manufacturer of subscriber filters used in the cable television industry. We produce a full line of filters including the patented return step attenuator and the newest line of FlexAr super miniature tiering filters. Arcom Digital manufactures the innovative Hunter system. Hunter is a tool that uses radar technology in order to quickly pinpoint the root cause of network impairments.
ARCWAVE, INC.
910 Campisi Way Suite 1C Campbell CA 95008. 408 558-2300 Fax: 408 558-2302. Toll-Free: 888 863-8225. CEO Bill Sickler; VP-Mktg Chris Martin DISTRIBUTORS: ARRIS Telewire. DESCRIPTION: Arcwave provides wireless plant extension systems that enable MSOs to overcome ‘last mile’ challenges in providing data services to small to medium sized businesses.
ARNCO CORPORATION, AN A-D TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
860 Garden St Elyria OH 44035. 440 322-1000 Fax: 440 322-1001. Toll-Free: 800 321-7914. moreinfo@adtechnologies.com. Web: www.adtechnologies.com. CEO Paresh Chari; Chairman Bob Smith; VP/CFO Ken Kovacs; CFO David Schaufele; VP-Sls/Mktg Dave Pampush; VP-Sls/Mktg Tim Grimsley; Mktg Mgr Jeff Naymik; Dir-Int’l Bus Ricardo Galligani MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: HDPE. DISTRIBUTORS: Henderson & Oliver Sales. DESCRIPTION: Arnco manufactures HPDE conduit CIC & pressure pipe in sizes up to 24 inches, pull tapes, lubricants, cleaners, sealants, couplers and cable placing equipment & trailers. Company established in 1986. Number of Employees: 300.
ARNSCOTT ELECTRONICS INC.
211 Smith St Arthur ON L0G 1A0. 519 848-1100 Fax: 518 848-1101. mail@arnscott.com. Web: www.arnscott.com. Pres Scott Edwards DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of commercial sound equipment, speakers and equipment racks and accessories. Company established in 1982. Number of Employees: 12.
ARRIS
3871 Lakefield Dr Suwanee GA 30024. 678 473-2000 Fax: 678 473-8177. mark.adams@arrisi.com. Web: www.arrisi. com. Pres Worldwide Sls Ron Coppock; Pres Broadband Comm Sys Bruce McClelland; Chairman/CEO Bob Stanzione; VP-Sls Rob McCormick; VP-Mktg ANTRUSI Connie Walters 2810 Matheson Blvd E Floor 2 Mississauga ON L4W 4X7. DESCRIPTION: Arris is a leading global provider of Broadband Access Solutions 905 890-7799 Fax: 905 625-5864. Toll-Free: 800 267-4878. Web: www.anritsu. for delivery of converged voice, data, On Demand video and advertising, OSS com. Cdn Dir-Sls Scott Murray; Cdn Sls Mgr Maureen Bush assurance and Access & Transport solutions over HFC Networks. Company Branches: Nettest (Canada) Inc. Calgary AB. Nettest (Canada) Inc. Ottawa ON. established in 1994. Number of Employees: 1000. Nettest (Canada) Inc. Montreal QC. DESCRIPTION: NetTest is a leading worldwide manufacturer and marketer of ARROW/ADVANTAGE equipment and systems for testing, monitoring and management of all optical PO Box 12000 Stn Main Edmonton AB T5J 2P4. Location: 10630 172 St. broadband communication networks. NetTest provides network operators, network 780 483-6266 Fax: 780 484-8926. Toll-Free: 800 661-9328. Web: www.arrow. equipment manufacturers, component manufacturers and enterprise service com. Gen Mgr Scott Packford providers with the network testing solutions they need. Company established in MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: 3M Canada; Diamond/Xcelite; Dow Corning; Duracell; E-Switch; E-T-A Circuit Breaker; EBM/Papst; ECG Canada; EDAC; 1971. Number of Employees: 1500. Eaton Corporation; Edsyn; Electroswitch; Erem; Eveready; Everlight; Fluke; G.C. APPLIED ELECTRONICS LIMITED Electronics; Hammond Mfg; Hioki; Honeywell; IDL; IQD; IRC; ITT Pomona; Ideal; 5170B Timberlea Blvd Mississauga ON L4W 2S5. Instek; Instrument Specialties; J.W. Miller; Johnson; Kenwood; Keystone; LPS; 905 625-4321 Fax: 905 625-4333. info@appliedelectronics.com. Web: www. Littelite; Littlefuse; Loctite; Luxo; M.G.Chemicals; Mallory; Marktech; Master appliedelectronics.com. Pres Paul Stechly; VP Susan Stechly; VP John Stechly; Appliance; Matsuo; McGill; Methode; Micro Switch; Mill Max; Mode Electronics; Mgr Sys Eng Gord Ballantyne; Mgr Serv Al Light; Mgr A/V Div Michael Dalton; Molex; Mueller; N.I.C. Ohmite; Nemco; Neutrik; Panavise; Panduit; Phoenix; Mgr B’cast Sys Div Kim Edmonds; Mgr B’cast/Post Prod Jim Goessinger; B’cast Potter & Brumfield; Powersonic; Precision Electronics; Provo Wire & Cable; Cust Serv Dodie McDonald; Sls Rep B’cast Toronto Trevor Joice; A/V Sls Rep Qualtek; Releco; Richco; Roederstein/Visheay; Rohm; Ross Video; SEI/Stackpole; Toronto Bill Archibald; Sls Rep B’cast Montréal Robert Theriault; Inside Sls Rep Samtec; Schroff; Schurter; Seiko; Siemens; Sola Canada; Sonnenschein; SpaeB’cast Toronto Paul Roeser; Sls Rep B’cast Vancouver Patrick Wells; Sls Rep B’cast Naur; Spectral; Spectro; Sprague/Visheay; Statpower Technologies; Superior Montréal Yvon Cardinal; Sls Rep B’cast Montréal Michael Bedard; Sls Rep B’cast Electric; Switchcraft; TOA Canada; Taitron; Tectrol; Thomas & Betts; Triplett; Calgary & Edmonton Julian Fraser; Sls Rep B’cast Montréal Michel Gauthier; Sls Tripp-Lite; Turck; Ungar; United Chemi-con; Utica Swiss; Vitromon/Vashay; Rep B’cast Toronto Eugene McEleney; Mktg Coord Lily Yang Wakefield Engineering; Wavetek; Weco; Weller; Wieland; Wilbac; Wire-Wrap; Branches: 8573 Commerce Crt Burnaby BC V5A 4N5. 604 439-7228 Fax: Xcelite; Xymox; Zetex. 604 439-7210 Patrick Wells. 3-1815 27th Ave. NE Calgary AB T2E 7E1. 403 291- DESCRIPTION: We are your value added interconnect, electromechanical, semi5143 Fax: 403 291-5188 Julian Fraser. 102-4104 97th St Edmonton AB T6E 5Y6. conductor & passive electronic component specialist!. Company established in 780 462-8275 Fax: 780 462-8238 Julian Fraser. 7715 boul Henri-Bourassa O 1946. Number of Employees: 10,000. Saint-Laurent QC H4S 1P7. 514 333-3324 Fax: 514 333-1512 Michel Bedard. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: 360 Systems; AVICA; AVP; Accom; Apple; ARROW ELECTRONICS INC. Arrakis; Autocue; Burk Technology; Camplex; Canon; Continental Electronics; 7459 S Lima St Bldg 1 Englewood CO 80112-5816. DNF Controls; Digital Vision; Editware; For-A; Fujinon; GlobalStreams; Graham- 303 646-8999 Fax: 303 645-8996. onlinesales@arrow.com. Web: www.arrow. Pattern; Ikegami Electronics; Image Video; Inscriber Technology; Interkom com. Electronic; Leitch; Magni Systems; Medéa; Miranda; Modulation Sciences; ARTEL VIDEO SYSTEMS Moseley; Moseley Associates; Panasonic; Pixelmetrix; QTV; Radamec; Rorke Data; 237 Cedar Hill St Marlborough MA 01752. SGT; Sachtler; Sennheiser; Solid State Logic; Soundcraft; Studer; Tektronix; Telex 508 303-8200 Fax: 508 303-8197. Toll-Free: 800 225-0228. sales@artel.com. Web: www.artel.com. Pres/CEO Hal Charnley; COO Chet Gapinski; CTO John / RTS; Thomson Grass Valley; Weather Central; Wohler Technologies; vizrt. DESCRIPTION: Canada’s premier systems designer, integrator and reseller of Amaral; VP-Sls World Wide Jane Christ; VP-Mktg Tony Dolph; Mktg/Commun high-end Broadcast, Post Production and Audio/Visual technology - representing Mgr Kim Kiley over 100 of the top manufacturers of broadcast and presentation technology. DISTRIBUTORS: BSE.
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DESCRIPTION: Artel, headquartered in Marlborough, Mass., with sales and service centres worldwide, provides video networking systems to CATV and telco service providers. Artel’s products enable the transmission of broadcast and interactive TV. Company established in 1996. Number of Employees: 65.
AFFI - ATELIER LA FLÉCHE DE FER INC.
3800 rue Richelieu Saint-Hubert QC J3Y 7B1. 450 656-9150 Fax: 450 656-1866. info@affi-inc.com. Web: www.affi-inc.com. CEO Daniel Perreault; Ops Mgr Bruno Riflade; Ops Mgr Richard Roussin; Sls Mgr Stèphane Gervais; Exec Sec Cathy Pelosse; Hum Res Mgr Esther Brûlé; Fin Mgr Lucie Tremblay Branches: 5-3400 boul Losch Saint-Hubert QC J3Y 5T6. 4700 rue Dagenais Montréal QC H4C 1L7. 1400 av Galilée Québec QC G1P 4E3. DESCRIPTION: Refurbishing of computer equipment and electromechanical assembly. Maintenance, upgrade and refurbishing of equipment and hand units in telecommunication and cabledistribution sector. Harnesses assembly for electronic, telecommunication and computerized equipment. Inventory management and distribution of equipment. Company established in 1971. Number of Employees: 175.
ATX
501 Clements Rd W Unit 1 Ajax ON L1S 7H4. 905 428-6068 Fax: 905 427-1964. Toll-Free: 800 565-7488. Toll-Free Fax: 866 427-1964. supportnetworks@atxincorporated.com. Web: www.atxincorporated.com. Sr VP Ken Wildgoose; VP-Mktg Ruth Lee; VP-Major Accts Shane Beggs DESCRIPTION: ATX Incorporated is a global technology company serving the Cable TV, Broadcast, Radio, Satellite, and Microwave/Wireless industries. ATX supplies innovative products, services and systems integration. ATX consists of three Divisions: ATX Networks, ATX Systems & Solutions and LARCAN. Company established in 1980. Number of Employees: 100.
ATX SYSTEMS LIMITED
725 Westney Rd S Unit 4 Ajax ON L1S 7J7. 905 686-6666 Fax: 905 619-1053. Toll-Free: 800 268-6851. Web: www.atxincorporated.com. Pres/CEO Joseph Uyede; VP-Sls/Mktg Debbie MacLeod; VP-Ops Stewart Sheriff Branches: Novanet/MSC - Div. of MSC Electronics Location: Vancouver BC. Novanet/MSC - Div. of MSC Electronics Location: Toronto ON. Novanet/MSC - Div. of MSC Electronics Location: Montréal QC. DESCRIPTION: Provider of satellite based content delivery networks and two-way satellite internet access. Design, procurement, implementation, space and systems management, performance and integrity monitoring systems, maintenance systems. Company established in 1989. Number of Employees: 18.
AVICON TECHNOLOGIES
253 Jelley Ave Newmarket ON L3X 1S6. 905 751-1882 Fax: 905 898-0626.
AVID TECHNOLOGY, WORLDWIDE
219 Dufferin St Suite 203C Toronto ON M6K 1Y9. 416 203-6800 Fax: 416 203-6572. Web: www.avid.com. Natl Mgr Paul Friedman; Sls Acct Rep Barry Fairhurst; Broadcast Acct Mgr Jeff Simpson; Avid Specialist Kent Petersen Branches: Montreal QC. DESCRIPTION: Avid Technology, Worldwide, is an international, industry-leading provider of digital audio & video tools for creating content for information & entertainment applications. Avid products are used by customers ranging from broadcast news organizations, communications professionals to film, television & interactive content producers. Company established in 1987. Number of Employees: 2200.
AXION COMPUTER SYSTEMS LTD.
PO Box 61101 RPO Langara Vancouver BC V6P 6S5. Location: 7199 Ash Cres. Vancouver BC V6P 3K6. 604 325-1030 Gen Mgr Harvey Horsman DESCRIPTION: Sales & support of subscriber billing software for the CATV industry. The K-bil accounting system features integrated inventory control, preauthorized payments & work order processing. Runs on personal computers and personal computer networks. Prices: $2,000 to $10,000. Company established in 1978. Number of Employees: 2.
AZCAR TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
3235 14th Ave Markham ON L3R 0H3. 905 470-2545 Fax: 905 470-2559. Web: www.azcar.com. Chairman/CEO Stephen Pumple; Cdn Sls Steven Sir; Cust Serv Mgr Janice Mosley DESCRIPTION: We are a full service company catering to the broadcast and production industries. We offer a complete range of technical services including: systems design engineering, project management, installation, custom manufacturing and facilities maintenance. Company established in 1975. Number of Employees: 100.
BGI TECHNOLOGY INC., A TVC COMPANY
1-11393 Kingston St Maple Ridge BC V2X 0Y7. 604 465-9299 Fax: 604 465-5534. Toll-Free: 888 832-4244. sales@bgi.ca. Web: www.bgi.ca. Pres Steve Quinn; Product Mgr Greg Giddings; Dir-Mktg Tim Emoff Branches: Location: Calgary AB. Location: Halifax NS. Location: Longueuil QC. Location: Markham ON. DISTRIBUTORS: TVC Canada. DESCRIPTION: BGI manufactures passive products to meet the needs of two-way cable plants. With enhanced features and excellent specifications, our 1GHz and 2GHz splitters, couplers, attenuators and other products are your ideal choice. Company established in 1994. Number of Employees: 4.
BIAC BROADBAND
PO Box 389 Markham ON L3P 3J8. 905 887-7540; 647 722-3800. Fax: 647 722-3901. Toll-Free: 800 615-6593. care@biacbroadband.net. Web: www.routerlift.com. CEO Joseph Melanson; VPEng Barry Bonham; VP Vonda Thompson; Ops Supvr John Graham DESCRIPTION: BIAC Broadband (BIAC) is committed to being an industry leader in Hosted IP Services and support with world class broadband infrastructure engineering offerings. BIAC recently launched it’s uWho VoIP wholesale service, integrating an unparalleled set of IP telephony/multimedia features for cable operator’s subscribers that offers state-of-the-art voice processing, billing, Secure Instant Messaging, Personal Fax auto attendant and collaboration services for a fraction of the cost of traditional telephone service. The uWho service allows for an extremely simplified approach to migrate to a VoIP solution for cable operators, SOHOs, enterprises and ISPs who are considering VoIP solutions to their customers. BIAC also offers connectivity and gateway access to the PSTN telephone network, Internet bandwidth and managed backbone infrastructure for VoIP and IPT
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applications. Company established in 1999. Number of Employees: 15.
B.S.E. INC.
5250 Finch Ave E Unit 2-3 Scarborough ON M1S 5A4. 416 438-6230 Fax: 416 438-1065. Toll-Free: 800 268-4081. peterb@bse.on.ca. Web: www.bse.on.ca. Pres Peter Bartlett; VP Broadband Sls Jacques Chabauty; Sls Mgr-Tech Bob Burger; Western Reg Sls Mgr Stephen Aitcheson; Sls Joe Scrivo; Sls John Waling; Cust Serv Rep Wanda Graham Branches: 11291 Merchantman Pl Richmond BC V7E 4R3. 604 204-2400 Fax: 604 204-2430 Contact Stephen Aitcheson. 3275 rue Somerset Montréal QC H4K 1R7. 574 529-3336 Fax: 574 529-3336 Slsmn J Chabauty. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: 360 Systems; ADC; AKG; AVP Jackfields; Air-Corp; Altronic; Ampex; Andrew Antenna; Anixter Mark; Anixter W & C; Aphex; Artel; Audio Labs; B & B Systems; B.D.I; Belar; Beyer Dynamics; Bird; Broadcast Tools; Buff Technologies; Burk Technology; C.R.L; Carver; Celewave; Chyron; Coaxial Dynamics; Computer Concepts-DCS; Conex; Control Ware; Creamware; Crown; Cutting Edge; DBX; Davicom; Davtronics; Delta Electronics; Denon; Dielectric; Distream; Dixon Systems; Dynamax Cart Machines; EVS; Econco; Editall; Eimac; Electro Impulse; Electro Voice; Electronic Metal Form; Eventide; Evertz; ForA; Fostex; Fujinon; Gentner; Gepco Cable; HHB; Harmonic; Henry Engineering; Hitachi; Horita; Inovonics; Ipitek Digital; J.K Audio; JBL; JVC; K & M; KIZ Innovations; KLZ; KTC Technology; Kelk; Kintronic Labs; Klark-Teknik; Leader; Leitch; Lindsay; Logic Inovations; MEL Cabinet; Mackie; Magnum Dynalab; Marantz; Marti STL; McCurdy; Mdouk Audiotx; Media Links; Miranda; Modulation Sciences; Monroe; Network Electronics; Northern Technology; Omnimount; PSB Speakers; Probel; Radio Design Labs; Radio Systems; Radix; Rainwise; Ramko; Revox; Ross Video; S.A.S; SA&J; Sampson; Sangamo; Scala; Schneider; Scopus Network Technologies; Seachange; Sennheiser; Shively; Shure; Sinclair Technologies; Sine Systems; Softel; Soundcraft; Stanton; Storage Tek; Streambox; Studio Technology; Superior Electric; Svetlana Tubes; Symetrix; Tannoy; Tascam; Telemetrics; Telex; Telos; Trilogy; Vega; Videoquip; Ward-Beck; Wohler Tech Inc; Yamaha; Zercom. DESCRIPTION: Products: AM/FM Transmitters & antennas, frequency & modulation monitors, R.F. products, voltage regulators, transmission lines & connectors, remote control systems, STl systems, Audio Processing, Stereo systems, Cartridge, tape, CD players & accessories, Automation systems, Turntables, Amplifiers, Speakers, Microphones, Power Tubes, Test Equip. Specializing in turnkey systems, hard disk storage systems, telephone interface equip. Radio traffic systems, Prompter news text editing systems. D.A.W. Digital Audio Workstations, Editing suites, Studio furniture, Telos talk show systems. ISDN codecs, Image re-sizing & Picture monitoring, Analog & Digital routing, Video players, Powered audio monitors & metering, Digital conversion (A-D & D-A). TV Transmitters, Video Servers Automation, VTR remote controllers, Lens Data Archives, Remote pan & tilt heads, Echo cancellers, Disc drives & arrays. Image Format Conversion - Digital STL’s, Closed caption systems. Camera support, camera robotics, production switchers, master control switchers, slow motion disc recorders, MPEG encoders & decoders, fibre optics transmission. Audio/Video Distribution - Fibre Optics Encoder & Decoders, Fibre Optic Transmission, Audio Mixers. Harmonics-SDI-HDTV MPEG Encopers. Company established in 1945. Number of Employees: 14.
cutter & a cutter for copper & aluminum multi-strand cables. These tools are stocked at their Calagry, AB plant. Sell own sprods. directly & have own dist.
BIGBAND NETWORKS, INC.
475 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063. 650 995-5000 Fax: 650 995-0060. info@bigbandnet.com. Web: www.bigbandnet. com. Pres/CEO Amir Bassan-Eskenazi; COO Jamie Howard; CTO Ran Oz; VP-Sls Ray Fitzgerald; Dir-Commun Marcia Bana DESCRIPTION: Bigband Networks provides platforms for broadband multimedia services that uniquely route and process video, audio and data in their native formats. Enabling multiple service operators to deliver broadcast-quality content and advanced services.
BROADCAST CAPTIONING & CONSULTING SERVICES INC.
150 Laird Dr Suite 302 Toronto ON M4G 3V7. 416 696-1534 Fax: 416 421-7603. info@closedcaptioning.com. Web: www. closedcaptioning.com. Pres Brian Hallahan; Gen Mgr Christina Ricci; Dir-Spec Ops Ron Petrescue; Post-Display Supervisor Vincci Wong; Sched Supvr Karey Sherman DESCRIPTION: Provides full services of closed captioning. Real Time (Live), Off-Line (Pop-On), Post-Display (Roll-up). Programming: News, Sports, Episodic, Commercials and Music Videos. Company established in 1995.
BROADCAST VIDEO SYSTEMS CORP.
10 Woltner Way Markham ON L3R 4R4. 905 305-0565 Fax: 416 946-1964. bvs@bvs.ca. Web: www.bvs.ca. Pres Bert Verwey; VP-Eng Richard Boisvert; VP Jill Verwey DESCRIPTION: Manufacturers of professional television broadcast equipment: VBI data transmission equipment, digital and analog linear keyers, chroma keyer, closed captioning decoder & encoder, closed captioning re-positioner, V-chip encoder. Company established in 1975. Number of Employees: 10.
BRYSTON LTD.
PO Box 2170 Peterborough ON K9J 7Y4. Location: 677 Neal Dr. Peterborough ON K9J 6X7. 705 742-5325 Fax: 705 742-0882. jamestanner@bryston.ca. Web: www.bryston. ca. Pres Brian Russell; CEO Chris W Russell; VP-Mktg James Tanner; Fin Mgr C A Price; Network Admin Tami Farrelly DESCRIPTION: Manufacture high qual. audio power amps, preamps, preamp processor, crossover & other related audio prods. Company established in 1962. Number of Employees: 50.
BUDCO INC.
PO Box 3065 Tulsa OK 74101. Toll-Free: 800 331-2246. Toll-Free Fax: 888 8275625. sma@budcocable.com. Web: www.budcocable.com. Pres Nick Allen; Mktg Mgr Steve Allen; Prod Mgr David Allen MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Aervoe Pacific; Arrow; Cable Pro; Cable-Prep; BACKMAN VIDCOM Cablematic/Ripley; Diamond/Xcelite; Greenlee; Klein Tools; Lemco Tool; Louiseville 63 Crane Lake Dr Halifax NS B3S 1B5. Ladders; M&B; Master Lock; Napco; Preformed Line Products; Sargent Quality 902 450-5005 Fax: 902 450-5105. Toll-Free: 877 884-3266. info@backmanvid- Tools; Sturgeon Bay; Textron; Tyton Corp; W.H. Brady; Work Area Protection. com.com. Web: www.backmanvidcom.com. Pres Daniel O’Malley; Sls Mgr J W DESCRIPTION: Stocking distributor of cable installation tools, construction tools, Lawlor; Mgr Serv M Poirier; Office Mgr/Accnt Rod Corkum marking and identification products for aerial and buried coax and fibre optic cable. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: AMX; Acer; American Dynamics; Audio Company established in 1970. Number of Employees: 21. Technica; Bogen; Bretford; Buhl; CCTV Products; Chief; Crestron Electronics; C D NOVA LTD. Draper; Eiki; Elmo; Exact Furniture; Extron; Fuji; JVC; Kodak; Luxor; Manfrotto; 5330 Imperial St Burnaby BC V5J 1E6. Marantz; Middle Atlantic; Panasonic Projectors & Plasma; Pelco; Pentax; 604 430-5612 Fax: 604 437-1036. Toll-Free: 800 663-0615. sales@cdnova.com. Plus; Polycom; Recordex; Samsung; Schotsman; Sennheiser; Sharp; Smart Web: www.cdnova.com. Pres Donald F Bealle; VP Bruce Fleming Technologies; Sony; TOA Canada; TTX; Tascam; Teleline; Telex / RTS; University Branches: 117-1144 29 Ave NE Calgary AB T2E 7P1. 2800 14th Ave Suite 3 Sound; Varitronics; Vogel’s. Markham ON L3R 0E4. 6000 av Boniface Brossard QC J4Z 3L7. DESCRIPTION: Sales, service and rental of professional video, audio visual, com- DESCRIPTION: Distributors of batteries, chargers, power-supplies, power conputer projection, and digital electronic imaging products in Maritime provinces. ditioners, transient protection, data, voice, video modems, electronic equip, Company established in 1976. Number of Employees: 11. instrumentation, power/energy, wireless communications serving high technology. Company established in 1977. Number of Employees: 23. BARANTI GROUP INC. 215 Konrad Cres Markham ON L3R 8T9. CEV INC. 905 479-0148 Fax: 905 479-0149. Pres Barry Papoff; VP-Ops A Nucaro 3055 rue Adam Montréal QC H1W 3Y7. DESCRIPTION: Contract electronics design & manufacture. Custom video, audio, 514 521-8253 Fax: 514 521-4675. Toll-Free: 800 337-8835. info@cev.ca. Web: automation equipment. Company established in 1990. Number of Employees: 15. www.cev.ca. Pres Jean Meunier; Exec VP Pierre Trudelle; Mktg Dir Linda Sparrow; Purch Mgr Mary Zastawnyj; Tech Mgr Jean Touchette BARCONET Branches: 3075 boul Wilfrid-Hamel bureau 109 Québec QC G1P 4C6. 3240 Town Point Dr Suite 130 Kennesaw GA 30144. 770 590-3600 Fax: 770 590-3610. Web: www.barconet.com. VP/Gen Mgr Bob 418 659-1011 Michel Fortin. 1335 Barrington St Halifax NS B3J 1Y9. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Acer; After Effects; Anystream; Apple; Cunningham; Mkgt Comm Mgr Gregg Echols Ascend; Audio Technica; Avid; Beyer Dynamics; Canon; Century Electronics; MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: TVC Canada. DESCRIPTION: BarcoNet is a leading provider of multimedia distribution solutions Christie; Chrosziel; Comprehensive; Crestron; Crown; DPS; Digidesign; Digital for broadband and broadcast applications. Core activities include headends for Rapids; Draper; Elmo; Eventide; Extron; Focusrite; Fostex; Frezzi; Fujinon; integrated multimedia services, high-speed backbone systems, network manage- Furman; Gentner; Glyph; Hitachi; Ilio; JBL; Lectrosonics; Leitch; Lowell; Macxkie; Manfrotto; Metrichalo; Native Instruments; Optibase; Osprey; Pioneer; Polycom; ment and digital TV distribution. Number of Employees: 600. Porta Brace; Rode; Sachtler; Sennheiser; Sharp; Shure; Smart; Sony; Stream Rider; BELDEN Tannoy; Telex; Vinten; Waves. 130 Willmott St Cobourg ON K9A 4M3. Toll-Free: 800 223-5336. Toll-Free Fax: DESCRIPTION: Turn-key solutions: Non-linear video editing, digital audio work 800 363-3918. Web: www.belden.com. Cdn Sls Mgr Rob van Pelt; Eastern Reg stations, fibre channel storage, streaming solutions, production and studio equipSls Mgr Rob Kassies; Western Reg Sls Mgr Gord Eccles; Plant Mgr Jack Kerr; Sls ment: HDTV, professional/broadcast video cameras and VTR. Lenses and lens Application Eng Mgr Tom Rudd; Cust Serv Mgr Kevin Walt accessories, tele-prompters. Videoconferencing systems and conference room Branches: Location: Vancouver BC. Gord Eccles. Location: Calgary AB. Steve design. Company established in 1974. Number of Employees: 65. Morin. Location: Cobourg ON. Contact Bill Abraham. Location: Oakville ON. Vince Sevo. Emburn ON. Deigo Cadelli. Scarborough ON. Rob Kassies. Hamilton ON. CABLE AML INC. 2771 W 205th St Suite 101 Torrance CA 90501-1449. Joe Spilotro. DISTRIBUTORS: Anixter W & C; Electrosonic; Gray Bar; Noramco NCS; Rexel 702 363-5660 Fax: 310 517-8556. sales@cableaml.com. Web: www.cableaml. com. Pres Francisco Bernues; VP Norman F Woods; Mktg/Serv Mgr Sharon Westburne; Sonecable; Texcan; WRL. DESCRIPTION: Belden is a leader in the design and manufacture of wire cable M Woods products. With one of the broadest product offerings in the industry, Belden meets MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Capella Telecommunications Inc. the diverse needs of the computer, audio/video, industrial and electrical markets DESCRIPTION: Cable AML is a leading provider of multichannel microwave systems and equipment. We provide LMDS, MMDS, AML, FML, analog and digital worldwide. Company established in 1955. Number of Employees: 270. systems, including Wireless HFC extensions. Company established in 1992.
BENNER-NAWMAN, INC.
3450 Sabin Brown Rd Wickenburg AZ 85390. 602 315-8622 Fax: 928 684-7041. Toll-Free: 800 992-3833. Pres Ed Kientz; Sr VP Mel Kientz; VP-Sls Phil Scudder Branches: 4215 61 St Ave Calgary AB T2C 1Z6. 403 236-5777 Fax: 403 2365755. DESCRIPTION: Manufacture a line of specialty tools for the cable/TV industry & telephone & electrical companies. Incl.: a coaxial cable cutter, fiber optics cable
CABLE-LOCK CONNECTORS LIMITED
358 Humberline Dr Etobicoke ON M9W 5S3. 416 798-8558 Fax: 416 798-8563. luc@cablelockconnectors.com. Web: www. cablelockconnectors.com. Pres Luciano Rubino; Engrg Mgr David Hum DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of precision coaxial connectors and adapters for Broadband, including terminators, PCB connectors, F-Type, G-Type BNC-type, customs parts. ISO 9001:2000 certified. Company established in 1969. Number
of Employees: 20.
CABLE RELATIONS SERVICES LTD.
4150 Rose Cres West Vancouver BC V7V 2N8. 604 922-2325 Fax: 604 922-8765. Toll-Free: 877 922-2325. cablerelations@ shaw.ca. Pres Ken Baker; Sec Lori Baker Branches: Vancouver BC. DESCRIPTION: CUSTOMER RETENTION: Don’t give your customers a reason to try the others. We can manage your over-due accounts starting from 30 to 60 Days, through to disconnection. Eliminating unnecessary churn and associated truck rolls. SYSTEM TAP AUDITS: Turn those unauthorized accounts into new revenue through our personal contact ‘Power Audit’. BOX PLACEMENT: we can personally deliver & demonstrate your new equipment to your Customers..And retrieve it too!. Company established in 1985. Number of Employees: 75.
CABLE SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.
ca. Web: www.capella.ca. Pres Norm Slater; Exec VP/CFO Roger Gilodo; VP-Sls Wayne Rabey; VP-Eng Gord Langdon; VP-Ops Tracey Timms; VP Phil Whetstone; Reg Sls Mgr Ray Betts; Reg Sls Mgr Vincent Garneau; Reg Sls Mgr Neil Carter; Communications Daphne Uras Branches: Surrey BC. 800 227-5492 Fax: 604 536-9199. Montreal QC. 800 575-1800 Fax: 514 362-0377. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Alcoa Fujicura; Allied Bolt; Amphenol; Andrew Antenna; Armstrong Transmitter Corp; Bayly Communications; Bekaert; BelAir Networks; Biochem; CedarPoint; Concurrent Computer; Digicon; Drake; Enensys; Evertz; GMP; GRF Comm; HD TELECOM; Harmonic; Harris; Incognito; Irdeto; Joslyn; K-Will; Kabar; Keptel; Leaming; Lindsay Broadband Inc; MacLean; MacLean Power Systems; Mixed Signals; Monarch; Neptec; Norsat; Nucomm; PCI Technologies; Parallel; Payer; Polywater; Proxim; Quintech; R&M; RGB Networks; Regal; Standard Communications; Tandberg Television Inc; Terayon; Times Fiber Corp; Vecima Networks; Xtend Networks; fSONA; v.1 Labs. DESCRIPTION: Our focus on customer service and tailoring products and services to meet our customers’ specific needs has made Capella one of Canada’s foremost value-added resellers to the telecommunications industry. We offer you leading edge services from a team of expert staff with decades of combined technical experience. From the most complex electronic equipment to a broad range of tools and hardware, Capella stocks an extensive line of products manufactured by companies recognized as world leaders in their field. Company established in 1992. Number of Employees: 27.
195 Riviera Dr Markham ON L3R 5J6. 905 479-5974 Fax: 905 477-7270. Toll-Free: 800 646-8280. CEO Joseph Melanson; Exec VP Blaine Burnie; VP-Mktg Mike Manzoni; VP/Eng Barry Bonham DESCRIPTION: Cable Systems TSi, an ISO 9002 registered company, are the broadband specialists in project management, design, construction, rebuild engineering, CLi and sweep services. We also perform DQMC node certification and audit. DQMC is the most rigorous certification process to ensure a robust plant without truck rolls. Cable Systems TSi is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Internet CAPITAL NETWORKS LIMITED 620 Alden Rd Suite 103 Markham ON L3R 9R7. Cable Corporation, a publicly traded company. Company established in 1995. 905 946-1122 Ext. 223 Fax: 905 946-1144. info@capitalnetworks.com. Web: Number of Employees: 100. www.capitalnetworks.com. Pres Bil Trainor; VP-Bus Dev Jim Vair; Gen Mgr Denise CABLE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. Heapey; Sales David Brunning 460 Oakdale Ave Hatboro PA 19040. DESCRIPTION: North America’s leading end-to-end commercial broadcast mul215 672-5400 Fax: 215 672-0440. Toll-Free: 800 378-8753. sales@cabletech- timedia solutions for cable broadcast and place-based media with over 2650 nologies.com. Web: www.cabletechnologies.com. Pres Paul E Morse Jr corporate installations. Turnkey 7 x 24 service for hardware, software, Internet Branches: 75 S Central Ave Mechanicville NY 12118. and data services, including local and national news channels, TV Listing, PPV DESCRIPTION: Supplying New/Refurbished products & components. Connectors Barker, PhotoClassified Advertising and Community Programming systems. Sales, & adaptors / amplifiers / power inserters / satellite products / installation & integration and support for DiGiMATiON Incorporated multimedia automation wireless accessories / telephone products & cables. A leading repair house for all software, Matrox DigiSuite video products. Introducing Matrox InfonetTV version headend & subscriber equipment, power supply & more. Company established in 3.0 for low cost cable, corporate and place-based media applications. Company 1986. Number of Employees: 25. established in 1991.
CABLEPREP
PO Box 373 Chester CT 06412. Location: 207 Middlesex Ave. 800 394-4046 Fax: 860 526-2291. toolmaker@cableprep.com. Web: www. cableprep.com. Pres Deborah Morrow; VP-Ops Scott Crysler; VP/Dir Eng David Morrow; Sls Mgr Joseph Platania; Mktg Mgr Kate Morrow DISTRIBUTORS: Anixter W & C; Power & Telephone of Canada Ltd; TVC Canada; White Radio. DESCRIPTION: CablePrep is a leading designer and manufacturer of quality hand tools for the broadband industry. Products include the patented TerminX® and Pocket TerminX® line of compression tools; the CPT and Super CPT drop cable strippers: steel and lightweight Aluminum Hex Crimping Tools. Our hardline cable preparation tools include Stripping Coring Tools, Gator® center conductor beveller/cleaner; Jacketed Cable Stripper, Armor and Messenger Removal Tools and other accessories. All our tools are manufactured in the USA. Company established in 1979. Number of Employees: 20-25.
CEDAR POINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
16 Route 111 Bldg 3 Derry NH 03038. 603 898-3070 Fax: 603 898-3090. info@cedarpointcom.com. Web: www.cedarpointcom.com. Pres/CEO Andy Paff; Exec VP-Strategy/Mkt Dev David R Spear; Mktg/Commun Mgr JoAnn Brien DESCRIPTION: Cedar Point Communications has created and commercialized SAFARI C3, an entirely new category of “Packet Cable” based voice switching equipment tailored exclusively to the broadband cable operators’ telephony and broadband media needs. The company’s solution is a cost-efficient, less complex alternative to circuit switched and distributed soft switching cable telephony options. Company established in 2000. Number of Employees: 170.
CENTURY ELECTRONICS LIMITED
4-11240 Bridgeport Rd Richmond BC V6X 1T2. 604 273-3419 Fax: 604 273-5619. century@shaw.ca. Pres David Lo; Serv Mgr Bill Lee CABLESERV INC. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: C-COR; Century Electronics; Jerrold; 4560 Eastgate Pky Mississauga ON L4W 3W6. SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA; Sadelco; Wavetek; Zenith. 905 629-1111 Fax: 905 629-1115. Toll-Free: 800 668-2033. inquiries@cable- DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer, distributor and repair centre for Century Electronics, serv.com. Web: www.cableserv.com. Pres Audley Alexander; Dir-Bus Dev Edward CATV and Home Electronics Equipment. Headend and test equipment repair specialist. Most CATV brands serviced. Company established in 1986. Number Winchell; Spec Project Mgr Karl Poirier DESCRIPTION: CableServ Inc. leverages its CATV focused engineering and of Employees: 6. manufacturing resources and our extensive practical knowledge of modern cable systems to develop and manufacture market leading products and solutions for cable operators. Company established in 1986. Number of Employees: 90.
THE CABLESHOPPE CANADA
21 Golden Gate Crt Toronto ON M1P 3A4. 416 293-3634 Fax: 416 293-5258. info@thecableshoppe.com. Web: www.thecableshoppe.com. VP-Bus Devlpmnt Enn Vaher; Man Dir Stan Muth DESCRIPTION: Distributor, rebuild, repair, service and sales of all major TV converters, digital, modems and line gear, OEM engineering and custom manufacturing available with a full line of hand remotes. Network, broadband accessories, audio/video modem cables, various jumpers, connectors, power supplies and full line of Panasonic batteries - commercial and industrial. Your complete CATV rebuild specialists. Company established in 1991. Number of Employees: 30.
CALBROOKE MARKETING INC.
PO Box 792 Arthur ON N0G 1A0. 519 848-3810 Fax: 519 848-2555. Toll-Free: 800 265-7283. sales@calbrooke. com. Web: www.calbrooke.com. Pres John Waters; Sls/Office Mgr Patricia Waters; Sls Mgr East Arand Naraine Branches: Location: Vancouver BC. Location: Toronto ON. Location: Sillery QC. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Cambion; DisplayTech; Echelon; Equipto Electronics; Global Lighting Technologies; Kyocera LCD; PhaseLink; Saft Power Systems; Samwell Group; Seiko Instruments Inc; Silonex; Sunled; Total Power; Vertigo Group; Webber Electronics. DESCRIPTION: CMI is a full service rep. organization and importer of electronic/ electrical components and sub assemblies. Company established in 1987. Number of Employees: 7.
CANADIAN PORTABLE STRUCTURES (1992) LTD.
4400 Corporate Dr Burlington ON L7L 5R3. 905 335-5500 Fax: 905 335-1492. Toll-Free: 800 526-4277. sales@cdnportable. com. Web: www.cdnportable.com. Pres Marty G Ryan; Prod Mgr Chris McAllister DESCRIPTION: Manufacturers of portable, pre-assembled, relocatable buildings for transmission/receiving equipment. Company established in 1992. Number of Employees: 25.
CANARE CORP. OF AMERICA
531 5th St Unit A San Fernando CA 91340. 818 365-2446 Fax: 818 365-0479. Web: www.canare.com. CEO Kazuo Urata; Engrg Mgr Luis Sotomayor DESCRIPTION: Canare is a manufacturer of broadcast audio/video interconnects including cables, connectors, patchbays, reels snake systems, and optical links. Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 26.
CAPELLA TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC.
747 Monaghan Rd Peterborough ON K9J 5K2. 705 748-3255 Fax: 705 748-4535. Toll-Free: 800 668-0175. inquiry@capella.
hardware&software
QTV; Shure; Sony; Westcott. DISTRIBUTORS: ARRI; Anton Bauer; Dedo; ETA; ETC dimming + Lighting; JVC; LTM; Lee; MSE; Mole-Richardson; Osram Sylvania; Panasonic; PortABrace; Rosco; Tiffen. DESCRIPTION: Sales of lighting, rigging & sound equip. To theatre, film & TV. Supply & service of television, motion picture & theatrical equip. - Lighting, dimming, audio, rigging, etc. Company established in 1967. Number of Employees: 40.
CISCO
100 Middlefield Rd Unit 1 Scarborough ON M1S 4M6. 416 844-6306 Fax: 416 996-6969. Web: www.scientificatlanta.com. Exec Accntg Mgr ON/BC Terrance Singh; Exec Acct Mgr ON/NL D Damiano Branches: Scientific Atlanta Inc. 5030 Sugarloaf Pky Lawrenceville GA 30044. 800 433-6222 Fax: 770 236-4617. DESCRIPTION: The combined strengths of Cisco and Scientific-Atlanta makes the company a leading supplier of digital content contribution and distribution systems, transmission networks for broadband access to the home, digital interactive set-tops and subscriber systems designed for video, high-speed Internet and voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) networks, and worldwide customer service and support. More information about Cisco and its offerings is available at: www.cisco. com. Company established in 1951. Number of Employees: worlwide: 5,800.
CLIC INSTRUMENTS LTD.
2630A Lancaster Rd Ottawa ON K1B 5L8. 613 731-9030 Fax: 613 731-9030. Pres/Gen Mgr Percy Radley; Ops Alain Manceau MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Concord Communications; Teletools Inc. DESCRIPTION: Manufacture TDRs and multi-function test sets for coax and twisted pair. Low cost and field rugged with help screens and graphic display. Company established in 1985.
COMEGA TECHNOLOGIES INC.
7333 place des Roseraies bureau 100 Anjou QC H1M 2X6. 514 355-3105 Fax: 514 355-3150. Pres/Gen Mgr Yvon Caron; Exec Asst D Giard DISTRIBUTORS: Andrew Corporation; BMS; Drake; FM SYSTEM; Lascomm; Leaming Industries; Monroe; Norsat; PCI Technologies; Pitt Comm; Quintech; RF Networks; Radyne Corp; Simulcast; Tampa Microwave Lab; Unique Broadband Systems; W.B. Walton Enterprises; Wade Antenna. DESCRIPTION: Distributor offering communcation equipment and services. Company established in 1988. Number of Employees: 3.
COMMERCIAL ELECTRONICS LTD.
1335 Burrard St Vancouver BC V6Z 1Z7. 604 669-5525 Fax: 604 669-6347. Toll-Free: 888 558-3348. pro@commercialelectronics.ca. Web: www.commercialelectronics.ca. Pres Henry Von Tiesenhausen; VP-Sls Peter Von Tiesenhausen; Sls Mgr Pete Fraser; Engrg Mgr Gregg Gillis Branches: 517 Lambert Ave Nanaimo BC V9R 3N7. 2 Extension Rd Nanaimo BC V9X 1A5. 250 754-7612 Mark Arlett. DESCRIPTION: Superplier of broadcast audio and video prod. equip. & supplies. Mixing consoles, microphones, all format ATRs, audio/video synchronizers, 3 CCD cameras, VTRs, A/B roll edit controllers, TBCs, audio & video effects devices. Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 65.
COMMSCOPE
PO Box 339 Hickory NC 28603. Location: 1100 Commscope Pl SE. 828 324-2200 Fax: 828 323-4989. Toll-Free: 800 982-1708. Web: www.commscope.com. Chm/CEO Frank Drendel; Pres/COO Brian Garrett; Exec VP/CFO Jearld Leonhardt; Intl Exec VP Frank Logan; Sr VP/Controller William Gooden; Exec VP-Purch/Logst Randall Crenshaw; Exec VP-Sls/Mktg Gene Swithenbank; Exec VP-Dev Larry Nelson Branches: Location: Catawba NC. Location: Claremont NC. Location: Scottsboro AL. Location: Statesville NC.. DESCRIPTION: CommScope (NYSE:CTV) is a world leader in the design & manufacture of high-performance, high-bandwidth cables for transmission of video, voice & data. CommScope is the world’s largest manufacturer of coaxial cable for the cable television industry & the only manufacturer capable of manufacturing a complete line of coaxial & fiber optic cables for the HFC network. CommScope is also a leading supplier of electronic & fiber-optic cables for Local Area Network (LAN), wireless & other communication applications. CommScope is ISO-9001 certified.
COMPONETICS LTD.
1580 rue Beaulac Saint-Laurent QC H4R 1W8. 514 331-9930 Fax: 514 331-1498. Toll-Free: 800 665-9930. info@componetics. com. Web: www.componetics.com. Gen Mgr Ben Reitelman; Sls Mgr Evan Boxer Branches: Componetics 210 Cochrane Dr Suite 8 Markham ON L3R 8E6. CHANNELL COMMERCIAL CANADA INC. DESCRIPTION: Distributor of electronic cable & connectors, audio/video patching 6185 Tomken Rd Unit 3-5 Mississauga ON L5T 1X6. components, microwave components; stocking coax, fiber optic, multi-conductor, 905 565-1700 Fax: 905 565-8282. Web: www.channellcomm.com. Sls Mgr W multi pair cable and BNC, twinax, modular, N-Type, F-type & sma connectors. Cda Darren Finkbiner; Dir-Sls Derek Small; Cust Serv Mgr Anne Martin Also satellite installation products. Company established in 1965. Number of DESCRIPTION: Channell Commercial Canada is a leading manufacturer of preci- Employees: 10. sion-molded, thermoplastic and metal enclosures, fibre optic closures, splicing COMQUEST RESEARCH INC. A SUBSIDIARY OF BBM supplies and equipment, heat shrink and copper connectivity products. Also a CANADA supplier of conduit, grade level boxes and vaults for broadband and telecom- 1500 Don Mills Rd Suite 305 Toronto ON M3B 3L7. munications companies. Company established in 1988. 416 445-8881 Fax: 416 445-8406. info@bbmanalytics.ca. Web: www.comquest. CIENA ca. Pres Jeff Osborne; Sr Consul Dave Pyke 1201 Winterson Rd Linthicum MD 21090. Toll-Free: 800 207-2714. sales@ciena. Branches: Location: Vancouver BC. Location: Montréal QC. Toronto ON. com. Web: www.ciena.com. Pres/CEO Gary Smith; VP Cable Bus Ops Pete Dale DESCRIPTION: ComQuest Research provides market research to the cable DESCRIPTION: Ciena Corporation is the network specialist, focused on expanding industry. ComQUEST’S Cable Audience Profile (CAP) Study is Canada’s only comthe possibilities for its customers’ networks while reducing their cost of ownership. prehensive cable viewership study, measuring audiences to cable advertising & The company’s systems, software and services target and cure specific network information channels. Company established in 1991. Number of Employees: 11. pain points so that telcos, cable operators, governments and enterprises can best COMTEST exploit the new applications that are driving their businesses forward. 1 Raymond St Ottawa ON K1R 1A2. In the cable market, Ciena is a leader in multiservice optical Ethernet transport and 613 226-2301 Toll-Free: 800 668-2668. sales@comtest.ca. Web: www.comtest. switching based on multi-system and operator-wide deployments with seven lead- ca. Pres William Fry; VP Leah T Brand ing cable operators, including Adelphia Communications, Buckeye CableSystem, DESCRIPTION: Comtest is a leading telecommunications solution provider. As a Cablevision and Cox Communications and passing more than 15 million homes. full-line distributor of fibre optic products, we offer fusion splicers, cleavers, test CINEQUIPWHITE INC. equipment and consumable products. Comtest also manufactures a full line of Co 1040 Islington Ave Toronto ON M8Z 6A4. and customer premises ADSL and ISDN Pots splitters. Company established in 416 467-7700 Fax: 416 207-2757. Toll-Free: 800 465-0160. info@cinequipwhite. 1972. Number of Employees: 25. com. Web: www.cinequipwhite.com. Chairman Paul Bronfman; VP-Ops John CONCURRENT COMPUTER CORP. Ferguson; Reg Sls Mgr Ottawa Warren Arsenault; Reg Sls Mgr Montréal Lise 4375 River Green Pkwy Suite 100 Duluth GA 30096. Nadeau; Reg Sls Mgr Halifax NS Scott Winters; Reg Sls Mgr Vancouver Larry 678 258-4000 Fax: 678 258-4300. marketing@ccur.com. Web: www.ccur.com. Medwin; Mktg/Prod Purch Tracy Alves; Project Mgr J Sabell; Serv Mgr C Mentis Pres Xstreme (VOD) Div Steve Necessary; Pres/CEO Jack Bryant; CTO Bob Chism; Branches: Location: Montréal QC. Location: Halifax NS. Vancouver BC. VP-Prod Dev Bruce Bradley Ottawa ON. DESCRIPTION: Concurrent is a worldwide leader of on-demand technology MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Alan Gordon; Anton Bauer; Avenger; Beyer that is shaping the future of television. Concurrent’s MediaHawk® On-Demand Dynamics; CADEX; Canon; Century Optics; Chiles; Chimera; Clear-Com; Dedo; Platform includes proven hardware, extensive software, integration expertise and ETC; Flexfill; Frezzolini; Fuji; JVC; Kino Flo; LTM; Light-Wave; Listec Video; Lowel world-class customer service, enabling the latest VOD applications. Company Lite; MSE Grip; Mackie; Manfrotto; Minolta; Mole-Richardson; Nalpak; O’Connor; established in 1966. Number of Employees: 436.
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CORDS CANADA LTD.
62 Densley Ave Toronto ON M6M 5E1. 416 242-6811 Fax: 416 242-6819. Toll-Free: 800 363-5080. cords@cordscanada. com. Web: www.cordscanada.com. Pres Larry Caplan; Sls Mgr Susan Shames DESCRIPTION: Distributer of plastic components - ties, washers, spacers, nuts, screws, bolts, liquid tight connectors, dome plugs, strain reliefs, cable clamps. Company established in 1947. Number of Employees: 12.
COWAN GRAPHICS INC.
9253 48 St Edmonton AB T6B 2R9. 780 577-5700 Fax: 780 466-4969. sales@cowan.ca. Web: www.cowan.ca. Pres Blaine MacMillan; VP M Jensen; Sls Mgr Curtis Uffelman Branches: 43-4511 Glenmore Trail SE Calgary AB T2C 2R9. 403 233-9200 Fax: 403 233-9209. 2024 Quebec Ave Saskatoon SK S7K 1W4. 306 652-9988 Fax: 306 652-9962. 4997 Davis Dr Cedar Valley ON L0G 1E0. 416 781-4311 Fax: 905 473-2026. DESCRIPTION: Cowan Graphics has been in the forefront of the graphic markings industry since our inception in 1945, and ranks as one of the largest screen printers in Canada. Company established in 1945. Number of Employees: 75.
CROSSOVER DISTRIBUTION.COM CORP.
4055 Sladeview Cres Unit 1 Mississauga ON L5L 5Y1. 905 593-1806 Fax: 905 593-1797. Toll-Free: 866 616-5111. info@crossoverdistribution.com. Web: www.crossoverdistribution.com. Pres John Taylor; VP-Sls/ Mktg Darin Gibbons; Dir-Sls CATV/Satellite Grp Joe Caruso Branches: Location: Surrey BC. DESCRIPTION: Crossover Distribution Corp. is a value-added distributor of wireless broadband, in-building cellular, telecom and CATV technologies to the North American marketplace. They provide full service sales, engineering, technical support and logistics for their key vendor partners. Crossover has a breakthrough, secure, password protected ECommerce website that resellers can use to place and track orders, as well as review ordering history and pricing rates. With offices in Toronto and Vancouver we offer nationwide coverage and smooth order fulfillment. Number of Employees: 12.
DESCRIPTION: Leading Canadian manufacturer of copper and fibre cable assemblies for network, cable TV, broadcast and communications applications. Recognized distributor of fibre and copper cable for inside, outside plant & Networking applications, premise wiring systems, rack and cabinets, wire management, tools, installation accessories, test equipment, fibre conversion solutions, hubs, switches, concentrators. Company established in 1989. Number of Employees: 20.
416 742-4448 Fax: 416 749-5053. Toll-Free: 877 742-4448. sales@duncaninstr. com. Web: www.duncaninstr.com. Pres M K Duncan; Gen Mgr Ivan S Veg; Sls/Mktg F Bruce Petty; Technologist Chao Li MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: AW SPERRY; Elcontrol; GW Instruments; Global Specialties; PQ Monitoring; PowerTronics; Prema Instruments; SOAR Instruments; Staco Auto Transformers; Sterling Instruments; Valhalla Scientific; Vitrek; Xeltek. DESCRIPTION: Acting as a manufacturer’s representative master distributor for DCD DESIGN & MANUFACTURING LTD. a wide range of test equip., Duncan Instruments Canada is a single source for 180-6620 McMillan Way Richmond BC V6W 1J7. electrical & electronic video test equip. Company established in 1968. Number 604 232-4445 Fax: 604 232-4446. Toll-Free: 888 794-8357. sales@dcddesign. of Employees: 10. com. Web: www.deddesign.com. Pres Ted Parker DISTRIBUTORS: Andec Agencies Ltd; Anixter; Power & Telephone of Canada Ltd; EVSL (EARTHVISION SYSTEMS LTD.) 826 57th St E Saskatoon SK S7K 5Z1. Selectcom; Westel Supply Ltd. DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of aerial cable placing equipment, cable lashers, 306 931-8822 Fax: 306 931-8787. Toll-Free: 800 717-8865. info@evsl.com. cable blocks, lashing wire and tools. Company established in 1939. Number of Web: www.evsl.com. Pres Don Wohlberg; Bus Ops Mgr Penny Wohlberg DESCRIPTION: EVSL is a manufacturer and distributor of headend products Employees: 6. including the Earthvision modular line of modulators, processors, demodulators, DELCO WIRE & CABLE LIMITED the MARS Status monitoring and Remote Control system, the eSCADA supervisory 1 Saramia Cres Concord ON L4K 3S6. control and data acquisition system and Vcom Digital headend products including 905 669-2476 Fax: 905 669-6869. Toll-Free: 800 668-7127. sales@delcowire. the TM2000 transmodulator for HITS QT. Company established in 1985. Number com. Web: www.delcowire.com. Pres K O Jones; VP-Sls Peter Stegmann of Employees: 10. Branches: 9-3200 14th Ave. NE Calgary AB T2A 6J4. 800 649-7916 Fax: EXFO 403 215-6771. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: ADC Connectors & Panels; Hellerman Tyton; 400 av Godin Vanier QC G1M 2K2. 418 683-0211 Fax: 418 683-2170. Toll-Free: 800 663-3936. info@exfo.com. Hubbell; Leviton; Middle Atlantic; Paladin Tools; RE Mote. DESCRIPTION: Dist. of electrical, electronic, fiber optic, telephone, fire alarm/ Web: www.exfo.com. Pres/CEO/Chairman Germain Lamonde; VP Protocol Layer/ security, military, aerospece, hightemp & portable power cable, sales & stock Prod Mgmt/Bus Dev Benoît Fleury; VP Research/Dev Stephen Bull; VP Global from 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse; serv. contractors OEM’s in large & small busi- Telecom Sls Juan Felipe Gonzalez; VP Prod Mgmt Etienne Gagnon ness. Spec. in custom cables & blanket orders with releases every month or as Branches: Location: Saint-Laurent QC. Location: Toronto ON. required. Toll-free (800) 668-7127. Complete end to end networking products. DESCRIPTION: EXFO is the recognized test and measurement expert in the global ‘Clarity’ Broadcast, video, audio cable. Company established in 1974. Number telecommunications industry through the design and manufacture of advanced and innovative solutions as well as best-in-class customer support. Company of Employees: 30. established in 1985. Number of Employees: 629.
DIGITAL SOLUTION INC.
1474 rue Cunard Laval QC H7S 2B7. 450 967-8820 Fax: 450 967-8271. Pres Y Veilleux; Repair Mgr M Desmarais; Controller Martine Brosseau MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Scientific - Atlanta Explorer. DESCRIPTION: Digital Solution Inc. is an authorized repair centre by ScientificCYGNAL TECHNOLOGIES, BROADBAND NETAtlanta for In-warranty & Out of warranty digital decoders. We also repair decoder WORKS GROUP under few Extended warranty programs: Federal Warranty, Comerco & many other 1350 Thornton Rd S Oshawa ON L1J 8C4. 905 436-8888 Fax: 905 436-1075. Toll-Free: 800 661-1348. Web: www.cygnal. programs. We carry a large electronic & cosmetic inventory. We also repair analog ca. Pres Jim Taylor; Mgr-Sls Supp Barb Jones; Dir-Media Net Lotha James; decoders. Other services include decoders & remote control cosmetic refurbishDir-Tech Svcs Eugene Kwong; Dir-Carrier Net Grp Darin Gibbons; Dir-Fin Mike ing. Company established in 2002. Number of Employees: 30. DIGITAL TRANSACTION GROUP Shepley Branches: Comlink Systems Location: BC. 800 665-2474 Fax: 604 739-6189. 11004 Metric Blvd Austin TX 78758-4016. Comlink Systems Location: NS. 877 871-5495 Fax: 902 897-4368. Comlink 512 835-7164 Fax: 512 835-7164. Web: www.odetics.com. Dir-Mktg Fernando Systems Montreal QC. 514 334-5378 Fax: 514 334-5390. Villalobos; Dir-Org John Price MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: AML Wireless; AVP Jackfields; Actellis; DESCRIPTION: Odetics Broadcast provides a variety of facility management Andrew Canada; Baird; BitRage Inc; Blonder Tongue; Broadcast Automation solutions for the broadcast television market. Our product family includes Roswell Systems (BAS); C3 ilex; Cable Leakage Technologies; Cable Talk Systems Inc; Facility Management System, SpotBank PRO Automated Management System, Fiber Connections Inc; Geo Klein; Hybrid Networks; International Microwave Corp; Bowser Visual Asset Manager and TCS45 and TCS90 Automated Video Libraries. Iowave; Lee Data Communications; MCL Inc; Microwave Data Systems; Microwave Company established in 1969. Number of Employees: 500. Filter Company; Mitec; Miteq; NSI; Norsat; Nucomm; PCI Technologies; Prodelin DISPLAY SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC. Corp; Prokim Corporation; Proxim Corporation; RAD Data Communications; 2214 Hanselman Ave Saskatoon SK S7L 6A4. Sinclair Technologies; Statpower Technologies; Tripod Data Systems; Videotek; 306 934-6884 Fax: 306 934-6447. Toll-Free: 877 934-6884. sales@displaysysWade Antenna; WaveCom Electronics; Wi-LAN. temsintl.com. Web: www.displaysystemsintl.com. Pres Dale Lemke; VP-Corp Sls DESCRIPTION: Cygnal Technologies, Broadband Networks Group (formerly Robert Lemky; Sls Mgr Richard Haubrich; Tech Dave Falk Comlink Systems), designs, equips and integrates advanced wired and wireless MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Blair Electronics; Earth Vision Systems; broadband networks to transmit video, audio, and data for the CATV, broadcast, Fourth Utility; Power & Telephone Supply Canada; Telecor. telecom, utility and private networks markets. We have expertise in all communica- DESCRIPTION: For over 20 years DSI has offered high quality, low cost character tions technologies including satellite, cable and wire, fibre optic and microwave. generators and are now providing a very cost effective on-screen program guide Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 40. called LineUP. Call for details!. Company established in 1983. Number of CYRADIS TECHNOLOGY GROUP Employees: 10. Plaza II 350 Rutherford Rd S Suite 315 Brampton ON L6W 4N6. 905 457-6868 Fax: 905 457-1605. Web: www.cyradis.com. Pres N Riley; Dir-Eng DRAKA COMTEQ PO Box 39 Claremont NC 28610. Location: 2512 Penny Rd. D Allamby DESCRIPTION: Design of real time control solutions for on-air operations. 828 459-9787 Fax: 828 459-8444. Toll-Free: 800 879-9862. customer.service@ draka.com. Web: www.drakacomteq.us. CEO/Pres Mike Amicone; VP-Mktg/Ops Software engineering for the telecommunications industry. Allen Griser; Mktg Mgr Tina Bryant; VP-Tech Jeff Barker D.C. VAN OUTFITTERS LTD. Branches: 89 rue de Granada Kirkland QC H9H 3J7. 3455 14th Ave Markham ON L3R 0H4. DESCRIPTION: Draka Comteq designs, manufactures and sells fiber optic cable 905 475-2185 Fax: 905 475-0246. Toll-Free: 800 263-3392. Pres John C Day; and network interconnection devices for outside indoor/outdoor and indoor Acct Exec Jim Bailey; Acct Exec Tom Brewer applications. Product offering includes fiber optic cable, cable assemblies, splice DESCRIPTION: Design, manufacture & installation of service vehicle interiors & closures, network restoration kits, & indoor/outdoor distribution equipment. A exterior. Products: ladder carriers, shelving, & storage units; partitions, safety provider of solutions for voice, video and data networks, Draka operates in over products; design, manufacture & application of exterior lettering & logos; complete 25 countries and is an industry leader in the manufacture of telecommunications line of truck outfitting prods, invertors, hitchs, ladders, drawer cabinets, work cable. Company established in 2004. benchs, beacon & strobe lights, lock up cabinets. Company established in 1978. DRAKE CANADA Number of Employees: 30. 655 The Queensway Peterborough ON K9J 7M1. DABURN ELECTRONICS & CABLE CORP. 705 742-3122 Fax: 705 742-2838. Web: www.drakecanada.com. Mgr Steve Roe; 224 Pegasus Ave Northvale NJ 07647. Office Mgr Shelley Hannikainen; Cdn Serv Mgr Shane Curry 201 768-5400 Fax: 201 768-9642. daburn@daburn.com. Web: www.daburn.com. DISTRIBUTORS: Capella Telecommunications Inc; Incospec Communications; Pres Howard Danziger; Mktg Geo Taube Power & Telephone of Canada Ltd; TVC Canada; Trispec Communications Inc. Branches: 5 Windermere Ct Fort Saskatchewan AB T8L 4M5. 780 992-8485 DESCRIPTION: North American manufacturer of electronic communications Fax: 780 992-8492 Joe Atkinson. 293 Lansdowne St E Peterborough ON K9L 2A3. equipment since 1943. Products include fixed and agile video modulators, off-air 800 867-4013 Fax: 705 745-3818 Vic Watts. channel processors, digital satellite to QAM transmodulators, 8 VSB Terrestrial MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Avotronics Ltd. and QAM demodulators,QAM modulators and Upconverters, FM Audio modulaDISTRIBUTORS: Anixter W & C; Electro-5. tors, Channel Combiners, Distribution Amplifiers and accessories. Company DESCRIPTION: Electronic wire & cable, shrink tubing & sleeving, cold shrink established in 1943. tape, modular cords, retractable cords, lacing cord & tape, fastening devices, plugs & jacks, porcelain insulators. Company established in 1964. Number of DSG-CANUSA - DIV. OF SHAWCOR LTD. 25 Bethridge Rd Toronto ON M9W 1M7. Employees: 35. 416 743-7111 Fax: 416 743-7752. Toll-Free: 800 845-6808. sales@dsgcanusa. DATCOM INC. com. Web: www.dsgcanusa.com. VP/Gen Mgr Ernie Reynolds; Ops Mgr Americas 1361 Huntingwood Dr Unit 13 Scarborough ON M1S 3J1. Michael Genjaga; Mktg Mgr Glen Brehaut; Sls/Mktg Mgr Joe Tabak; Mktg Analyst 416 293-2866 Fax: 416 293-3481. Toll-Free: 800 427-2055. jeffq@datcominc. Catherine Korski com. Web: www.datcominc.com. Pres Andre Danford; Sls Mgr Jeff Quinn DESCRIPTION: For over a decade, DSG-Canusa has been the leading manufacMANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: 3Com; APC; Agilent Technologies; Aten; turer of heat shrink protection solutions for broadband communications. We offer a Avocent; Brady; Circa; Clauss; D-Link; Endot; Erico Inc; General Cable; Greenlee; comprehensive range of products including; CFTV heat shrink tubing, drop tubing, Hammond Mfg; Hellerman Tyton; Hubbell Premise & Wire Products; Mohawk/ CDT; NHC Communications; Optical Cable Corp; Polygon; Quabbin; Sargent tapes, fiber optic splice protectors, and gel filled enclosures. Company established Quality Tools; Semtron Inc; Siemon; Signamax; Textron; Transition Networks; in 1985. Number of Employees: 400. Unicom Electronics.
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DUNCAN INSTRUMENTS CANADA LTD. 121 Milvan Dr Toronto ON M9L 1Z8.
EAGLE COMTRONICS INC.
7665 Henry Clay Blvd Liverpool NY 13088. 315 622-3402 Fax: 315 622-3800. Toll-Free: 800 448-7474. sales@eaglecomtronics.com. Web: www.eaglefilters.com. Pres Tim Devendorf; Dir-Custom Products Don Hauf DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of: Traps, Filters, Custom Trap Assemblies, Combiners, Brickwall Channel Deletion, Diplex, Equalizers, Cable Simulators, Atlernators, OEM Products, and AirWound Coils. Company established in 1975.
EASTERN INDEPENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS (E.I.T.)
PO Box 1509 Stn Main Brockville ON K6V 5Y6. Location: 101 Water St W. 613 342-9652 Fax: 613 342-3888. eit@eit.ca. Web: www.eit.ca. Pres Clifton White; VP-Tech Supp’t/Field Ser Gene Martin; Dir-Mktg Jack Kenny; Dir-Nat’l Sls Roger Matte Branches: Red Deer AB. Toronto ON. London ON. Montreal QC. Halifax NS. DESCRIPTION: E.I.T. provides contemporary telecommunications solutions utilizing Siemens switching products, Alcatel transmission products, power products, and offers full turnkey services. Company established in 1974. Number of Employees: 275.
ELECTROLINE EQUIPMENT INC.
8265 boul Saint-Michel Montréal QC H1Z 3E4. 514 374-6335 Fax: 514 374-9370. Toll-Free: 800 461-3344. info@electroline. com. Web: www.electroline.com. Pres/CEO John Vincent; VP-Mktg Jay Staiger DISTRIBUTORS: Trispec Communications Inc. DESCRIPTION: Electroline is an international leading provider of broadband solutions such as addressable tap systems, return path ingress management technology, drop amplifiers, passive CATV devices, RF signal management products for headends and hub sites, and status monitoring transponders, and Modems based on Docsis Specifications. Company established in 1953. Number of Employees: 150.
ELMATRON LTD.
165 rue de la Montagne Rougemont QC J0L 1M0. 450 469-1400 Fax: 450 469-1708. contact@elmatron.ca. Web: www.elmatron.ca. Pres Manuel Rodrigues; VP-Fin Maria Luisa Rodrigues; VP Fernando Marques MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: ASL; Binder; KM Products; Schoeps; Van Den Bergh. DESCRIPTION: Distributor of professional audio equipment. Company established in 1982. Number of Employees: 6.
ELMO CANADA MFG. CORP.
44 West Dr Brampton ON L6T 3T6. 905 453-7880 Fax: 905 453-2391. Toll-Free: 800 363-4059. Web: www.elmocanada.com. Pres Matt Takekoshi; Natl Sls Mgr Frank Felice DESCRIPTION: Distributor of audio-visual equipment including document cameras ‘Visal Presenters’, CCD micro video & video surveillance cameras. Company established in 1971. Number of Employees: 8.
EMERSON NETWORK POWER, CANADA
122 Edward St St Thomas ON N5P 1Z2. 519 637-4900 Fax: 519 637-4933. Toll-Free: 800 265-9243. jim.hackney@emersonnetworkpower.com. Web: www.emersonnetworkpower.com. Dir-Sls/Servs/ Mktg Cda Jim Hackney; VP-Network Comp Cda Bob Ashcroft DESCRIPTION: Emerson Network Power Canada, leader in design, development, and manufacturing of Power, and OSP Systems, provides customized product solutions and services to the telecommunications industry. Power Products: Rectifiers, DC Power Systems, Converters, Inverters, Power Supplies, Remote Monitoring, Battery Backup Systems, and Batteries. Outside Plant Products: Central Office Protection/Connection, Interface/Cross Connect Terminals, Splicing & Distribution Products, Building Entrance Equipment, Pedestals, Cabinets, Concrete Universal Enclosures, Cabinetized Systems. Services: Field Repairs, Spare Parts Kits, Replacement Parts, Grounding Surveys, Thermographic Analysis & Training. Company established in 1959. Number of Employees: 160.
ENGHOUSE SYSTEMS LTD.
80 Tiverton Crt Suite 800 Markham ON L3R 0G4. 905 946-3245 Fax: 905 946-3201. info@enghouse.com. Web: www.enghouse. com. Chm/CEO Stephen Sadler; Pres Anthony Pearlman; VP-Sls/Mktg Sunil Diaz; Product Mgr Axel Hotzwik DESCRIPTION: Enghouse Systems Limited is a Canadian-based software engineering company that develops GIS (Geographic Information Systems) based
solutions for the telecommunications and utility companies. Enghouse products provide spatial asset management solutions to over 300 customers globally by offering a collection of world-class robust applications under the name Networks. Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 67.
ENMET CANADA LTD.
2851 Brighton Rd Oakville ON L6H 6C9. 905 829-2418 Fax: 905 829-4701. Toll-Free: 800 387-9487. arjay@arjayeng. com. Web: www.arjayeng.com. CEO/Mgr Greg Reeves DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of portable gas detectors for confined space entry (such as manholes, vaults, chambers) & permanent systems for carbon monoxide, combustible gases, oxygen & breathing air filters & monitors. Company established in 1978. Number of Employees: 11.
ERICSSON CANADA INC.
5255 Satellite Dr Mississauga ON L4W 5E3. 905 629-6700 Fax: 905 629-6701. Toll-Free: 800 661-4201. Web: www.ericsson. ca. Pres/CEO Mark Henderson; CTO Nikos Katinakis; Commun Mgr Patricia MacLean Branches: Montreal QC. DESCRIPTION: Ericsson Canada Inc., a subsidiary of LM Ericsson, Sweden, serves the Canadian market by providing complete communication solutions including wireless network technology, advanced Mobile Internet Solutions, IP and Data Systems, Transmission Solutions and Managed & Consulting Services. As one of Canada’s largest R&D investors, Ericsson Canada also fulfills worldwide mandates in the development, testing and support of systems for multiple wireless standards such as third generation (3G) telecommunications solutions and advanced user services such as MMS. Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. Company established in 1953. Number of Employees: 1900.
ERIKSON AUDIO
21000 Trans-Canadienne Hwy Ste-Anne-de-Bellev QC H9X 4B7. 514 457-2555 Fax: 514 457-4986. Toll-Free: 800 667-3745. info@eriksonpro. com. Pres Eddy Shenker; Div Mgr Jeffrey Carman DESCRIPTION: Audio-technica mics, headphones & wireless, Focusrite, Novation, Surgex, Stanton Electronics, Fostex, recording and sound reinforcement, Vestax, DJ equipment and accessories, Stanton, Cartridges, Gator Pro, Cases for audio products, KRK, studio monitors and speakers, Quik Lok, Mic and lighting stands, Wharfedale Pro, Speakers, PreSonus, audio electronics, Ashly Audio, audio equipment, ETA Systems, power conditioner. Company established in 1972. Number of Employees: 250.
ERIKSON PRO
21000 Trans-Canadienne Hwy Baie D’urfe QC H9X 4B7. 514 457-2555 Fax: 514 457-4986. Toll-Free: 866 916-4660. Toll-Free Fax: 888 918-2244. info@eriksonpro.com. Mktg Coord Connie Fontanella DESCRIPTION: Cdn. dist. of prof. audio equip. with complete service facilities in Montreal, and Toronto. Allen & Heath, recording and sound reinforcement mixing consoles, Aphex, Signal processing, Martin Professional, professional lighting equipment, JEM, Hazers, Omnimount, accessories, DOD, audio processor KV2-speakers, SLSLoudspeakers, Doughty Lighting clamps, Powersoft -class B power amps, Sat-TRig - Clamps, Pulsar - led lighting, Swetog - Smoke machines.
hardware&software
Sls Mgr - Central David Brown DESCRIPTION: Harris is the ONE company delivering interoperable workflow solutions across the entire broadcast delivery chain - providing today’s broadcaster with a single, integrated approach to capitalize on the benefits of IT and mobile applications. By providing unparalleled interoperability across our product portfoFONEX DATA SYSTEMS INC. lio, Harris is able to offer customers integrated solutions that improve workflows, 177 rue Mérizzi Saint-Laurent QC H4T 1Y3. 514 333-6639 Fax: 514 333-6635. Toll-Free: 800 363-6639. info@fonex.com. save money, enable new revenue streams and provide a migration path to emergWeb: www.fonex.com. Pres Pasquale Di Pierro; Mktg Spec Rosa Di Pierro; Dir- ing media business models. Company established in 1971. HUTTON COMMUNICATIONS OF CANADA INC. Ops/Controller Tony Mancinone Branches: Vancouver BC. 877 603-6639. Toronto ON. 877 903-6639. 278 Watline Ave Mississauga ON L4Z 1P4. 416 255-6063 Fax: 416 255-9179. Toll-Free: 800 265-8685. Toll-Free Fax: Montreal QC. 800 363-6639. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Artino; Canoga Perkins; Carrier Access Corp; 800 265-9414. harrisl@huttoncom.com. Web: www.huttoncom.com. Dir-Mktg Finisfar; Grand Stream; Lambdagain; MRV Communications; Metrobility; RAD Jeff Hall; Major Accts Mgr Leigh Harris Branches: Location: Winnipeg MB. Location: Montreal QC. Location: Calgary Data Communications; TXP; Telco Systems; Turin; Volktek; Zyxel. DESCRIPTION: A Telecommunications equipment provider focused on high speed AB. Location: Vancouver BC. broadband network access solutions for the carrier/NSP/CLEC market. FONEX DESCRIPTION: Distributor of Microwave Products for voice and data, Towers and specializes in fibre optic and xDSL transmission technology for delivering or site infrastructure, Antennas, Cables, Power Systems and peripherals. Company extending analog voice, FT1, T1, T3, HSSI, SONET, ATM, LAN and other signals established in 1967. Number of Employees: 120. beyond 100km, featuring emerging technologies VoIP, VoDSL, TDMoIP, VPNs ICM CORP. and WDM, Next Generation SONET. Company established in 1989. Number of 6260 Downing St Denver CO 80216. Employees: 45. 303 288-8107 Fax: 303 288-4769. Toll-Free: 800 222-2142. sales@icmcorp.net. Web: www.icmcorp.net. Pres/Owner R Holliday; VP-Sls Gary Williams GNB INDUSTRIAL POWER - DIV. OF EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Cabletel Communications Corporation; Mil3415 American Dr Mississauga ON L4V 1T4. Sted Agencies Ltd; Selectcom; TVC Canada; Telewire Supply; White Radio. 905 612-7440 Fax: 905 673-2210. Toll-Free: 800 268-2698 Ext. 215. bob. DISTRIBUTORS: Connect-Telcom. twidle@exide.com. Web: www.exide.com. Sls Mgr Cda West Bob Twidle; Reg Sls DESCRIPTION: IMC Corp. has four divisions which manufacture tools, connecMgr Eastern Louis Forcucci tors, molding and power supplies. Cableready manufactures molding for MDUs Branches: GNB Industrial Power, A Div. Of Exide Technologies Vancouver and schools; CablePro manufactures high-quality installation tools; F-Conn BC. GNB Industrial Power, A Div. Of Exide Technologies Edmonton AB. GNB manufactures R659, 6, 7 and 11 connectors; and PowerTronics manufactures Industrial Power, A Div. Of Exide Technologies Calgary AB. GNB Industrial Power, standby and non-standby power supplies. A Div. Of Exide Technologies Winnipeg MB. GNB Industrial Power, A Div. Of IM3 NETWORKS INC. Exide Technologies Mississauga ON. GNB Industrial Power, A Div. Of Exide 5295 rue Saint-Joseph Trois-Rivières-O QC G8Z 4M5. Technologies Montreal QC. GNB Industrial Power, A Div. Of Exide Technologies 819 370-4343 Fax: 819 370-4353. Exec VP Jacques Monette Halifax NS. Branches: Location: Trois Rivieres O QC. DESCRIPTION: GNB manufactures industrial batteries for most applications DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of remote monitoring systems, remote monitorincluding standby, cycle service and lift trucks. GNB is a major lead acid battery ing network management software. Company established in 1990. Number of recycler. Company established in 1898. Number of Employees: 35,000. Employees: 10. & Telephone of Canada Ltd; Telonix Communications Inc. DESCRIPTION: Fiber optic test equipment manufacturer. Trains installation in fiber optics and copper cabling. Company established in 1981. Number of Employees: 25.
GLORIOLE ELECTROPTIC TECHNOLOGY CORP.
Fl 3 No. 248-16 Shin Shen Rd Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 416 225-8051 Fax: 416 225-8492. sale@gloriole.com.tw. Web: www.gloriole.com. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Pure Optical Sales Agency. DESCRIPTION: Based in Taiwan’s free-tax zone, we guarantee the best in performance, quality and price throughout our existing product line of: Patchcords, Adapters, Ribbon Fan-out Cords, CATV Optical Node Cable, Attenuators, Terminators, Couplers and WDMs. Company established in 2000. Number of Employees: 18.
GOTHAM AUDIO CANADA
51 Elizabeth Grove King City ON L7B 1H7. 905 833-6103 Fax: 905 833-6009. Toll-Free: 800 269-6817. prosoundee@ yahoo.com. Web: www.gothamaudiocanada.8m.com. Pres Bernard E Berry; Sls Warren Trudeau Branches: 4600 rue Saint-Antoine O Montréal QC H4C 1E1. 514 806-1919 Sales Warren Trudeau. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Arrakis; Auralex Acoustics; BPM Studio EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD. Technik; E & M Loudspeakers; Earthworks Microphones; Gotham Cable; NTEC 5288 John Lucas Dr Burlington ON L7L 5Z9. Microphones; Nevaton Microphones; Oktava Microphones. 905 335-3700 Fax: 905 335-3573. Web: www.evertz.com. Pres Romolo Magarelli; DESCRIPTION: Distribution of high quality microphones, studio equipment VP-Fin/Admn Doug DeBruin; Sr Dir-Sls David Strachan; Dir-Sls Orest Holyk; and acoustic treatment materials. Company established in 1980. Number of Dir-Eng Alan Lambshead Employees: 2. DESCRIPTION: Evertz designs, manufactures and markets high-quality video, audio, film equipment required by professional production and post-production GOULD FIBER OPTICS facilities and television broadcasters worldwide. Our current product line consists 1121 Benfield Blvd Millersville MD 21108. of a wide range of HDTV and SDTV products, multi-view monitoring, routers, key- 410 987-5600 Fax: 410 987-1201. Toll-Free: 800 544-6853. info@gouldfo. ers and logo inserters, converters, film systems, fibre optics and closed captioning com. Web: www.gouldfo.com. Pres/Gen Mgr Terry Basehore; Mktg Comm Mgr Cheryl Addison; Dir-Sls Rich Elsen; Dir-Tech/Mktg/Bus Dev Randy Perrie; Dir equipment. Company established in 1966. Number of Employees: 350. Eng Ernie Sessa F & H PLASTICS LIMITED DESCRIPTION: Gould specializes in the design, test, and manufacture of advanced 29 Faulkland Rd Toronto ON M1L 3S4. integrated optic solutions. Gould incorporates multi-component integration 416 757-6229 Fax: 416 757-5533. Mktg Rep Bob McLeod including passive and active optic components, custom Fiber Bragg Grating DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer and Distributor of 700RJ/100PN/90P Secure Customer packaging and other acquired technologies into value-added modules providEnclosure Boxes/Accessories and a Complete Range of Sealed Underground ing a fully tested solution for your application needs. Products include: WDMs, Enclosures. Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 50. couplers, isolators, circulators, DWDMs, OADMs, connectors, active components, transmitters, receivers, transceivers, filter products, CWDM, enclosures, planar FM SYSTEMS, INC. waveguide, outside plant splitter modules. Company established in 1984. Number 3877 S Main St Santa Ana CA 92707. 714 979-3355 Fax: 714 979-0913. Toll-Free: 800 235-6960. fmsystemsinc@ of Employees: 80. worldnet.att.net. Web: www.fmsystems-inc.com. Pres Frank McClatchie; COO Don HALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS McClatchie; Sls Mgr Vince Allen 5477 Hwy 6 N RR 5 Guelph ON N1H 6J2. DESCRIPTION: Manufacture prog. audio modulators & demodulators for satellite 519 822-5420 Fax: 519 822-5462. Toll-Free: 800 265-2667. custserv@halltel. & terrestrial microwave. Also make video volt meters, video modulation meters, com. Web: www.halltel.com. Pres D J Beam; Natl Sls Mgr Michael Polo audio modulation meters, camera master, video timing meter, video timing genera- Branches: Montreal QC. tor, automatic video level control, automatic audio level control, video diplexer, DESCRIPTION: Supplier of fibre optic and coaxial cables, conduit, pedestals, vertical interval data transmission. Company established in 1979. Number of coaxial connectors, fibre optic cabinets, blowing equipment, handholes and Employees: 18. vaults, poleline hardware, buried warning tape, marker posts, pull tapes. Company established in 1974. Number of Employees: 25. FIRST OPTICAL 325D Max Becker Dr Suite 249 Kitchener ON N2E 4H5. HARMONIC INC. 416 840-7744 Fax: 647 723-7300. Toll-Free: 888 474-3622. info@firstoptical.ca. 549 Baltic Way Sunnyvale CA 94089. Web: www.firstoptical.ca. Pres Derek Gariepy; Product Mgr Stephen Gariepy 408 542-2500 Fax: 408 542-2510. Web: www.harmonicinc.com. Pres/CEO MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: 2 Wire; 3M Canada; APA; Aerotech; Alcatel; Anthony J Ley; Sr VP Israel Levi All Spectrum; Caddy; Canon (FSO); Cercis; Connected Fibre; F.O.C; Gould DESCRIPTION: Harmonic designs, manufactures and markets digital and fibre Fiber Optics; Greenlee; ITW Chemtronics; Jameson; Leviton; Mohawk; Multilink optic systems to deliver video, voice and data over cable, satellite and wireless Broadband; NTT-ME; Nordx/CDT; Omnitron Systems Technology; Plymouth networks. Our advanced solutions enable cable television and other network Bishop; RITTAL; Rhino Market Systems; Seikoh Giken; Smartude; Sumitomo operators to provide a range of broadcast and interactive broadband services that Electric Lightwave; Uniseal; Wilcom. include high-speed Internet access, telephony and video on demand. Products DESCRIPTION: A supplier of fibre optic construction and connectivity products to include METROLink, DWDM, MAXLink, and PWRLink transmitters, return path the telecommunications market. Available items range from Outside plant cables to transmitters and receivers, rack mount receivers, PWRBlazer optical nodes, Premise Distribution Hardware and Accessories. Company established in 2006. TRANsend digital headend system, and NETWatch Element Management System. Company established in 1988. FLUKE NETWORKS INC. PO Box 777 Everett WA 98206-0777. Location: 151 Mystic Ave. Medford MA HARRIS BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS 02155-4615. 4393 Digital Way Mason OH 45040. 425 446-4519 Fax: 425 446-5684. Pres Chris Odell 513 459-3400 Fax: 513 701-5307. Toll-Free: 800 231-9673. Web: www.broadDISTRIBUTORS: Allied Wire & Cable Ltd; Anicom-Texcan; Anixter W & C; Capella cast.harris.com. Pres Tim Thorsteinson; VP-Sls Don Bezenar; Natl Sls Mgr Sean Telecommunications Inc; Century Optics; Delco Wire & Cable Ltd; Gray Bar; Power East; Reg Sls Mgr - East Gilles Morency; Reg Sls Mgr - West Gary Shumyla; Reg
ITS ELECTRONICS INC.
200 Edgeley Blvd Unit 24-27 Concord ON L4K 3Y8. 905 660-0405 Fax: 905 660-0406. sales@itselectronics.com. Web: www.itselectronics.com. Pres Ilya Tchaplia; VP-Ops Martyn Exom; Engrg Mgr Marcelo Garzon; DMTS Shan Lieng DESCRIPTION: Design, development & manufacture of microwave components & and subsystems. Retrofit kits, for existing radios, solid state power amplifiers, oscillators up/down converters, coaxial & waveguide components to 40 GHz. Product for frequencies in the L,C, Ku, K, Ka and Q Bands. and. Diplexers and signal processing (power dividers and combiners) components, designed to minimize cable use, hence safe costs of cable installations. Company established in 1987. Number of Employees: 69.
ICX GLOBAL INC.
8250 E Park Meadows Dr Suite 150 Lone Tree CO 80124. 720 873-8400 Fax: 303 706-1275. Toll-Free: 800 777-2259. Web: www.icxglobal. com. DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer & distributor of wireless devices, CATV hand-held remote controls; developer of custom remote control software & hardware for subscription broadcast market, digital, analog applications. Company established in 1980. Number of Employees: 60.
IMAGE VIDEO - DIV. OF 1077541 ONTARIO LTD.
1620 Midland Ave Toronto ON M1P 3C2. 416 750-8872 Fax: 416 750-8015. sales@imagevideo.com. Web: www.imagevideo.com. Pres Andy Vanags; VP Dave Russel DISTRIBUTORS: Applied Electronics. DESCRIPTION: Manufacturers of undermonitor tally display systems, TRI-color, single color, static. Signal presence alarm systems, analog, digital, embedded audio and multi-image display system (VxV16). Quad display system. RDU-1710 series of high resolution Under Monitor Display, 1RU and only 0.9” deep. The unit has the ability to display character sets such as Chinese, Japanese and Arabic. The 16X160 dot resolution allows for the display of two lines of up to 32 characters per line. LVX-4 is a Rack or Wall Mount LCD panel. The LCD panel has a built in Quad splitter with UMD tally capability, and accepts composite and digital video inputs. Has optional embedded audio metering capability. This unit is ideal for production vehicles where space is at a premium. New Product #5 type (for Radio, TV, or Both): 2 Established Products for TV/Video: RDU 1510, 1610, 7721 series Under Monitor Displays, TSI-1000, 7115 Signal Integrity Alarm System. New for 2007 is a VxV-4HD Quad Display. Company established in 1974. Number of Employees: 19.
IMPACT CASES INC.
85 Torbay Rd. Markham ON L3R 1G7. 905 470-7888 Fax: 905 470-7843. Toll-Free: 800 881-7544. Toll-Free Fax: 800 541-0765. sales@impactcases.com. Web: www.impactcases.com. Pres Greg Hamlen; CEO James W Hamlen; Purch Mgr Elly Machado; Plant Mgr Keith Tyrrell; Inside Sls/Order Desk/Admin Karen Hall DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of ultra high strength aluminum transit / shipping cases and shock-mounted STD 19 in. rackmount cases. Distributor of injection moulded carrying cases, rotational moulded transit/shipping cases and shock-mounted STD 19 in. rackmount cases. Company established in 1976. Number of Employees: 11.
INCOGNITO SOFTWARE
375 Water St Suite 500 Vancouver BC V6B 5C6. 604 688-4332 Fax: 604 688-4339. sales@incognito.com. Web: www.incognito.com. CEO Patricia Steadman; VP-Sls Brian Craddock; VP-Mktg/Bus Dev Jay Tanner; VP-Broadband Tech Chris Busch; Chief Tech Officer Stephane Bourque; Mktg/Comm Mgr Patricia Dijak MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Alcatel; Cedar Point Communications, Inc; Ceon; Interactive Enterprise; Jacobs Rimell; Motorola; Nortel; Portal Software; Terayon. DISTRIBUTORS: Capella Telecommunications Inc; Software House International; Technology Management Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Incognito Software is a global provider of automated network management and device provisioning systems. Broadband service providers use our products to quickly and cost-effectively deploy data, voice, and video networks.
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INCOSPEC COMMUNICATIONS INC.
2065 rue Michelin Laval QC H7L 5B7. 450 686-0033 Fax: 450 688-7709. Toll-Free: 800 363-0800. info@incospec. com. Web: www.incospec.com. Pres/Gen Mgr Mario Sebastiani; Ops Mgr Louis Sebastianti; Sls Sebastien Trempe; Dir-Eng Mario Roy; Customer Support Bernard How; Sales Eric Pefau MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: ATX Networks; Axcera; B&L Coaxial; Opvista; PCI; Protex; QRF. DISTRIBUTORS: ATX; Alpha Technologies; Andrew; Arcom; Axcera; California Amplifier; DX Antenna; Drake; Electroline; FM SYSTEM; Force; Foxcom; Lindsay; Norsat; OM-6; Olson; OmniLynx; Opvista; PCI; Patriot; QRF; Quintech; Scala; Scopus; Sencore; Sunrise; Transystem; Vcom. DESCRIPTION: Incospec is a value-added supplier and equipment integrator to the broadband telecommunications and MMDS industries. It has a large in-house facility to perform CATV repairs including warranty repairs for Alpha UPS, Axcera, Motorola (BCS) and Transystem. Other services include modifications, upgrades and field engineering work. Specialties include: TVRO fixed/motorized, feed-horns, digital LNBs, satellite receivers, VHF/FM/UHF antennas processors/demodulators/modulators, trans-modulation equipment for digital transmission, routing and redundancy switches, RF filters and combiners, RF signal management system. L-band satellite/optical transmission links, MPEG encoders, multiplexers & optical transport links. Incospec is also a system integrator for automated ingress monitoring systems with products from Sunrise and Electroline. Incospec also specializes in the supply of solutions related to: L-band transport links and long haul high capacity networks using DWDM ITU grid channels technology. Company established in 1978. Number of Employees: 12.
INNER-TITE CORP.
110 Industrial Dr Holden MA 01520. 508 829-6361 Fax: 508 829-4469. security@inner-tite.com. Web: www.innertite.com. Pres George W Davis; VP/Gen Mgr John C Mahaney; Adv Mgr Scott Brenner DESCRIPTION: Security hardware to protect against theft of service at pedestals, MDUs and other enclosures. Locking devices include barrel locks and keys, padlocks, tamper resistant screws and other devices. Company established in 1932. Number of Employees: 100.
INSCRIBER TECHNOLOGY
26 Peppler St Waterloo ON N2J 3C4. 519 570-9111 Fax: 519 570-9140. info@inscriber.com. Web: www.inscriber. com. Pres Dan Mance; COO Randy Fowlie; Dir-Prod/Mktg Mike Bernhardt DESCRIPTION: Inscriber is a leading provider of broadcast, post-production and digital signage solutions. With a customer base of 150,000 installations in more than 110 countries, inscriber’s character generators (Inca Studio), broadcast development (Inca RTX), networked graphics/automation (Inca AutoCG) and digital signage solutions (infoCaster) are the products of choice among communication experts worldwide. Inscriber’s extensive customer list includes ABC,NBC,CNN BBC and Rogers Sportsnet among others. For more information, please visit www.inscriber.com. Company established in 1986. Number of Employees: 100.
INSTRONICS INC.
120 Fallingbrook St Whitby ON L1R 1X1. 905 665-6058 Fax: 905 665-6093. Toll-Free: 800 809-7167. Toll-Free Fax: 800 8097162. sales@instronics.com. Web: www.instronics.com. Pres Doug Aitken MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Spirint Communications. DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer’s agent/representative for transmission test equipment, transducers & process monitoring system and force measurement systems. Company established in 1989. Number of Employees: 2.
INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING SYSTEMS LTD.
308 Consumers Rd Toronto ON M2J 1P8. 416 492-3366 Fax: 416 492-6630. Toll-Free: 800 561-3432. sales@insltd.com. Web: www.insltd.com. Pres Nigel Arnold; Sls Mgr Alexander Quaglia Branches: Location: Ottawa ON. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: 3M Canada; Carlon; Datacom; Hitachi; Middle Atlantic; O.C.C; Progressive Electronics; Tylon Hellerman. DESCRIPTION: INS Ltd. is a recognized leader in providing Custom Manufactured Fiber & Copper Cables, Test Equipment & Tools - Sales & Rental, Racks & Cabinets, Metal Wire Management, Networking Products & Solutions, Bulk Cables, PC Cables & Connectors. Our Fiber Patch cables are tested with advanced technology using the Interferometer Testing System to provide you with High Quality products. Overall INS Ltd. provides the highest degree of Quality & Service Excellence. Company established in 1989. Number of Employees: 28.
INTERNET CABLE CORPORATION
195 Riviera Dr Unit 2 Markham ON L3R 5J6. 905 479-5974 Fax: 905 477-7270. Toll-Free: 800 646-8280. Web: www.internetcablecorp.com. CEO/Chm Joseph Melanson; VP-Mktg Mike Manzoni; VP-Eng Barry Bonham DESCRIPTION: Internet Cable Corporation is the creator of DQMC software for node certification. The most rigorous certification process available, DQMC can certify up to four nodes simultaneously. Cable Systems TSi, a wholly-owned subsidiary, provides rental, installation and on-site training. Our training group offers educational courses in traditional classroom settings or in field settings on-site. Some courses are put on in conjunction with the SCTE. ICC’s experienced instructors will help your engineering staff better manage and maintain your broadband networks with education about developing industry products. Contact us for a list of available courses. Internet Cable Corporation is a publicly traded company.
INVENSYS POWERWARE-LECTRO PRODUCTS
8609 Six Forks Rd Raleigh NC 27615. 919 872-3020 Toll-Free: 800 356-5794. powerware@eaton.com. Web: www. powerware.com. Pres Dick Nickolas; VP-Mktg/Bus Dev Klaus Thieme MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Trispec Communications Inc. DESCRIPTION: Invensys Powerware part of Invensys PLC based in London, is part of a $12 billion worldwide global design & manufacturing company providing a broad range of power control & energy storage solutions for computer, telecommunications & industrial applications. Serving the broadband marketplace are the full line of LECTRO® Broadband Powering Systems ensuring critical uptime to cable network providers through an integrated approach to both standby & non-standby powering solutions. Company established in 1997. Number of Employees: 1,400.
JVC CANADA INC.
21 Finchdene Sq Toronto ON M1X 1A7.
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416 293-1311 Fax: 416 293-8208. Web: www.jvc.ca. Gen Mgr Greg Cameron Branches: JVC Professional Vancouver BC. JVC Professional Montreal QC. DESCRIPTION: Manufacture D-9, professional DV, professional S-VHS, high quality digital & analog CCD cameras, monitors, computer imaging, display & presentation products & a full line of system accessories & CCTV products. JVC also offers optical LAN, CD changers as well as HDTV products for production & industrial/reteared application. Company established in 1923. Number of Employees: 100+.
JENSEN TOOLS
335 Willow St Andover MA 01845. 978 974-1640 Fax: 602 438-1690. Toll-Free: 800 426-1194. jensen@stanleyworks.com. Web: www.jensentools.com. Pres Bridget Marnocha; Mkt Svcs Mgr Erin Walsh MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: EEcol Electric; Efston Science Inc. DESCRIPTION: Jensen is a premier designer of tool kits and a major distributor of tools and test equipment to the communications and electronics service industries worldwide. Company established in 1954. Number of Employees: 75.
905 624-2220 Fax: 905 624-2886. Toll-Free: 800 766-6616. gsands@kubra. com. Web: www.kubra.com. CEO Rick Watkin; VP-Sls/Mktg Rick Huff; VP-Info Sys Andrew Leslie; Acct Exec Greg Sands Branches: Montreal QC. DESCRIPTION: Kubra provides organizations with professional outsource solutions that focus on document fulfillment, document management and electronic commerce. Kubra’s services include the printing and mailing of customer invoices; electronic storage, distribution and payment. Company established in 1992. Number of Employees: 150.
LEAMING INDUSTRIES
55 S Lake Havasu Ave Suite F 204 Lake Havasu City AZ 86403. 949 743-5233 Fax: 949 743-5233. Salesinfo@leaming.com. Web: www.leaming. com. Pres Robert F Leaming; Sr Eng K Rauch DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of BTSC Stereo/SAP encoders. Company established in 1970.
LIGHTGUIDE SYSTEMS INC.
24 McMaster Ave Toronto ON M4V 1A9. 416 703-9202 Fax: 416 703-9198. info@lightguidesystems.com. Web: www. lightguidesystems.com. Pres Randall E Park DESCRIPTION: Provide support services for fiber systems; seminars & training, design & consulting. Produce a series of fibre optic training videotapes and teleseminars. Company established in 1986. Number of Employees: 4.
LIGHTNING MASTER CORPORATION K&D PRATT GROUP INC.
PO Box 279 Dartmouth NS B2Y 3Y3. Location: 617 Windmill Rd. 902 468-1955 Fax: 902 468-6756. Toll-Free: 800 567-1955. kdinfo@kdpratt. com. Web: www.kdpratt.com. Pres Leigh Puddester; Sls Mgr Steve McPhee; Mktg Coord Alicia Hayes; Bus Unit Mgr/Telecom Wendell Ward Branches: PO Box 36 Saint John NB E2J 4Z7. Location: 15 Consumers Dr. 506 658-1148 Fax: 506 648-9365. PO Box 8160 St. John’s NL A1B 3N3. Location: 73 Blackmarsh Rd. 709 722-5690 Fax: 709 722-6975. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: 3M Canada; AB Chance Hubbell; ADC; Acme; Allen; Allied Wire & Cable; American Allsafe; American Polywater; American Tool Co; Ansul; Arcom; Armstrong Tool; Bashlin; Bernzomatic; BioSystems; Blonder Tongue; Bosch Group; Brady; Buildex; C.I. Coil Sales & Mfg. Company; Cable-Lock Connectors Limited; Cablematic/Ripley; Canada Cordage; Central Wire; Channell Commercial Canada Inc; Circa Telecom Inc; Cooper Tool Group; Corning Cable Systems; DBI Sala; DeWalt; Degil Safety Products Inc; Electronics Corp; Energizer; FCI; Featherlite; Fibre Metal Ltd; GMP; GN Nettest; Greenlee; Harris Dracon; Hotsy; Hubbell Premise & Wire Products; Irwin; Jackson Tools Inc; Jameson; Jelco; Kester Solder; Klein Tools; LPS; Leviton Manufacturing; Little Mule; Loctite; Master Lock; Mountain Corp; National Workwear; Neotronics; North Safety; Ovis Link; Payer; Peluse; Peluse Inc; Primex Manufacturing Ltd; Ramset; Reynolds; Ridgid; Robertson Whitehouse; Rotunda; Rova Products Canada Inc; Sand vik; Shop Vac Ltd; Sign Up Corp; Stanley Tool Group; Superior Essex; Superior Glove; Survivair; Teledex; Timberland Equipment Ltd; Times Fiber; Tyton Canada Inc; Valcom; WaveCom Electronics; Wire Rope Industries; Wood Wyant; Yale Cordage. DESCRIPTION: As the largest independent distributor of communication products in Atlantic Canada, the primary expertise and focus of the K&D Pratt Communications Business Unit is around ‘value-added’ delivery of products and services to companies involved in the telecommunications, cable television, Power/Hydro and contracting industries. Through strong relationships with quality manufacturers and suppliers, the Group has developed a superior product offering complemented by extensive technical support and system guarantees. Company established in 1972. Number of Employees: 95.
KMD TECHNOLOGIES INC.
3 Gene’s Landing Stouffville ON L4A 1N6. 905 642-9616 Fax: 905 642-5455. bob.mcleod@rogers.com. Pres Bob McLeod MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Reser Technologies. DISTRIBUTORS: Telonix Communications Inc. DESCRIPTION: Design/manufacturing of fiber optic cable attenuator & organization/management products, sealed drop cable splice enclosures - for all drop cable sizes 59/6/7/11. Company established in 1993. Number of Employees: 1.
KM VIDEO SYSTEMS
5288 General Rd Unit 8 Mississauga ON L4W 1Z8. 905 629-1446 Fax: 905 629-3912. Toll-Free: 800 361-2675. kmtor@kmvideo. com. Web: www.kmvideo.com. Purch Agt David Wright; Man Dir Greg Painter Branches: KM Video And Security 1-2630 Lancaster Rd Ottawa ON K1B 5L8. DESCRIPTION: Sales, service, installation & support of closed circuit television systems, industrial video production product & video cnferencing product. Company established in 1976. Number of Employees: 22.
KALGLO ELECTRONICS CO., INC.
5911 Colony Dr Bethlehem PA 18017-9348. 610 837-0700 Fax: 610 837-7978. kalglo@kalglo.com. Web: www.kalglo.com. Gen Mgr R Bruce MacDougall DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of surge protectors. Company established in 1969. Number of Employees: 3.
KALUN COMMUNICATIONS INC.
44 Larkfield Dr Toronto ON M3B 2H1. 416 410-4138 Fax: 416 410-4138. info@kalun.4t.com. Web: www.kalun.4t.com. Dir-Eng Paul Wong DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of digital headend and RF test equipment such as bench sweep generators up to 1500MHZ and digital test signal generator and QAM modulator. Company established in 1983. Number of Employees: 5.
KATHREIN INC. - SCALA DIVISION
PO BOX 4580 Medford OR 97501. Location: 555 Airport Rd. Medford OR 97504. 541 779-6500 Fax: 541 779-3991. Toll-Free Fax: 800 853-1117. broadcast@ kathrein.com. Web: www.kathrein-scala.com. Pres Manfred Muenzel; Mktg Mgr Harry Ekelund; Cust Serv Mgr Lyn Temple; Sls Eng Michael Wm Bach; Sls Admin Judy Young DISTRIBUTORS: Applied Electronics; Broadcast Extension Services; Broadcast Supply Worldwide; Great Lakes Integration; Harris Broadcast; Pippin Technical; Radian Communications. DESCRIPTION: Kathrein Inc., Scala Division, an ISO9001 and ISO14000 registered firm, is a member of the Kathrein Group, the world’s oldest and largest source of rugged & reliable antenna and filter products for Full Power Digital and Analog Television, LPTV, Translator, FM, Broadcast Auxiliary, and Wireless Cable systems. Company established in 1954. Number of Employees: 185.
KUBRA DATA TRANSFER
5050 Tomken Rd Mississauga ON L4W 5B1.
1351 North Arcturas Ave Clearwater FL 33765. Fax: 813 461-3177. Toll-Free: 800 749-6800. DAnderson@lightningmaster.com. Web: www.lightningmaster. com. Pres B A Kaiser; Sls Mgr Tom Lewellen; Dir-Eng David Fordham; Treas Romie Paradiso DESCRIPTION: Design manufacture & install full line of static dissipation lightning protection prods. & systems, incl. UL listed static dissipating air terminals, surge supression products, grounding enhancement material, busbars. Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 30.
LINDSAY BROADBAND INC.
2035 Fisher Dr RR 5 Peterborough ON K9J 6X6. 705 742-1350 Fax: 705 742-7669. Toll-Free: 800 465-7046. info@lindsaybroadbandinc.com. Web: www.lindsaybroadbandinc.com. Pres David Atman; VP-Fin Linda Curtin; VP-Sls Cda Kevin Sweeting; VP-Eng Chris Skarica; VP-Ops Dave Hayford DISTRIBUTORS: Capella Telecommunications Inc; TVC Canada. DESCRIPTION: Lindsay Broadband Inc. is based in Peterborough, Ontario and manufacturers a diverse range of communication product. Lindsay’s product offering includes WiFi Access Control Systems, Hard line Passives, Trunk and Distribution amplifiers, Free Space Optic Systems, Subscriber Passives, a range of MDU Amplifiers, MDU-UPS, Power Passing Multi taps, WDM Fiber Optic equipment, headend splitter combiners and NEBS/MEF compliant Media Converters. Lindsay Broadband Inc. also markets and sells into Russia, Europe, the US, Mexico, Central and South America. Company established in 1953. Number of Employees: 30.
MAESTROVISION
12 av Saint-Jean-Baptiste Vaudreuil-Dorion QC J7V 2N9. 450 424-5505 Fax: 450 424-5311. Toll-Free: 888 424-5505. sales@maestrovision.com. Web: www.maestrovision.com. Pres Claude Turcotte DESCRIPTION: MaestroVision is a Canadian company that specializes in the integration of video file server technology within TV broadcast operations. Our goal is to enable our customers to become more efficient, flexible and profitable by providing the server platform, configuration and software applications that best meets their needs. MaestroVision offers a range of solutions from small market commercial insertion systems to highly redundant, multi-channel, master-control automation systems. Company established in 1998. Number of Employees: 21.
MARKETING MARC VALLEE INC.
1067 ch Saint-Lambert St-Sauveur QC J0R 1R1. 450 227-1828 Fax: 450 227-8394. Toll-Free: 800 732-1828. marc@vallee.com. Web: www.vallee.com. Pres Marc Vallee MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: 360 Systems; AKG; Audioarts; Audiovault; BE; Belar; Beyer Dynamics; Broadcast Tools; Clear-Com; Comrex; Crown; Denon; Dielectric; ESE; Eventide; HHB; Henry Engineering; Magnum Dynalab; Marantz; Marti STL; Nicom; Omnia; QSC; RDL; Rode; Sennheiser; Shure; Tascam; Teac; Telos; Videoquip; Wheatstone. DESCRIPTION: From microphone to the antenna..Broadcast audio equipments. Company established in 1981. Number of Employees: 4.
MASTER VIDEO INC.
1122 Castlefield Ave Toronto ON M6B 1E9. 416 785-6565 Fax: 416 785-6566. Toll-Free: 800 267-9571. mvi@mastervideo.com. Web: www.mastervideo.com. Pres Bernd D Beyer; VP Gisele H Beyer; Eng R P Beyer DISTRIBUTORS: Burtek Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of digital video equip. character generator & titler & agile modulators & TV signal processors. Company established in 1978.
MATRIX PROFESSIONAL VIDEO SYSTEMS INC.
123 7th Ave W Vancouver BC V5Y 1L8. 604 875-6301 Fax: 604 875-0543. Toll-Free: 800 875-6301. mdriscol@matrixvideo.ca. Web: www.matrixvideo.ca. CEO J Raby; Rental Mgr W Carignan; Sls Mgr M Driscoll; Sls Rep S Melvin; Sls Rep D Campbell; Sls Rep C Teiveira; Sls Rep A Grewal; Sls Rep J Lay; Sls Rep D Zimmer; Sls Rep M Vandriel; Sls Rep T Linnergar; Tech Exec J Savage Branches: Calgary AB. Regina SK. Edmonton AB. DESCRIPTION: Primarily b’cast & industrial TV production prods. incl. TV cameras, video tape recorders, time base correctors, video switchers, DVE, graphics, editors, monitors, test equip., tripods, cases, lighting, microphones, audio mixers, DAs, routing switchers, char. generators, video tape, video projectors, time code, DAT, laser disc prods., encoders, decoders. Non linear video, video disk recorders. Specializing in tools for video, film and animation. CGI and high speed networking. Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 26.
MCLAUGHLIN GROUP, INC.
2006 Perimeter Rd Greenville SC 29605. 864 277-5870 Fax: 864 235-9661. Toll-Free: 800 435-9340. mmole@mightymole.com. Web: www.mightymole.com. CEO/Pres David J Gasmovic; VP M
Moore; Dir-Mktg Bill Gilman; Prod Mgr Troy Guhr; Engrg Mgr Rob Maybury; Controller Mark Mathew DESCRIPTION: Manufacture horizontal earth boring systems, Mighty Mole compaction systems. Dist. in U.S. & Internat’l, contact manufacturer for name of nearest dealer. Verifier Pip & Cable locators, Verifier Vision - fault locators, Vacuum Excavators. Company established in 1921. Number of Employees: 50.
METROTEK
6880 46th Ave N Suite 100 St. Petersburg FL 33709-4751. 727 547-8307 Fax: 727 547-0687. fiberoptics@metrotek.com. Web: www. metrotek.com. Pres Timothy C Gressett DESCRIPTION: Full line international fibre optic distributor. Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 1.
MICROWAVE FILTER COMPANY, INC.
6743 Kinne St East Syracuse NY 13057. 315 438-4700 Fax: 315 463-1467. Toll-Free: 800 448-1666. Toll-Free Fax: 888 411-8860. mfcsales@microwavefilter.com. Web: www.microwavefilter.com. Pres Carl F Fahrenkrug; VP-Eng Paul W Mears; Sr Mktg Assoc Sandy Nelepovitz MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: AVR Communications Ltd; CATV Equipment Inc; Comega Technologies Inc; Cygnal Technologies, Broadband Networks Group; Earth Vision Systems; Navair Inc; Power Antenna Mfg; Technalogix Ltd. DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of Passive Electronic Filters, up to 50 GHz, serving markets such as cable television, satellite, wireless/LPTV and microwave. Filter styles include bandpass, lowpass, highpass & bandstop. Company established in 1967. Number of Employees: 75.
MIDDLEBROOK ENGINEERING INC.
113 McKenzie Lake Cove SE Calgary AB T2Z 1L1. 403 355-5526 Fax: 403 592-1977. barry@middlebrook.ca. Web: www.middlebrook.ca. Pres Barry Middlebrook; Engrg Tech Gene Sydor; Electronic Tech Dave Sinton
MMWAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
6695 Millcreek Dr Unit 8 Mississauga ON L5N 5R8. 905 363-1012 Fax: 905 363-1018. Toll-Free: 888 315-2949. Web: www.mmwave. com. Pres Brad Poulos; Mktg Coord Chris Arsenault Branches: Location: Montréal QC. Vancouver BC. Calgary AB. Ottawa ON. DESCRIPTION: mmWave Technologies is a leader in the representation and distribution of fibre optic wireless and microwave components, test equipment and systems. Representing over 40 manufacturers, mmWave is able to meet the diverse needs of the communications industry. Company established in 1991. Number of Employees: 50.
MOTOROLA BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS
101 Tournament Dr Horsham PA 19044. 215 616-0607 Fax: 215 616-0647. Toll-Free: 800 387-8593. Cdn Ops Mgr Michael P Niedzielski; Eng M Palmer; Eng V Malarenko; Eng J Fernyc; Eng L Orland; Sr Accntg Mgr Ken New; Sr Accntg Mgr S Miller DESCRIPTION: Canadian division of the world’s largest manufacturer of equip. for the cable TV & telecommunications industries. We provide the Canadian market with a full line of transmission electronics; satellite encoding equipment, advanced analogue addressable systems, MPEG-2 digital terminals, fibre optics, amps & passives, subscriber devices, system design & field engineering.
MOVAZ NETWORKS, INC.
One Technology Pkwy S Morcross GA 30092. 678 728-8600 Fax: 770 263-9930. info@advaoptical.com. Web: www.movaz. com. Chairman/CEO Bijan Khosravi; CTO Zouheir Mansourati; Sr VP-Sls John Beagley; VP-Bus Devlp Sophia Fang MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Flextronics. DISTRIBUTORS: Netmarks & Nextcom. DESCRIPTION: Movaz Networks provides a next generation DWDM-based networking solution offering aggregation and transport of legacy and future video, voice, and data services on a unified optical infrastructure.
MULTILINK BROADBAND INC.
PO Box 955 Elyria OH 44035. Location: 580 Ternes Ave. 440 366-6966 Fax: 440 366-6802. bbaggio@multilinkone.com. Web: www. multilinkone.com. CTO Steve E Kaplan; Tech Exec Matt Limpach; Canadian Sls Rep Brian Baggio Branches: Multilink Broadband 416 816-2217. DESCRIPTION: Multilink is a leading Manufacturer to the CATV,TELCO, Outside Plant & Premise Markets. Product lines include; Blackhawk - Standby, Non Standby & True UPS Power Supplies and power supply cabinets; FTTx product solutions (including fiber splice enclosures); Netfloor-Cable Management System and Multilink Installation products (includes customer service enclosures). Company established in 1983. Number of Employees: 125.
NCS INDUSTRIES, INC.
2255 E Wyandotte Rd Willow Grove PA 19090. 215 657-4690 Fax: 215 657-0840. Toll-Free: 800 523-2342. sales@ncsind.com. Web: www.ncsind.com. Sls Mgr/Pres R Grasso; Pres Fred Baker; VP M Grasso DESCRIPTION: Complete line of cable refurbished new & used trunk, distribution headend, test equipment products such as Jerrold, SA, Promax, C-COR, Magnavox, CC 450, 550, 750 Push pull, Feed Forward & PD. Repairs to all CATV products. Company established in 1974. Number of Employees: 23.
NAVAIR INC.
6375 Dixie Rd Unit 7 Mississauga ON L5T 2E7. 905 565-1583 Fax: 905 565-8325. Toll-Free: 800 668-7440. sales@navair.ca. Web: www.navair.ca. Pres/CEO Joseph Farrell; Dir-Ops Mike Espeut Branches: Field Aviation Company. Vancouver BC. Montreal QC. DESCRIPTION: Navair distributes & services test & measurement equipment from IFR, Bird, Berkeley, Ramsey, Tradeport, Hameg, Eagle, Tegam & Zetron to the telecommunications, broadcast & avionics industries. Company established in 1970. Number of Employees: 15.
NEMAL ELECTRONICS INTL INC.
12240 NE 14th Ave North Miami FL 33161. 305 899-0900 Fax: 305 895-8178. Toll-Free: 800 522-2253. info@nemal.com. Web: www.nemal.com. CEO Benjamin Nemser; Mktg Exec Robert Larish; Engrg Mgr D Ritts DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of cable connectors & cable assemblies for RF, audio video, and broadcast standard and custom products available. Company established in 1977. Number of Employees: 29.
NETWORX INC. - DIV. OF CEV
1335 Barrington St Halifax NS B3J 1Y9. 902 421-1101 Fax: 902 421-1596. Toll-Free: 888 421-1245. sales@ntx.ca. Web: www.ntx.ca. Pres Jean Meunier; Sls Mgr Paul Duguay; Mktg Dir Linda Sparrow;
Office Mgr Michelle McNabb; Serv Mgr Rick Horton; Sls Rep Kaushal Hathi MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Ampex; Apple; Avid; CBM; Chyron; Desisti; Digidesign; Digital Processing Systems; Electro Voice; IBM; Lectrosonics; Leitch; Lowel Lite; Miller; New Tek; PortABrace; Pro Battery; Sony; Ushio; Videotek. DESCRIPTION: Sales, service & rentals of audio/video/multimedia, broadcast/ professional communication equip. Company established in 1985. Number of Employees: 5.
NEXICOM SYSTEMS INC.
2 Needler’s Lane Millbrook ON L0A 1G0. 705 932-2140 Fax: 705 932-3299. Toll-Free: 800 461-7692. esales@nexicom. com. Web: www.nexicom.com. Gen Mgr John Downs; Mgr Mike Kay Branches: 5160 Explorer Dr Mississauga ON L4W 4T3. DESCRIPTION: Telecom and cable equipment distributor. Company established in 1942. Number of Employees: 8.
NICA-POWER BATTERY CORP.
Bldg 14 5155 Spectrum Way Mississauga ON L4W 5A1. 905 624-0000 Fax: 905 624-5060. Toll-Free: 800 565-6422. sales@nicapower. com. Web: www.nicapower.com. Pres Michael Santaguida; Product Mgr Kevin Gray DESCRIPTION: Rechargeable battery pack manufacturer for descramblers & other instrumentation including lap top computers, bar codes, cellular & cordless telephones. Distributor for Sanyo, Varta and Maxell batteries. Using nickel-cadmium rechargeable, nickel-metal hydrate, lithium & alkaline. battery belts, camera batteries. Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 10.
NORBEC COMMUNICATION
690 rue de Liège E Montréal QC H2P 1K5. 514 381-8890 Fax: 514 381-3011. support@norbec.ca. Web: www.norbec.ca. Pres Gilles Therien MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: CBM; Cool-Lux; Electrohome; Focus Enhancement; Fuji; Globecaster; Horita; Ianiro; JBL; JVC; Kramer; Manfrotto; Mitsubishi; Soundcraft; Videonics. DISTRIBUTORS: Kinhelios; Synchronos. DESCRIPTION: Dist./dealer for prof. & industrial video & audio prods. Company established in 1990. Number of Employees: 7.
NORGAY ENTERPRISES LTD.
3 Watson Rd S Guelph ON N1L 1E3. 519 763-4406 Fax: 519 763-4462. Toll-Free: 800 890-2839. info@norgay.com. Web: www.norgay.com. Pres W Rajantie; Sls Rep Al Campbell Branches: Vancouver BC. Calgary AB. Ottawa ON. Montreal QC. DESCRIPTION: Sale of: power supplies and components, radio frequency/microwave wireless components electro magnetic shielding products, and, studio faders, LCD’s. Company established in 1972. Number of Employees: 9.
NORMEX TELECOM INC.
1455 boul Pitfield Saint-Laurent QC H4S 1G3. 514 956-7811 Fax: 514 956-8280. Toll-Free: 800 667-7810. Web: www.normex. com. Pres J Kirouac; CFO J Perrotti Branches: Quebec City QC. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Comlink Systems; Nedco; Wesco; White Radio. DESCRIPTION: Engineering, furnish and supply of broadband and multimedia facilities, cabling and wireless systems.
NORPAK CORPORATION
10 Hearst Way Kanata ON K2L 2P4. 613 592-4164 Fax: 613 592-6560. sales@norpak.ca. Web: www.norpak.ca. Pres Mike Dobson; Mktg/Sls Keith Walsh Branches: Location: Kanata ON. DESCRIPTION: The leading supplier of interactive TV and metadata solutions with over 4,500 headends in 42 countries. Norpak is the only supplier with analog, serial digital, HD and MPEG2 encoders, bridges and receivers supporting all world data standards. Data monitoring, filtering and substitution products mean broadcasters can now control and manipulate data. Company established in 1972. Number of Employees: 28.
hardware&software
Light-Wave; Littlite; Logitek; Mackie; Marantz; Maxelle; McCurdy; Media Touch; Middle Atlantic; Musicam; Neumann; Nicom; OC White; Oceanears; Omnimount; Panasonic; Peavey; Pelican; PortABrace; QSC; RDL; Radio Systems; Rane Windtech; Raxxess; Riptie; Rode; Rolls; Rycote; SAS; Samson; Scala; Sennheiser; Shure; Sonex; Sony; Soundcraft; Symetrix; TC Electronics; Tannoy; Tascam; Teac; Telex / RTS; Torpey Engineering; Ward-Beck; Wheatstone; Whirlwind; Yamaha. DESCRIPTION: Equipment dealer for professional audio and broadcast equipment. Complete turnkey installation. Company established in 1968. Number of Employees: 5.
OMNEON VIDEO NETWORKS
965 Stewart Dr Sunnyvale CA 94085. 408 585-5000 Fax: 408 585-5099. Toll-Free: 866 861-5690. sales@omneon. com. Web: www.omneon.com. Pres Joe Kennedy; VP-Worldwide Sls Dan Marshall; VP-Worldwide Mktg Geoff Stedman; Dir-Corp Mktg David Frederick DESCRIPTION: Omneon manufactures, distributes, and services a complete line of media and content storage and server products. Product lines include Spectrum™ Media Servers, MediaGrid™ Content Servers, ProBrowse™ Proxy Servers and Media Tools application software. Company established in 0198. Number of Employees: 200+.
OPENTV INC.
401 E Middlefield Rd Mountain View CA 94043. 650 429-5500 Fax: 650 237-0808. davidoff@opentv.com. Web: www.opentv. com. Pres James Ackerman; CTO Vincent Dureau; Sr VP-Mktg/Dev Michael Collete; Dir-Mktg Liz Davidoff DESCRIPTION: OpenTV, the world’s most deployed iTV middleware solution, offers cable operators the competitive advantage by delivering superior content and the most profitable iTV solution available today. Company established in 1994. Number of Employees: 400.
OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
5290 Concourse Dr Roanoke VA 24019. 540 265-0690 Fax: 540 563-9829. Toll-Free: 800 443-5262. marketinginfo@ occfiber.com. Web: www.occfiber.com. Pres/CEO Neil D Wilkin; CFO Tracy Smith; Sr VP-Sls/Ops/Mktg Bob Booze DESCRIPTION: Manufactures the highest quality indoor/outdoor tight-buffered fibre optic cables for “high bandwidth” transmission of data, video and audio communications for campus and private network applications. Company established in 1983. Number of Employees: 200+.
THE OPTIKON CORPORATION LTD.
1099 Guelph St Kitchener ON N2B 2E4. 519 745-4115 Fax: 519 745-6922. info@optikon.ca. Web: www.optikon.ca. Pres S Daicos; Ops Mgr Barry Brandon; Mktg Christine Haywood DESCRIPTION: Provides photonic-based solutions in light and color measurement, digital CCD imaging, Laser characterization and Scanning and optics and opto-mechanics. In-house service department offers a full range of repair, testing and calibration services. Company established in 1974. Number of Employees: 22.
PACE MICRO TECHNOLOGY AMERICAS
3701 FAU Blvd Suite 200 Boca Raton FL 33431. 561 995-6000 Fax: 561 995-6001. marketing@pacemicro.com. Web: www. pacemicro.com. Pres Mike Pulli; VP-Mktg/Prod Mgmt Bruce Gureck; VP-Eng Charles Williamson; VP-Tech Chris Dinallo MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Soletron. DISTRIBUTORS: Comcast Cable; SaskTel; Time Warner Cable. DESCRIPTION: Pace is the world’s largest dedicated developer of digital home gateway (set-top box) technology. The company combines immense experience in technology innovation with long-term relationships across the digital TV industry to deliver new, high value technologies for digital TV, Internet and telephony. As a result, Pace technology is now installed in over 16 million homes worldwide. Pace has its North American headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida. This facility houses over 90 employees involved in the design, development and distribution of cable technologies. Company established in 1982. Number of Employees: 750.
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PANASONIC CANADA INC.
NORTEL
PANDUIT CANADA CORP.
7 Terracon Pl Winnipeg MB R2J 4B3. 204 233-9138 Fax: 204 233-9188. jeffrey.sadler@norscan.com. Web: www. norscan.com. Inside Sls Mgr Jeff Sadler MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: RepComm Inc. DESCRIPTION: Norscan Instruments Ltd., manufactures, sells, and supports a full line of fiber optic Cable Management System equipment to provide security and maintenance to your fiber optic cable plant. Our product line includes cable monitoring to detect and report external cable and splice closure damage, cabinet monitoring to remotely monitor up to 16 alarm conditions, battery monitoring to remotely monitor up to 4 48 volt battery strings, rack mounted cable locate transmitter for fast and accurate cable locating, OSP electrical protection equipment, and cable fault locating test equipment. Company established in 1980. Number of Employees: 20. 8200 Dixie Rd Suite 100 Brampton ON L6T 5P6. 905 863-0000 Web: www.nortel.com. Pres/COO Gary Daichendt; CEO/Vice Chairman Bill Owens; CFO Peter Currie; CTO Gary Kunis DESCRIPTION: Nortel is a global leader in telephony, data, wireless & wireline solutions. We are redefining the economics & quality of networking & the Internet through Unified Networks that promise a new era of collaboration, communications & commerce. Nortel has office & facilities in Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Caribbean & Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, & the United States.
O-M6 TECHNOLOGIES INC.
14163 boul du Curé-Labelle suite 90 Mirabel QC J7J 1M3. 450 979-2275 Fax: 450 979-4110. info@om6.com. Web: www.om6.com. Gen Mgr Jean-Yves Courturier DESCRIPTION: O-M6 manufactures fiber optic cable assemblies such as: patchcords, pigtails, optical node service cable, multifiber cables, FTTH cables, couplers, WDM assemblies, and custom cables. Number of Employees: 25.
OAKWOOD BROADCAST INC.
6-1555 Dublin Ave Winnipeg MB R3E 3M8. 204 775-4467 Fax: 204 775-4503. Toll-Free: 800 665-0501. Web: www.oakwoodbroadcast.com. Pres Carol Paley; Purch Agt R Ciwko; Sls Rep Craig Strong MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: AKG; AMI; ASI; ATI; AVP Jackfields; Allen & Heath; Andrew; Aphex; Audioarts; Audiotechnica; Autogram; Azden; BRTB; Beachtek; Behringer; Benchmark; Beyer Dynamics; Broadcast Tools; Clear-Com; Coles; Comrex; Comtek; Crown; DBX; Denon; Digiflex; Dixon Systems; Dorrough; E/V; ESE; Energy-Onix; Eventide; Focusrite; Fostex; Genelec; Gentner; Heil; Henry Engineering; Inovonics; J.K Audio; JBL; K & M; K-Tek; Klark-Teknik; LPB; Lexicon;
5770 Ambler Dr Mississauga ON L4W 2T3. 905 238-2240 Fax: 905 238-2362. broadcast@ca.panasonic.com. Web: www. panasonic.ca. Pres Ian Vacher; Natl Sls Mgr Prof Imaging Terry Horbatiuk; Product Mgr David Craig; Dir Jim Brown; Corp Comm Wanda Day Branches: 12171 Riverside Way Richmond BC V6W 1K8. 604 278-4211. 3075 rue Louis Amos Lachine QC H8T 1C4. 514 633-8684. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Panasonic. DESCRIPTION: Full-range supplier of Studio HD cameras, ENG/EFP Camcorders,VTRs, monitors, switchers and associated products for Production and Broadcast applications using AVCHD, DV DVCPRO HD,P2HD Solid State,D5 formats. Plasma video, computer display monitors, LCD monitors, LCD, & DLP projectors. Company established in 1931. 140 Amber St Markham ON L3R 3J8. 905 475-6922 Fax: 905 475-6998. Toll-Free: 800 387-9689. cs-cdn@panduit. com. Web: www.panduit.com. Bus Mgr A Gepp; Mktg Coord Heather Jackson; Man Dir Steve Lennox Branches: Location: Montréal QC. Vancouver BC. Calgary AB. Edmonton AB. Winnipeg MB. London ON. Ottawa ON. Sudbury ON. Markham ON. Quebec City QC. Halifax NS. DESCRIPTION: Panduit is a leading manufacturer of labelling, wire management & network connectivity products. Panduit’s innovative line of video, voice & data broadcast related products include fibre optic connectors & cable routing systems, modular wall plates & patch panels for all types of cable management, identification & connectivity requirements. Company established in 1992.
PARASUN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
300-628 Sixth Ave New Westminster BC V3M 6Z1. Fax: 604 515-3199. Toll-Free: 888 207-0203. sales@parasun.com. Web: www.parasun.com. VP-Sls/Mktg Mike Schmidt; Mktg Mgr Toni Birtwistle DESCRIPTION: Parasun provides industry-leading broadband provisioning management and support solutions for small and mid-tier network operators. Company established in 1996. Number of Employees: 150.
PATRIOT ANTENNA SYSTEMS
704 North Clark St Albion MI 49224. 517 629-5990 Fax: 517 629-6690. info@sepatriot.com. Web: www.sepatriot. com. Pres Jeff Mathie; VP Gene Sorgi; Sls Mgr Steve Pokornicki; Mktg Rep Trevor Hawks; Dir-Eng Kerry Rudd; Human Resources Sandy Smith; Tech Supp Dennis Urquhart; Prog Mgr Paul Wagler
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Branches: Location: Nanaimo BC V9V 1M2. 517 629-5990. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: ADL/Patriot; California Amplifier; ETI; Norsat; Superior Satellite; Triax. DISTRIBUTORS: Incospec Communications Inc; Richardson Electronics Canada Ltd. DESCRIPTION: Patriot Antenna Systems manufactures a wide range of commercial grade antenna systems with various mounting options. Over 200,000 large-aperture Patriot antennas are operational around the world. We are proud to offer a new line of Ku, Ka, and C-Band transmit antennas. Most of our VSATs are TypeApproved by Intelsat, Eutelsat, AsiaSat, and more are pending. Patriot also offers sub-components such as LNBs, feeds, transmitters, and a wide selection of other components. Company established in 1992. Number of Employees: 125.
PERFORMANCE PIPE
5085 W Park Blvd Suite 500 Plano TX 75026-9006. Fax: 972 783-2647. Toll-Free: 800 527-0662. hagemnu@cpchem.com. Web: www.performancepipe.com. Pres M.A. Haney; Mktg/Mfg Mgr M Askew; Bus Mgr Norm Hageman; Bus Mgr N.U. Hageman; Tech Serv Mgr J.B. Harris DISTRIBUTORS: BCG Services; CRP; Can-Con; Sandale Utilities. DESCRIPTION: Manufacture polyethylene pipe & fittings for Telecommunications, electrical conduit, gas distribution, oil patch, industrial, municipal & geothermal applications. Size ranges from: 1/2” to 54” in diameter. Company established in 1976. Number of Employees: 900.
POWER & TELEPHONE OF CANADA LTD.
1141 King Rd Unit 1 Burlington ON L7R 3X5. 800 369-5086 Fax: 289 288-3264. canada@ptsupply.com. Web: www.ptsupply. com. Gen Mgr Jean Desrosiers; Natl Sls Mgr Jonathan Newman; Applications Eng Pierre Blais MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: 3M; ACP Int’l; AEC of the West; AFL TELECOMM; AINES MFG CORP; AK STAMPING CO INC; AMPHENOL; ANDREW ANTENNA; ANICOM/TEXCAN; AVAYA; AW SPERRY; Aastra; Acterna; Acterna upgrades; Adtec Digital; Alcatel; Alcoa Fujicura; Alliance Cables; Allied Wire & Cable; Almetek; Alpha Tech; Always on UPS; Amac; American Polywater; American Tool Co; Antec Regal; Argus Tech Ltd; Arrow Fasteners; Assoc Plastics Inc(Newbasis); B & L Corp; BARCONET-SCIENTIFIC; BDI Cda; BECO MFG CORP; BENNER-NAWMAN INC; BMP METALS INC; BOURNS; BTI; BURK TECH; Band-It; Bashlin Ind Inc; Belar Elect; Belden (Nordex/CDT); Belden Cda; Blonder Tongue; Bon L Cda; Breezecom; Bystat Int’l; C-COR; CABLE SPINNING EQPT INC; CAMILLIUS CUTLERY; CANADA MAYER; CANADIAN PUREGAS EQPT LTD; CANUSA; CARRIER ACCESS; CHEMQUE CDA LTD; CIRCA TELECOMM; CLAUSS CUTLERY CO; COMTEST; CONKLIN; COOPER TOOLS; COPPER MOUNTAIN; COPPERCOM; COTS WORLD; CSI/SUTTLE APPARATUS; Cable Pro; Cable-Prep; Cablofil Inc; Camillus Cutlery; Canada Clean Room; Canada Cordage; Carsonite Int’l; Central Wire; Charles Ind; Charles Jones; Cisco Sys; Coaxial Dynamics; CommScope; Condux Int’l; Copper Tools; D L CUSTOMS; DAVICOM-COMLAB; DAWSON PACKAGING; DELCO WIRE & CABLE; Desa Ind; Diversified Control Inc; Dow Corning; Drake Cda; Duracell; EMCORE-ORTEL; EMPIRE LEVEL MFG CORP; ESSEX INT’L INC; Eagle Comtornics; Elcontrol; Electrosonic; Elk River; Emergency First Aid; Erico Inc; FIBERDYNE; FM SYSTEM; FOTEC/FLUKE; FRAMATONE; Featherlite; FellFab; Fiber Options; Fiberall Corp; Fitel Interconnectivity Corp; Force Inc; Foxcom; GENERAL CABLE CORP CDA; GENERAL MACH PROD CO INC; GRAPHIE 222 INC; GREENING DONALD CO LTD; GREENLEE; GRF COMM PROVISIONS INC; GUARDIAN TELECOM; GUILLEVIN; Gilbert; Gropp Mfg Ltd; HARRIS CORP(NSS); HB Etlin Co Ltd; HD TELECOM; HERCULINE; HYDEL; HYPERLINK; Hammond Mfg; Haynes Printing; Hellerman Tyton; Henderson Oliver; Hoffman; Holland Electronics; ICB PORCELAIN; ICC; INTELECT; IPL Inc; IRWIN IND TOOLS; Ideal Ind; Indepor; JE LORTIE CO LTD; JONARD; JOSLYN CORP; Jameson Corp; Jardel Distributors; Jayco; KABAR IND LTD; KATHREINSCALA; KLEIN TOOLS INC; KRIS-TECH WIRE CO; KUNZ; Kimberley Clarke; LARUS; LEADER INST; LEMCO TOOL CORP; LINDSAY ELECT; LRC Connectors; Laperle Foundry Inc; Lectro; Les Ind Raymond Payer; Lindsay Antenna; MAXRAD; METRO TEL CORP; METROBILITY; METROHM; MICROWAVE FILTER; MONARCH MOULDING; MULTIDYNE; MacLean Power Systems; Marconi Comm Cda Inc; Marzo Glove Co Ltd; Michael J Arnold; Mobile Tool Int’l; NAPCO INC; NEPCO CDA; NET TO NET; NETWORKTELCO; NEW WORLD TELECOM INC; NEWTON INST CO INC; NORSAT; National Telephone; Nedco; Newbasis; OFS-LUCENT FIBER; OmniLynx; Ontario Glove; Optical Cable Corp; Optinel Sys; PAISLEY; PANDATEL; PANDIUT; PCI Technologies; PEEL IND SUP; PENN-TECH INT’L INC; PETRO COMM IND LTD; PK Neuse Inc; PLAINTREE; PLYMOUTH RUBBER; POWERVU-SCIENTIFIC; PRIMEX MFG; PYRAMID IND; Peerless; Pico Prod Inc; Pirelli; Polywater; Preformed Line Prod; Psiber Data Sys Inc; Quintar Inc; Quintech; R&M PLATIC PROD; RITTAL; Reef Ind Inc; Regal; Rehau Ind Inc; Reliable Power Sys; Reynolds Extrusion Co (Bon L); Ripley Co; Rolatape; Royal Quickstop; Ryswin Graphix Inc; SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA; SCITEC; SIT; SMC Sys; SNC MFG; SPERRY; STATPOWER; Scopus Network Tech; Sieco Corning; Siemon; Slacan Cda Inc; Smurfit-MBI; Stanley Proto Ind Tools; Stelfil; Sterlite Optical Tech; Streamlite; Sumitomo Electric Lightwave; Summit Elect; Superior; Supra Key; Supreme Laces; TEMP; TERAWAVE; TII IND INC; TRI-CELL; TRYLON; TYCO/AMP/Raychem Cda Ltd; Tekron; Telonix; The Siemon Co; Thomas & Betts; Times Fiber; Tri-Lite Inc; Trilithic; Tripp-Lite; Trompeter; Tulsat; UNDERGROUND DEVICES; Ucan Fastening Prod Inc; VALERE; VBrick Sys; VIEWSONICS; Vanguard Steel; Vextra; Votron; Vulcan Ind; WHEELOCK INC; WIELAND; Westell Inc; fSona Inc. DESCRIPTION: Established in 1963 Power & Telephone Supply of Canada is partnered with the world’s leading communication product manufacturers to stock, distribute and support all items required to build and maintain your Broadband, Wireless, Broadcast and VoIP networks. We offer technical services such as system design and testing as well as a full suite of logistical services including nationwide warehousing, third party materials management, just-in-time consignment inventory, and web-based ordering. Company established in 1963.
PRECISION CAMERA INC.
181 Carlaw Ave Toronto ON M4M 2S1. 416 461-3411 Fax: 416 461-4869. blong@pci-canada.com. Web: www.pcicanada.com. VP-Sls/Mktg Bill Long; Gen Mgr Ken Kurz Branches: 315 5th Ave W Vancouver BC V5Y 1J6. 604 875-6500 Fax: 604 875-6555 Mgr Terry Linnegar. 201 Brownlow Ave Unit 10 Dartmouth NS B3B 1W2. 902 468-6894 Fax: 902 468-6851 Vice VP Atlantic Peter MacDonald. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Fujinon. DESCRIPTION: A leader in prod. sales, optical repairs & testing, electronics, & video service, mechanical/optical/electronic construction & the design, engineering & installation of completely integrated systems for the prod./post prod. industry. Company established in 1979. Number of Employees: 35.
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS
1711 Bishop St Cambridge ON N1T 1N5. 519 740-6666 Fax: 519 740-7917. wcutting@preformed.on.ca. Web: www.pre-
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formed.on.ca. Prod Mgr Wade Cutting; Man Dir Ralph S Crane DESCRIPTION: A leading manufacturer for over 50 years worldwide, supplying hardware to the Power Utilities, Telecommunications and Cable T.V. industries. Company established in 1947. Number of Employees: 50 in Canada.
TELDAT; Viewsonics. DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer/distributor/modification & repair of new and used CATV equip; R&D and custom design and manufacturing; component assembly of PCB,PCB board manufacturing; bandwidth upgrades to all CATV equipment; electronic component sales for RF applications; modern repair center for all CATV/ PRIMEX MANUFACTURING LTD. RF equipment; Telco products & test equipment; fibre & peripherals. Company 20160 92A Ave Langley BC V1M 3A4. 604 881-7875 Fax: 604 881-7835. Toll-Free: 877 881-7875. sales@primex.ca. established in 1989. Number of Employees: 10. Web: www.primex.ca. Pres J R Koessler; Sls Mgr Mahmud Harji RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS CANADA LTD. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Primex Sales. 4 Paget Rd Units 1-4 Brampton ON L6T 5G3. DESCRIPTION: Primex designs, and builds customer service enclosures, and 905 789-3000 Fax: 905 789-3050. Toll-Free: 800 348-5580. luc@rell.com. Web: cable management solutions for the cable and telephone industry. Company www.broadcast-richardson.com. Gen Mgr Tim Kowdys; Cdn Sls Luc Larocque established in 1974. Number of Employees: 50. DESCRIPTION: Specialize in distribution of broadcast equipment, RF/microwave electronic components for replacement and OEM, medical tubes, display systems, PROMARK ELECTRONICS INC. MRO industrial, including: tubes, rebuilt tubes, klystrons, CRTs, monitors, studio 215 Voyageur Pointe-Claire QC H9R 6B2. 514 426-4104 Fax: 514 426-4105. Toll-Free: 866 426-4104. Web: www.promark- products, satellite broadcast, webcasting, etc. electronics.ca. Pres Syd Knecht; VP Gord Pomerantz RICHMOND SOUND DESIGN LTD. Branches: 4493 Hawthorne Dr Burlington ON L7L 1G7. 800 363-8855 Fax: 5264 Ross St Vancouver BC V5W 3K7. 905 681-2309 Reg Sls Mgr Sandy Gray. 604 715-9441 Fax: 604 628-3391. Toll-Free: 800 664-5861. sales@richDESCRIPTION: Manufacturer’s representative for bulk cables and connectors, mondsounddesign.com. Web: www.richmondsounddesign.com. Pres Charlie and manufacturer of custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses. Company Richmond; Controller Marilyn Williams established in 1987. Number of Employees: 45. DESCRIPTION: Developer of SoundMan-Server Virtual Sound System with up to 1000 input and output channels and the ShowMan show control system. Developed PROVISION VIDEO SALES & RENTALS INC. for use in all applications with real time and time code chase features. Systems in use 143 3rd Ave W Vancouver BC V6Y 1E6. 604 876-0940 Fax: 604 876-8269. info@provisionvideo.com. Web: www.provi- world wide. Company established in 1972. Number of Employees: 5. sionvideo.com. Pres Stephen Melvin; VP Steven Fuzessery ROHDE & SCHWARZ CANADA INC. DESCRIPTION: We sell and rent video production tools from camcorders to a wide 750 Palladium Dr Suite 102 Ottawa ON K2V 1C7. variety of accessories. 613 592-8000 Fax: 613 592-8009. Toll-Free: 877 438-2880. sales.rsc@rohdeschwarz.com. Web: www.rohde-schwarz.com. Pres Jack Cowper; Sls Mgr Mary PRYSMIAN CABLES AND SYSTEMS Lynn O’Brien; Mktg Mgr Eric Pefau; Serv Mgr S Hingorani 700 Industrial Dr Lexington SC 29072. 803 951-4800 Toll-Free: 800 669-0808. Toll-Free Fax: 800 951-5040. comm. DISTRIBUTORS: Navair Inc. cables@prysmian.com. Web: www.prysmianusa.com. Pres/CEO Martin Hanchard; DESCRIPTION: Sales & service of broadcast transmitter and test equipment, analog and digital, including spectrum analysers, power meters, test receivers and VP/Gen Mgr Brian DiLascia; VP-Hum Res Scott Adams video quality analyzers. Also represent AVT, & others. Company established in MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Comm-Serve Marketing Inc. DESCRIPTION: Prysmian offers a complete line of single-mode and multi- 1970. Number of Employees: 28. mode fibre optic cables for outside plant, premises, and last-mile applications. ROSCO LABORATORIES LTD. Prysmian’s product lineup includes stranded ribbon loose tube cables in fibre 1241 Denison St Unit 44 Markham ON L3R 4B4. counts from 12 to 1728, stranded loose tube cables from 2 to 312, ribbon in central 905 475-1400 Fax: 905 475-3351. Toll-Free: 888 767-2686. info@roscocanada.com. loose tube cables, and indoor/outdoor riser-rated loose tube fibre counts from 2 to Web: www.rosco.com/canada. Pres Tom Swartz; Mktg/Prod Mgr Stephen Spendiff 144. A full range of plenum products and connectivity hardware is also available. DESCRIPTION: Manufactures & distributes a broad prod. line of materials to the Additionally, Prysmian is strategically focused on fibre to the home, business and entertainment industry. Incl.: light control & color effects filters, projection screens curb, and can provide a complete solution to meet any customer’s needs. Prysmian & patterns, fog systems, scenic & video paint, background/designer materials incl. is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TL900 registered. ‘Roscomurals’ - a computerized painting system for producing expanded images from original artwork or photographs. Company established in 1984. Number of PYLON ELECTRONICS INC. Employees: 9. 5598A McAdam Rd Mississauga ON L4Z 1P1. 905 712-0525 Fax: 905 712-8761. Toll-Free: 888 867-3364. Web: www.pylon- RR ENTERPRISES LTD. electronics.com. Dir-Bus Dev Damir Matesic 2855 Speakman Dr Mississauga ON L5K 1B1. Branches: Ottawa ON. Moncton NB. 905 855-7750 Fax: 905 855-7925. Toll-Free: 877 667-7767. rrsales@rrenterDESCRIPTION: Pylon Electronics Inc. manufactures quality custom cable assem- prises.on.ca. Web: www.rrenterprises.on.ca. Pres Raymond Reichert; VP-Sls/Mktg blies and wire harnesses, OEM and fibre optic cables, contract manufacturing for Paul Parsons; VP-Programming Coung Nguyen electronics and telecommunications industries. Microwave RF cables & semi-rigid DESCRIPTION: RR Enterprises is a leading subscriber management & billing solucoax assemblies. Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 25. tion for Voice, Video & Internet providers. Our worldwide customer base enjoys a truly functional system that is highly automated, extremely user friendly, flexible & QUINTECH ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS INC. cost effective. RR Enterprises is operating in many countries around the world and 250 Airport Rd Indiana PA 15701. is the number one supplier to the Canadian cable industry. Company established 724 349-1412 Fax: 724 349-1421. Toll-Free: 800 839-3658. info@quintech- in 1986. Number of Employees: 30. electronics.com. Web: www.quintechelectronics.com. Pres/CEO Dan Prushnok; SF MARKETING INC. VP Frank Elling; Mktg Coord Erik Ryen; Sls/Mktg Mgr Shyam Madupulu; Tech 325 boul Bouchard Dorval QC H9S 1A9. Sls Rep Todd Fritz 514 780-7020 Toll-Free: 800 363-8855. info@sfm.ca. Web: www.sfm.ca. Pres Sol DISTRIBUTORS: Advanced Media Technologies; Capella; EASI; Gertech; Heartland Fleising; VP-Sls Jean-Louis Blanchard; VP-Mktg Denise Tam; Tech Support Marc Video Systems; Image Communications; Incospec ATX; Mega Hertz; NCS St-Jacques; Tech Support Richard Boileau; Tech Support Chris Brooks Industries, Inc; Nickless Schirmer & Co; Power & Telephone of Canada Ltd; SFG; DESCRIPTION: SF Marketing Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of professional Satellite Engineering Group; Toner Cable Equipment; Tulsat. audio and lighting equipment including Neutrik connector; Canare cables; Digiflex DESCRIPTION: Quintech is the source for reliable broadband RF/Microwave cables; Shure microphones and Raxxess hardware. Visit www.sfm.ca for our comsignal management solutions operating between DC and 40 GHz Quintech’s focus plete line card. Company established in 1978. Number of Employees: 122. is high-performance switching, routing, sensing, splitting, combining, frequency conversion and signal distribution products. Quintech provides standard and cus- SADELCO, INC. tom configurations for both commercial and military broadband communications 75 W Forest Ave Englewood NJ 07631. 201 569-3323 Fax: 201 569-6285. sales@sadelco.com. Web: www.sadelco.com. applications. Company established in 1989. Number of Employees: 77. Pres Leslie Kaplan; VP-Ops Sharon Svec RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Telonix Communications Inc. 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5W9. DESCRIPTION: Signal level meters, calibrators, noise generators & leakage detec604 942-1001 Fax: 604 942-1010. info@radialeng.com. Web: www.radialeng. tors. Company established in 1960. com. Dir-Sls/Mktg Peter L Janis MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: AIE Patch Bays; Acoustical Interiors; Amps; SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA Audio Accessories; Demeter; EDAC; PAS; Quart Pro; Radial Engineering; Senior; 7037 Financial Dr Mississauga ON L5N 6R3. 905 542-3535 Fax: 905 542-0940. Web: www.samsung.ca. Pres/CEO J S Park Telecast; VAC. DESCRIPTION: Radial is a Canadian distributor of audio/video & live broadcast DESCRIPTION: Manufactures and distributes InfoRanger family of DOCSIS cable equipment, such as Radial DI’s Telecast-Fiber systems, Gefell microphones and modems, including data cable modem (Model: SCM-110R) and VoIP cable modem (Model: SCM-200R). Company incorporated in North America in 1996. Primacoustic treatment. Company established in 1991. Number of Employees: 30. Subsidiary of the Seoul, Korea-based Samsung Group, the 14th-largest company RADIAN COMMUNICATION SERVICES CORP. in the world. Number of Employees: 270. 461 Cornwall Rd Oakville ON L6J 7S8. 905 844-1242 Fax: 905 844-8837. Toll-Free: 866 472-3426. sales@radiancorp. SCHINDLER TOWER INC. com. Web: www.radiancorp.com. Pres/CEO Jack Pulkinen; VP/Gen Mgr Rick 360 Montrose St N Unit 3 Cambridge ON N3H 2H8. 519 650-5093 Fax: 519 650-9546. Toll-Free: 888 658-5100. info@schindlerSullivan; VP-Sls/Mktg David Hahn; VP-Eng John Wahba Branches: 6780 Glover Rd Langley BC V3A 4R6. 604 534-7941. 2109 5th St tower.com. Web: www.schindlertower.com. Pres Ron Schindler Nisku AB T9E 7X4. 403 955-8738. 829 50th St E Bay C Saskatoon SK S7K 3Y5. DESCRIPTION: Design, Manufacture and Installation of Communication Towers, 306 664-4411. 1591 Brookside Blvd Winnipeg MB R2R 1V6. 204 633-7210. 1126 Installation of Antennas, Transmission Lines & Obstruction Lighting Equipment. Invicta Dr Oakville ON L6L 6G1. 905 844-6796. 3450 boul Losch Saint-Hubert QC Maintenance of the above. Company established in 1969. Number of Employees: 11. J3Y 5T6. 514 462-0222. 128 Truro Hts Truro NS B2N 5V2. 902 893-3043. SEACHANGE INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS: Andrew Cable; Eupen Cable; Honeywell; Hughey & Phippips; 124 Acton St Maynard MA 01754. RFS Cable; Tower Lighting; Will-Burt Masts. 978 897-0100 Fax: 978 897-0132. Pres/CEO Bill Styslinger; VP-Mktg/Comm DESCRIPTION: Canada’s largest supplier of broadcast & communications towers, James Kelso; Sr VP Worldwide Sls Ira Goldfarb; Sr VP-Bus Dev/Strat Plan Yvette with in house engineering, fabrication & installation. Our branch office network has Kanouff; Dir-Commun John Coulbourn been strategically located for rapid erection crew dispatch. In addition Radian is a DESCRIPTION: SeaChange drives the on-demand business with highly automated distributor for many ancilliary communications prods. & has the capability to turn and fault-resilient digital video systems. Today, SeaChange’s VOD systems proaround complete turnkey sites. We also offer Rohn Towers and Ram Fall Protection vide over 1.7 million on-demand streams in over 100 deployments worldwide, Products. Company established in 1962. Number of Employees: 375. including 17 of the top 25 television markets for North America’s largest television operators including Rogers, MTS, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and more. RESOURCES ELECTRONICS INC. SeaChange’s Multiverse software enables broadband operators to package, 1 Lakewood Cres RR 3 Bobcaygeon ON K0M 1A0. 705 738-2112 Fax: 705 738-6116. Toll-Free: 800 387-4141. Web: www.resourc- promote and administer on-demand and broadcast video applications to any IP-connected device. Multiverse has open APIs and is based on standards es.on.ca. Pres Brian Mills; Sec-Treas Sharon Mills DISTRIBUTORS: Fibre & Fibre Peripherals; Holland Electronics; KTech; Magnavox; including C, HTML, JavaScript and DVD, enabling broadband operators and
third-parties to easily implement new applications to differentiate their subscriber services. SeaChange also offers several fully-integrated on-demand applications for Multiverse, including time-shifted TV, games and DVD-on-demand and content navigation, which are created by SeaChange’s settop software development team, one of the industry’s largest. The Multiverse Suite complements SeaChange’s IP video system, capitalizing on the automation, storage and streaming capabilities of the world’s most widely deployed on-demand system. Company established in 1993. Number of Employees: 400+.
SELECTCOM SUPPLY INC.
101-9658 186 St Surrey BC V4N 3N7. 604 882-0124 Fax: 604 881-0004. Toll-Free: 800 667-4415. administration@selectcom.net. Web: www.selectcom.net. Pres Corinne Smith; Sls Mgr Mike Smith; Sls Rep WEST Bruce Mallory; Sls Rep WEST Steve Jones; Sls Rep EAST Ray Hladysh MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: AGO Industries; Aerovoe; Allright Ladder; Alpha Tech; Arcom; Arrow; Bemomatic; CSL Silicones; Cable Pro; Cable Spinning; Cableprep; Caddy; Canadian Flexi-Drills; Champion Products; Coleman Cable; CommScope; Condux Int’l; Drake; Dynpro Group; Eagle Comtornics; Featherlite; General Cable; Greenlee; Helix; Holland Electronics; Klein; Lemco Tool; Middle Atlantic; Motorola; PCI Technologies; Pacific; Paladin; Pirelli Cable Inc; Primex; Priority Electronics; Remee; Rhino; Rip Tie; Ripley Tools; Ruttan; SCS Audit Tags; SCS Brackets; Sencore; Telecrafter Products; Tylon Hellerman; Universal Remotes; Viewsonics; WaveCom Electronics. DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer/distributor of new & used CATV equipment, CCTV, DATA and Audio Video products. A value added distributor & manufacturer of quality products. Serving the Canadian & International Cable Television & Broadband Communications Industry. Company established in 1982.
Cda/BCS Anil Sethi; VP-Sls/Mktg BCS Raj Rawana; VP-Sls/Mktg Content Creation Jeff Ibbotson; Gen Mgr Sys Integration Tony Louis; Strategic Mktg Mgr Brian Young Branches: 65 North Bend St St. Coquitlam BC V3K 6N9. 604 945-8088 Fax: 604 945-0819. 1602 Tricont Ave Whitby ON L1N 7C3. 905 686-2201 Fax: 905 686-4802. 7955 Trans Canada Hwy Saint-Laurent QC H4S 1L3. DESCRIPTION: The Broadcast Communication Solutions Group is a division of Sony of Canada Ltd., headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. BCS markets and supports Sony’s full range of professional video and audio equipment for broadcast, production, business, government, medical and education through a network of authorized dealers. Company established in 1975. Number of Employees: 1035.
hardware&software
one-year warranty. Company established in 1993. Number of Employees: 35.
TVC COMMUNICATIONS
119 Jefferson Ave Toronto ON M6K 3E4. 416 588-6712 Fax: 416 588-6869. Toll-Free: 888 516-3333. louise@sourceshop. com. Web: www.sourceshop.com. Pres Louise Nardella DESCRIPTION: Suppliers of Lighting & Grip Equipment, Expendable Supplies & Accessories to the Entertainment Industry since 1993. We are the creators of Authentic Crew Gear, the most durable tool belts and pouches on the market, custom made for us, right here, in Toronto. www. authenticcrewgear.com The Source Shop can also take care of all of your promotional product/incentive needs, with a focus on earth friendly products. Company established in 1993. Number of Employees: 4.
800 Airport Rd Annville PA 17003. 717 838-3306 Fax: 717 838-3378. temoff@tvcinc.com. Web: www.tvcinc.com. Pres/ CEO Robert Ackerman; Intl Sr VP Steve Quinn; Sr VP-Sls B Lindberg; VP-Sls Rick Anderson; Exec VP-Sls/Mktg Paul Joong; Sr VP-Mktg B Reed; Exec VP-Info Sys Jim Lloyd; Exec VP-Ops J Manari; VP-Natl Accts D Hibdon; Mktg Mgr Jere Geib Branches: TVC Canada 7880 Woodbine Ave Markham ON L3R 2N7. 800 3199933 Fax: 905 477-9665 sales@tvcinc.com. Web: www.tvccanada.com Pres Steve Quinn; VP-Bus Dev Luc Morissette; Gen Mgr Theresa Wilson; Product Mgr Greg Giddings; Product Mgr Kevin Alleyne; Product Mgr Dave Evans; Dir-Mktg Tim Emoff. Location: Phoenix AZ. Location: Chino CA. Location: San Clemente CA. Location: Sacramento CA. Location: Houston TX. Location: Parker CO. Location: Wadsworth OH. Location: Sarasota FL. Location: Chambersburg PA. Location: Middletown PA. Location: Annville PA. Location: Buffalo NY. Location: Brentwood TN.. Location: Bethal VT. Location: Lewisville TX. Location: Crawfordsville FL. Location: Buckinghamshire. Location: Maple Ridge BC. Location: Calgary AB. Location: Markham ON. Location: Longueuil QC. DESCRIPTION: TVC Communications is a full line distributor to the telecommunications industry, providing the technology, products and services needed to build, maintain and upgrade coax, twisted pair, fibre and broadband networks of today and tomorrow. Company established in 1952. Number of Employees: 450.
STANDARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
TAMAQUA CABLE PRODUCTS CORP.
THE SOURCE SHOP
111 Knox St Torrance CA 90502. 310 532-5300 Fax: 310 532-0397. Toll-Free: 800 745-2445. satcommsales@ stdcom.com. Web: www.standardcom.com. COO Ken Rodgers; Natl Dir-Sls Ian Thomas; Dir-New Prods Michael Yates; Inside Sls Jeanette Hubbard SENCORE INC. DESCRIPTION: Standard Communications Corp. is the world’s largest manu3200 Sencore Dr Sioux Falls SD 57107. 605 339-0100 Fax: 605 367-1006. Toll-Free: 800 736-2673. sales@sencore. facturer of video rebroadcast quality satellite television receivers and offers a com. Web: www.sencore.com. Pres/CEO Al Bowden; Natl Sls Mgr Garrett Carter; complete line of CATV headend and fiber optic transmission products for all cable systems applications. Company established in 1969. Number of Employees: 50. Prod/Mktg Mgr Brad Johnson; Commun Mgr Chuck Robertson DESCRIPTION: Sencore designs & manufactures a full line of IP/MPEG and STIRLING CONNECTORS COMPANY CATV instruments. Each unit is designed to meet your system analyzing and 15 Bayberry Lane SS 1 Niagara-on-the-Lke ON L0S 1J0. troubleshooting needs with exclusive tests. Sencore’s new line of signal level 905 468-1512 Fax: 905 468-1512. Toll-Free: 800 260-6689. brucebuck@symmeters are backed by Soncore’s new 3 year extended warranty. For all your test- patico.ca. Web: www.stirlingcanada.com. VP-Sls/Mktg Bruce Buck ing needs call 1-800-Sencore (736-2673) today. Company established in 1951. Branches: Location: 1805 West 18th St. Indianapolis IN 46202. 800 260-6689 Number of Employees: 179. Fax: 800 418-4081 Pres Bud Clifford; VP Rick Gary. DISTRIBUTORS: Trispec Communications Inc. SETTE INC. DESCRIPTION: Stirling designs & manufactures a full range of brass drop line 1500 av Papineau bureau 100 Montréal QC H2K 4L9. 514 525-1245 Fax: 514 525-1186. m.drouin@sette.com. Web: www.sette.com. connectors & adaptors for broadband networks and Satellite Communications Gen Mgr Marie Drouin; Chief Eng/Tech Dir Dominique Mennessier; Dir- Equipment. Company established in 1965. Number of Employees: 25. Captioning/Subtitling Denise Caron; Dir-Tech Serv François Dubé STRAND LIGHTING (CANADA) INC. ECLAIRAGES DESCRIPTION: - Television standards conversion and duplication STRAND (CANADA) INC. - DVD and CD-ROM digital conversion, compression and 2430 Lucknow Dr Unit 15 Mississauga ON L5S 1V3. duplication 905 677-7130 Fax: 905 677-6859. Toll-Free: 800 387-3403. Web: www.strand- Encoding for video-on-demand lighting.com. Pres Donna E Appleton; Natl Sls/Mktg Mgr Richard Goode; Tech - Closed captioning Exec Isaac Karpati; Sls Coord-Eastern Graham Fraser - Film subtitling (English- French / French- English) DESCRIPTION: Manufacture, sales & service of lighting, dimming, control, and - Videodescription for the visually impaired distribution equipment for television, film, video, theatrical and architectural - Ground based and satellite transmission links applications. Company established in 1954. Number of Employees: 16. Television channel broadcasting. Company established in 1979. Number of SUNRISE TELECOM BROADBAND Employees: 50. 10281 rue Renaude-Lapointe Anjou QC H1J 2T4. SKOTEL CORPORATION 514 725-6652 Fax: 514 725-5637. Toll-Free: 800 297-9726. catv@sunriset92094 CSP Portobello Brossard QC J4W 3K8. elecom.com. Web: www.sunrisetelecom.com/broadband. Pres Raffaele Gerbasi; 514 806-2340 skotel@videotron.ca. Pres Stephen Scott VP-Bus Dev Bernard Cadieux; VP-North American Sls Bob Stark; Mktg Svcs Mgr MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Applied Electronics. Stefania Ercolano; Dir-Mktg Daniel Babeux DESCRIPTION: Manufacture LTC & VITC time code generators, readers and DESCRIPTION: Look to Sunrise when testing analog, digital, DOCSIS cable inserters, with Jam-Slave and multi-standard capabilities. Company established modem, RF and optical networks. Solutions include automated performance in 1975. Number of Employees: 3. verification, remote troubleshooting, leakage detection, sweep, and proof-of-performance testing. Company established in 1989. Number of Employees: 75. SONO VIDEO INC. 5005 boul Metropolitian E Saint-Leonard QC H1R 1Z7. T.R. PITTS CO. INC. 514 322-8774 Fax: 514 322-7012. info@sonovideo.com. Web: www.sonovideo. PO Box 57 Winona MN 55987. Location: 458 W Sanborn St. com. Pres Daniel Langelier; VP-Fin Yvon Carriere; Asst Sls Dir L Lanciaux; Mktg 507 452-2629 Toll-Free: (US Only) 800 533-8092. trpitts@hbci.com. Pres T R Mgr Ann-Marie Kuziomko; Rental Dir M Hottote; Parts Mgr S Chevalier; Inside Sls Pitts; VP J T Pitts; Sec-Treas S T Wood B Nantel; Acct Exec M Demontigny; Acct Exec F Langelier; Acct Exec R Darche; DESCRIPTION: Manufacture’s rep. of cable TV prods. to round out cable equip. Acct Exec D Landry; Dir-Tech Serv P Leduc & supplies, 6 ft. Marker flags, cable pullers. Dist. many items - complete supply Branches: 771 rue des Rocailles Québec QC G2J 1A2. 418 622-2966 Fax: source for cable oper. Expanding to telecommunications products. Company 418 622-3774 Consultant J F Jomphe; Consultant G Langevin; Rentals Eric Girard; established in 1968. Number of Employees: 5. Consultant E Boisvert. TVC CANADA MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: ABM Products Inc; AKG; AMX; AVP; Abtus; 7880 Woodbine Ave Markham ON L3R 2N7. Accordent Technology; Allen & Heath; Allen Avionics; Alpha Telecom; Amphibico; 905 477-7772 Fax: 905 477-9665. Toll-Free: 800 319-9933. sales@tvcinc.com. Anton Bauer; Aphex; Apple; Architectural Acoustics; Atlas Sound; Audio Technica; Web: www.tvccanada.com. Pres Steve Quinn; VP-Bus Dev Luc Morissette; Gen Audisoft; Avenger; BVS; Barco; Beachtek; Behringer; Belden; Beyer Dynamics; Mgr Theresa Wilson; Product Mgr Greg Giddings; Product Mgr Kevin Alleyne; Bogen; Bretford; Bryston; Buhl; CBM; Cablek; Caliphone; Canare; Canon; Carver; Product Mgr Dave Evans; Dir-Mktg Tim Emoff Chrosziel; Clock Audio; Cosmicar; Crestron; Crown; DOD; DPA; DSC; Da-lite; Branches: 11393 Kingston St Unit 1 Maple Ridge BC V2X 0Y7. twilson@ Data Video; Denon; Desisti; Digiflex; Draper; Electo-Voice; Elmo; Ergo; Event; tvcinc.com. 200-259 Midpark Way SE Calgary AB T2X 1M2. bbairstow@tvcinc. Evertz; Extron; FEC; Focus; For A; For-A; Fostex; Frezzolini; Fujinon; Furman; com. 884 Trans Canada Place Longueuil QC J4G 2M1. 800 674-2641 Fax: Garner; Gefen; Glidecam; Hafler; Hale; Horita; Ianiro; Inter-M; JBL; JVC; Jamo; 450 674-1554 lmorissette@tvcinc.com. VP Luc Morissette. 201 Brownlow Ave K & M; Kramer; LA Audio; LG Electronics; Lacie; Littlite; Lowel Lite; Lowerpro; Suite 44 Dartmouth NS B3B 1W2. Luxor; M-Audio; Mackie; Manfrotto; Marantz; Marathon; Marshall; Maxell; DISTRIBUTORS: ABM; ADC; Alpha Tech; Andrew Corporation; BGI Technology Medical Computing Group; Middle Atlantic; Mitsubishi; Mogami; Monostat; Inc., A TVC Company; BarcoNet; Bekaert; Blonder Tongue; CANUSA; Cableprep; Multi-Caisses; Navitor; Neumann; Neutrik; O’Connor; OMB; Omnimount; Osram California Amplifier; Channel Master; CommScope; Core Nerworks; Corning Sylvania; PSC; Peavey; Peerless; Pelco; Pelican; Petrol; Photoflex; Pioneer; Gibert; DX Communications; Draka Comteq; Drake; Lindsay; Maxcell; OFS Fiber; Polycom; Porta Brace; Porta-jib by Losmady; Premier; Presonus; Primacoustic; Primex Manufacturing Ltd; Reltec; Ruttan; Senior Industries; Sonora; Tektronix; Primera; Prodisplay; QSC; Quick Lock; RDL; Rane; Raxxess; Raynox; Rolls; Toshiba; Tyco; White Sands. Rololight; Ross; Rycote; Sabine; Sachtler; Samsung; Sanyo; Satchler; Schoeps; DESCRIPTION: TVC Canada provides complete product and system solutions in ScriptLinc; Sennheiser; Shure; Sierra Video Systems; Sigma; Simnet; Smart analog and digital technologies to broadband industries in CATV, telecom, broadTechnologies; Sonex; Sonic Solutions; Sony; Soundcraft; Soundtube; Special cast, data, private and security. Include RF, fibre, microwave, LMCS/MMDS, video Projects; Stonewood; Symetrix; TOA; Tandberg; Tannoy; Tascam; Teac; Telex; data and public networks. Product categories cover: satellite TVRO; headend signal Tiffen; Time Master; Van Den Bergh; VariZoom; Velbon; Veltronics; Vertical 7; acquisition, processing and management; RF/coaxial active and passive distribution; Video International; Videotek; Videotek by Harris; Viewsonic; Vogels; Wacom; fibre and hybrid fibre/coax distribution systems; subscriber and local loop products; Warfdale; Watec; Winsted; Wohler. RF modem and Internet network systems; signal security active and passive; DESCRIPTION: Sono Video is a provider of complete solutions for all your measurement and test for fibre, RF and data; tools for installation and maintenance; audiovideo, audiovisual, broadcast and automation needs. Our vision : Careful cabinets, pedestals and major aerial and burial system components. Services analysis of your requests; Complete confidentiality on all aspects of your projects; consist of applications engineering and technical services. Applications engineering: Professional and accurate information; Your expectations met within your best System performance design, field services, installations, technical audits, proof of interest; Competent and efficient service, guraranteed. Company established in performance and product support. The TVC Canada Technical Service Department 1976. Number of Employees: 60. is a complete service facility offering the following: C-COR.Net authorized warranty SONY OF CANADA LTD. repair, Antec authorized power supply repair, upgrade and modification, field ser115 Gordon Baker Rd North York ON M2H 3R6. vices, maintenance contracts, quality control and verification testing, and assembly. 416 499-1414 Fax: 416 499-8290. cis@sony.ca. Web: www.sony.ca. Sr VP of Sony All repairs are performed by qualified factory trained technicians and are backed by a
PO Box 347 Schuylkill Haven PA 17972. Location: 300 Willow St 717 385-4381 Fax: 717 385-1092. Sls Rep W Gehrig DISTRIBUTORS: All Cable. DESCRIPTION: Cable-in-conduit, coaxial & fiber optic cable pre-installed in “Ducted Systems”. Sizes from 1/2” to 3” in for buried, aerial & underground applications. (1990 listing).
TANDBERG TELEVISION INC.
12633 Challenger Pky Suite 250 Orlando FL 32826. 407 380-7055 Fax: 407 380-6691. americasales@tandbergtv.com. Web: www.tandbergtv.com. Reg Sls Mgr Terry Allison; Mktg Exec Lisa Hobbs; Chief Exec Eric Cooney DISTRIBUTORS: Acura Technology; Capella; Telesat Canada. DESCRIPTION: TANDBERG Television (Olslo, Norway, Stock Exchange: TAT) is a market leader in the provision of open solutions for the digital broadcasting of audio, data and video across various networks including cable, satellite, terrestrial, IP and telecom.
TANNOY NORTH AMERICA INC.
335 Gage Ave Suite 1 Kitchener ON N2M 5E1. 519 745-1158 Fax: 519 745-2364. Toll-Free: 800 525-7081. inquiries@tannoyna. com. Web: www.tannoy.com. Media & Mktg Relations Jennifer Schause; Cust Serv Mgr Wayne Dietrich; Man Dir Marc Bertrand DESCRIPTION: Tannoy is a leading innovator of premium audio solutions utilizing cutting edge acousitc, electronic and digital expertise. Company established in 1980. Number of Employees: 20.
TEKRON COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC.
4066 rue Steinberg Saint-Laurent QC H4R 2G7. 514 335-0152 Fax: 514 335-0172. Toll-Free: 800 387-6797. sales@tekronsystems.com. Web: www.tekronsystems.com. Gen Mgr Mike Farkouh; Sls/Admn Mgr L Knight; Tech Mgr Michael Manna; Prod Coord KARIM CHIHANI MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: ARCOM - Maritimes. DISTRIBUTORS: ACCURA; AMT; Fox Electronics. DESCRIPTION: Tekron is a manufacturer of products and system solutions for signal switching, monitoring and control applications in CATV Headend & Broadcast Transmission site. It offers solutions to: (1) Channel & Broadband feed (RF, L-Band, CATV, video/audio & ASI/SDI) monitoring for for automatic redundancy switching and alarm. (2) IF/video matrix switching for channel substitution, contact closure & AC-power switching for remote site equipment control. (3) Transmitter signal monitoring & alarm over IP-Networks at remote Broadcast transmission & translation sites. - Automatic switching stations are designed for redundancy & backup of broadband CATV and LNB/L-band feeds, and RF/video/audio/ASI channels. - Matrix switching systems are ideal for scheduled channel substitution and emergency switching. - Signal & site monitoring stations offer an economical alternative to small remote transmission sutes and Headend/hubs for monitoring and alarm applications. - Remote site equipment control stations are useful to reset network and IRD receivers equipment on the fly from any touch-tone telephone.
TEKTRONIX CANADA INC.
675 Cochrane Dr East Tower Floor 6 Markham ON L3R 0B8. Toll-Free: 800 6615625. Web: www.tektronix.com. Sls Mgr Sylvia Fantin Branches: Location: St. Laurent QC. 514 331-4334. Toronto ON. 416 7475000 S Monk. DESCRIPTION: Subsidiary of U.S. based Tektronix, Inc., of Portland, OR. We manufacture a wide selection of Video test & measurement products. Test instruments include baseband waveform monitors, vectorscopes & generators, MPEG monitors and analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.. Tektronix is a leader in the test, measurement and monitoring market with more than 60 years of experience. Company established in 1946.
TELECRAFTER PRODUCTS
12687 W Cedar Dr Suite 100 Lakewood CO 80228. 303 986-0086 Fax: 303 986-1042. Toll-Free: 800 257-2448. mail@telecrafter. com. Web: www.telecrafter.com. DESCRIPTION: Designs and supplies installation products that attach, identify, and protect the cables used in broadband delivery services. Coaxial cable fastening products include Flex Clips™ RB Clip Guns and RB Cable Clips, Push-in Clips, and Lock-in™ Vinyl Siding Clips. Among the cable identification products are address ID cablemarkers, serialized tags, service control tags, write-on tags, bar-codes tags, special purpose and custom tags. Cable guard products, such as the 1” and 2” SnapGuard™ Conduit and accessories, protect installations from landscape equipment and animal chew. Also: Fitting Savers, House Boxes, Sealing Links, Feed-Through Bushings, and Split Bolts.
TELEDAC INC.
635C De La Noue Montreal QC H3E 1W1. 450 659-6362 Toll-Free: 888 659-6362. general@teledac.com. Web: www.teledac.com. Sales Eng/Pres Martin Chouinard; Tech Serv Andre Beaudin DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of IRISTEXT message generator, video billboard and Tellimage Multi-media Broadcast systems with options for MPEG-2 play back, CCIR-601 quality still pictures, local temperature. Company established in 1978.
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TELONIX COMMUNICATIONS INC.
305 Industrial Pky S Unit 15 Aurora ON L4G 6X7. 905 727-3050 Fax: 905 727-2991. Toll-Free: 888 835-6649. eric.goulden@telonix. ca. Web: www.telonix.ca. Pres Eric Goulden; Natl Sls Mgr Richard Boyne; Sls Mgr QC Robert Basilico; Sls Mgr ON SE Alan Hog; Sls Mgr AB Garry Burows; Sls Mgr SW ON Steven Sun; Mktg Mgr John Cannon; Controller Gordon Procher MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Agilent Technologies; Sunrise Telecom Broadband. DISTRIBUTORS: ASKA; Advanced Fiber Solutions; Amphenol; Bicotest; Cablematic; Clauss; Duracell; Eagle; Fitel; Force; OM-6; PCI Radiodectection; Pelsue; RMS; Riser Bond; Sadelco; Seikoh Giken; Treno. DESCRIPTION: Telonix Communications Inc. is a sales and distribution company specializing in fibre optic and broadband test and measurement equipment and supplies. All products are supported with after-sales training. We invite you to try our personalized service. Company established in 1993. Number of Employees: 14.
TEMPO
325 S El Dorado Mesa AZ 85202. 480 966-2931 Fax: 480 967-8602. Web: www.tempo.textron.com. CEO R Anderson; Dir-Sls Barry Johnson; Natl Sls Mgr J Wozniak; Mktg Mgr B Gill Branches: 1390 Aspen Way Vista CA 92083. 800 642-2155 Fax: 760 598-5634 Web: www.tempo.textron.com VP-Sls/Mktg Carl Thompson; VP-Bus Dev Fred Cordova; Gen Mgr Andrew Boughtwood. DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of test equipment for cable installation, troubleshooting, and repair. Products include tone generator, inductive amplifier, underground cable locator, and ground fault locator for telephone, premise wiring, and related industries. Company established in 1972. Number of Employees: 100.
TERAYON
4988 Great America Pky Santa Clara CA 95054. 408 235-5500 Fax: 408 727-6205. broadband@motorola.com. Web: www.terayon. com. CEO Zaki Rakib; CTO Shlomo Rakib Branches: 700 March Rd Suite 201 Kanata ON K2K 2V9. DESCRIPTION: Terayon is the leading supplier of cable data systems in Canada thanks to extensive deployments by Shaw and Rogers. Terayon offers a complete line of DOCSIS solutions, including the first DOCSIS 2.0 - based solution. Company established in 1993. Number of Employees: 500.
TESTFORCE SYSTEMS INC.
1795 Ironstone Manor Suite 2 Pickering ON L1W 3W9. 905 839-4290 Fax: 905 839-0452. Toll-Free: 800 267-7578. sales@testforce.com. Web: www.testforce.com. Branches: Location: Calgary AB. 403 247-3725. Location: Ottawa ON. 613 8296859. Location: Toronto ON. 905 839-4290. Location: Montréal QC. 514 8560970. DESCRIPTION: Testforce is the most trusted name in Canada for test and measurement equipment. We offer quality HD & SD solutions from material acquisition to post production, distribution and reception.
THOMAS & BETTS LIMITED
TORPEY TIME
2220 Midland Ave Unit 98 Toronto ON M1P 3E6. 416 298-7788 Fax: 416 298-7789. Toll-Free: 800 387-6141. Web: www.torpeytime. com. Eng/Pres Robert J Torpey DISTRIBUTORS: All Electric; Oakwood. DESCRIPTION: Manufacture time systems: master clock systems, central timers, digital or analog secondary clocks, video time displays. Central thermometer systems. Company established in 1975. Number of Employees: 2.
TRYLON/TSF
PO Box 186 Stn Main Elmira ON N3B 2Z6. 519 669-5421 Fax: 519 669-8912. info@trylon.com. Web: www.trylon.com. CEO Jeff More; Product Mgr Mike Hruden; Product Mgr Jack Fonseca; Dir-Sls/Mktg 668 Millway Ave Suite 7 Concord ON L4K 3V2. Jerry Bezner; Engrg Mgr K Penfold 905 660-3797 Fax: 905 660-3019. Toll-Free: 800 379-4620. sales@tradeport. Branches: Location: Whitby ON. Location: Calgary AB. Surrey BC. Location: on.ca. Web: www.tradeport.on.ca. Pres Barry Conway St-Lazare QC. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Clare Instruments; Conway; Denon; F.W. DISTRIBUTORS: Allcan Electronics; Hutton Communications; MacFarlane Bell; GWS Furniture; Good Will Instruments; Grundig; Instek; Kenwood; Noiseken; Electronics; White Radio. Sencore; Simpson. DESCRIPTION: Design, manufacture and installation of a full range of guyed and DISTRIBUTORS: Agilent; Fluke; Meter Man; Raytek; TPI. self support towers. Also fabricate fall protection systems. Full in house engineering DESCRIPTION: Distributor & manufacturer of electrical/electronic test & measure- and testing facilities. Company established in 1954. Number of Employees: 200. ment instrumentation & accessories. Company established in 1982. Number of TYCO ELECTRONICS CANADA Employees: 14. 20 Esna Park Drive Markham ON L3R 1E1. TRI-VISION ELECTRONICS INC. 604 322-3425 Fax: 919 557-4081. credston@tycoelectronics.com. Web: www. 41 Pullman Crt Toronto ON M1X 1E4. telecomOSP.com. Sls Mgr Cdn Chris Redston 416 298-8551 Fax: 416 298-7976. trivision@tri-vision.ca. Web: www.tri-vision. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: JFC Solutions. ca. CEO Najmul Siddiqui; VP-Eng/Research/Dev C Siddiqui; Dir-Corp Comm DISTRIBUTORS: Anixter; Power & Tel; TVC; Trispec. Murray Eldon DESCRIPTION: Manufacture CATV & Telephone Outside Plant accessories: DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer & distributor of CATV products & services. 1) heatshrink tubing, closures, electrical protection devices, fibre optic closures Designer of the World’s first V-Chip decoder & supplier of V-Chip products. and management systems. Company established in 1957. Number of Employees: 2) Complete Addressable Pay-TV & Pay-Per-View Systems. 3) 550/750/Mhz 9,000 worldwide. Addressable Pal & NTSC Pay-TV & Pay-Per-View Converters/Decorders. 4) Infra- VAN-TERIOR OUTFITTERS INC. red hand remote controls, compatibles & universal. 5) 550/750MHz TV Converter. 1093 Lorimar Dr Mississauga ON L5S 1M5. 6) Full in house engineering for all products in NTSC, PAC, B/G, D/K, N and 905 565-0540 Fax: 905 565-0545. Toll-Free: 800 668-7942. sales@vanterior. special purpose of OEM Remote Controls. Company established in 1986. Number com. Web: www.vanterior.com. Pres J Cutrara; Natl Sls Mgr A Holley; Purch Mgr S of Employees: 46. Cutrara; Sls Supvr Bonnie Butts TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES DESCRIPTION: A complete line of ladder racks, partitions, shelving & services to 40 Media Dr Queensbury NY 12804. upfit all makes of vans & pick-ups for the commercial & industrial mkt. Our motto 800 424-4747 Reg Dir-Sls Deanne Petts; Exec Dir Video Pub Craig Stephenson is Years of turning ordinary trucks into efficient working partners. Guaranteed DESCRIPTION: TMS offers Zap2it, a family of electronic, print and web-based guide satisfaction. products as well as community and advertising-based channel systems, all with VECIMA NETWORKS INC. full-motion capability. Number of Employees: 12. 150 Cardinal Pl Saskatoon SK S7L 6H7. 306 955-7075 Fax: 306 955-9919. Toll-Free: 888 292-8266. sales@vecimanetworks.com. Web: www.vecimanetworks.com. Pres/CEO Surinder Kumar; COO Hugh Wood; CFO Mike Barry; CTO Gerald Harron; Exec VP/VP-Research/Dev Douglas Fast; Asst VP-Wireless Sls Saket Kumar; VP-Corp Strategy Sumit Kumar; VP-OEM Relations/Cust Support Bob Colwill; Asst VP Cable Sls Grant Roesch; VP-Bus Dev Richard Blenkinsop TRILITHIC, INC. Branches: 4210 Commerce Cir Victoria BC V8Z 6N6. 250 881-1982 Fax: 9710 Park Davis Dr Indianapolis IN 46235. 317 895-3600 Fax: 317 895-3613. Toll-Free: 800 344-2412. instrumentsales@ 250 881-1974. 505 Consumers Rd Suite 401 North York ON M2J 4V8. 416 502trilithic.com. Web: www.trilithic.com. Pres Terry Bush; CEO Bruce Malcolm; VP-Sls 3227 Fax: 416 502-2968. DISTRIBUTORS: Capella Telecommunications Inc; Comlink Systems; EVSL Mark Webb; Mktg/Commun Mgr Karalee Slayton (Earthvision Systems Ltd.); Incospec Communications Inc; Mega Hertz; TVC MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Trispec Communications Inc. DESCRIPTION: Trilithic Inc. is a leading supplier of HFC & RF LAN test equipment. Canada; Trispec Communications Inc. Trilithic Inc. manufactures signal level meters, leakage equipment, Return Path DESCRIPTION: Vecima Networks Inc. is a world-leading designer and manufacturer Maintenance Equipment, filters, attenuators, Test Equipment and a range of RF of products that target digital simucast, switched digital video, IP video, video on switches, attenuators and other RF components. Company established in 1987. demand, data-over-cable, advanced analog and broadband wireless applications. Company established in 1988. Number of Employees: 650. Number of Employees: 150.
TRADEPORT ELECTRONICS GROUP
700 av Thomas St-Jean-sur-Richel QC J2X 2M9. Toll-Free: (Cust Serv) 888 4686656. Toll-Free Fax: 888 480-8818. Web: www.tnb-canada.com. VP Utility/Comms John F Sencich; Natl Sls Mgr-Utility/Comms Jean-Marc Theoret; Sales RepQC/Eastern Cda Comms Frederic Bougard; Sales Rep-ON/Western Cda Comms Robert Sette DISTRIBUTORS: Diamond/Sachs -Trispec; LRC; Power & Tel; White Radio. DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of LRC Snap-N-Seal Drop Line ‘F’ Series Connectors, Hard Line Trunk & Distribution Connectors, Diamond/Sachs Pole line Hardware, Blackburn - Grounding Products, Deltec - Lashing Cable Support, Kold-N-Klose TRILOGY COMMUNICATIONS INC. - Closures - Sheath repair System, Ty-Rap - Cable Fastening & Support products. 2910 Highway 80 E Pearl MS 39208. Company established in 1898. Number of Employees: 18,000. 601 932-4461 Fax: 601 939-6637. Toll-Free: 800 874-5649. info@trilogycoax. TIMES FIBER CANADA LIMITED com. Web: www.trilogycoax.com. Chairman/Pres/CEO Shinn Lee; Exec VP580 O’Brien Rd Renfrew ON K7V 3Z2. Sls/Mktg Bill Lee; Dir-Sls Newell Simrall; Dir of West Coast Accts Jim Oldham; 613 432-8566 Fax: 613 432-6888. Toll-Free: 800 268-0800. glenn.dawe@timesfi- Mktg Coord Fei Wei ber.com. Web: www.timesfiber.com. Pres Z Raley; Dir-Cdn Ops B Holt; Cdn Sls Mgr DESCRIPTION: Trilogy Communications designs, manufactures and markets a R Glenn Dawe; Dir-Mktg C Huffman full range of cable products for broadband wireless communications. Our product DISTRIBUTORS: Capella Telecommunications Inc; K & D Pratt; Trispec includes AirCell® Transline, Radiating & Plenum cables, which offer the best Communications Inc. solutions for tower, metro & in-building applications. Made in USA. Company DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of coaxial cables & jumpers, coaxial/twisted pair established in 1985. composite cables, HDTV & audio/video jumpers, cablemodem kits, fiber optic cable TRISPEC COMMUNICATIONS INC. assemblies & accessories. Distributor for Extreme Broadband Engineering’s line of 8500 rue Pascal-Gagnon Saint-Léonard QC H1P 1Y4. drop amplifiers, splitters & premise enclosures. Company established in 1948. 514 328-2025 Fax: 514 328-6078. Toll-Free: 800 363-7810. trispec@trispec.com. Number of Employees: 1,000+. Web: www.trispec.com. Pres Nino Cesta; VP-Sls/Mktg Gary Cote; VP-Ops Vincent TIMES FIBER COMMUNICATIONS INC. Cesta; Mgr of Carriers Gary Macri; Telecom Sls Mgr Carey Gibson; Reg Sls Mgr 358 Hall Ave Wallingford CT 06492. Roy Roberts; Reg Sls Mgr Ron Brown; Reg Sls Mgr Roger Plourde; Purch Mgr 203 265-8500 Fax: 203 265-8422. Toll-Free: 800 677-2288. Web: www.timesfiber. Claude Molnar; Mgr Eng Serv Nigel Smith com. Pres Zak Raley; Sls Mgr Glenn Dawe; Dir Worldwide Mktg Chris Huffman; Branches: 2410 2 Ave SE Bay G Calgary AB T2E 6J9. 888 264-3333 Fax: Dir Can Ops Barry Holt 403 207-7172 Sls Mgr Ron Brown. 7330 Victoria Pk Ave Markham ON L3R 1J1. Branches: Times Fiber Canada Limited 580 O’Brien Rd Renfrew ON K7V 3Z2. 888 494-4474 Fax: 905 474-3553. 8500 Pascal Gagnon Saint-Léonard QC 800 268-0800 Fax: 613 432-6888 glenn.dawe@timesfiber.com. Web: www.times- H1P 1Y4. 800 363-7810 Reg Sls Mgr Roger Plourde. fiber.com Pres Z Raley; Dir-Cdn Ops B Holt; Cdn Sls Mgr R Glenn Dawe; Dir-Mktg MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: A.M. Communications; Airspan; Alcoa C Huffman. Fujicura; Cablematic; Canopy; Ceragon; Drake; Electroline; Fluke Networks Inc; MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Capella Telecommunications Inc; Trispec G.N. Nettest; Huber + Suhner; Minacom Inc; Motorola; Multilet US; Noyes Fiber Communications Inc. Systems; OFS; PDI; QPC; Raiscom Inc; Stirling Connectors; Telco Systems; DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of coaxial, fiber optic, cellular, power and composite Telewire Supply; Thomas & Betts; Thomson Multimedia; Times Fiber Corp; Trilithic; cables coaxial semiflex connectors and jumper assemblies for the telecommunica- Tyco; UT Starcom; VOOM; ZTE. tions industries. ISO 9001 certified. Company established in 1948. Number of DESCRIPTION: A Canadian-owned company that provides a complete range of Employees: 1000+. products and technical services (RF, optical, data, wireless telephone) for the broadband network industries. Products include: headend equipment, line passives and TOA CANADA CORPORATION actives, installation and construction material, RF and optical test equipment, VOIP, 6150 Kennedy Rd Unit 3 Mississauga ON L5T 2J4. 905 564-3570 Fax: 905 564-3569. Toll-Free: 800 263-7639. Toll-Free Fax: IP, data & telephony. Company established in 1983. Number of Employees: 40. 800 463-3569. sales@toacanada.com. Web: www.toacanada.com. Pres Y TROMPETER ELECTRONICS Takahashi; Natl Sls Mgr Rico Lucia; Admn Mgr Alan Burgess 5550 E McDowell Rd Mesa AZ 85215. DESCRIPTION: TOA Canada and their national dealer base offer complete solutions 480 985-9000 Fax: 480 985-3464. Toll-Free: 800 982-2629. Web: www.trompeter. for all corporate and commercial audio communications and security surveillance com. Pres Joe Norwood; VP-Sls/Mktg Dale Reed requirements. DISTRIBUTORS: Anixter W & C; Farrell; Nemal; Newark; Pacific Radio; Power & Telephone of Canada Ltd; Primestock; Promark; Tower Products. TONER CABLE EQUIPMENT INC. DESCRIPTION: Trompeter is a manufacturer of RF coax, tiax, and twinax transmis969 Horsham Rd Horsham PA 19044. 215 675-2053 Fax: 215 675-7543. Toll-Free: 800 523-5947. info@tonercable.com. sion line connectors, and the tools required for assembly. The company specializes in the central office telco BNC coax wireline. Company established in 1965. Number Web: www.tonercable.com. Pres Robert L Toner; VP Intl B J Toner DESCRIPTION: World wide single source supplier of equipment to the television of Employees: 260. distribution industry, providing headends, satellite receivers, meters, RF processors TRUEPULSE INC. & modulators, taps, splitters, fiber optics, coaxial cable, connectors, converters 76 Fortune Cres Richmond Hill ON L4S 1T5. & amplifiers. Call for a free catalog. Company established in 1971. Number of 905 770-7571 Web: www.truepulse.com. Pres Peter Szoke Employees: 30.
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DESCRIPTION: TruePulse is a supplier of surplus and refurbished telecommunication equipment for the head-end. We have a broad range of CTMS equipment, including Cisco uBR-7200, UBR-MC16C, UBR-MC28C, UBR-MC14C, UBRMC12C, and the UBR-MC11C. Pricing is typically a fraction of buying new. We are interested in buying your old Cisco uBR equipment.
VIEWSONICS INC.
3103 N Andrews Ave Pompano Beach FL 33064. 954 971-8439 Fax: 954 971-4422. Toll-Free: 800 645-7600. Web: www.viewsonics.com. VP/Gen Mgr Brian Mason; Dir-Sls Peter S Chunka; Dir-Mktg Carl Klein Branches: Location: Shanghai. DESCRIPTION: Viewsonics Inc., a division of Emerson Electric, manufactures and sells a wide range of products for the broadband industry. Our new ProFormance series is designed to provide the highest level of performance and includes drop amplifiers, drop splitters, locking terminators, and headend signal management products. We also offer test equipment, pocket oscillators, security devices, subscriber passives, and return path equipment. Company established in 1973. Number of Employees: 150.
WADE ANTENNA LTD.
PO Box 1206 Brantford ON N3T 5T3. Location: 29 Sharp Rd. Brantford ON N3T 5L8. 519 756-7157 Fax: 519 756-5056. Toll-Free: 800 463-1607. Toll-Free Fax: 866 596-6600. sales@wade-antenna.com. Web: www.wadeantenna.com. Pres J P Murphy; VP-Sls/Mktg Ryan Murphy MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: Klugness Electric Supply; Mega Hertz; Midwest Tower; Satellite Engineering Group. DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of Log Periodic antennas and arrays, Parabolic UHF antennas and Yagi TACO antennas. Custom Log arrays are designed to minimize interference. Custom antenna mounts are also available. Wade Log Periodic antennas perform excellent for DIGITAL reception. Company established in 1989. Number of Employees: 30.
WAVE7 OPTICS, INC.
1075 Windward Ridge Pkwy Alpharetta GA 30005. 678 339-1040 Fax: 678 339-1030. Toll-Free: 800 973-4237. info@w7optics.com. Web: www.wave7optics.com. Pres/CEO Thomas Tighe; CTO James Farmer; VPProduct Man William Bryan; Chief Mktg Officer/EVP Ops Emmanuel Vella DESCRIPTION: Wave7 Optics is a leader in Fiber fiber-to-the-home and business providing next-generation broadband services today, while future-proofing their network for tomorrow. Wave7 Optics’ industry-leading Trident7 universal optical access platform supports industry standard ITU G.984 GPON, IEEE 802.3 EPON and Active Ethernet technologies. Trident7 integrates the delivery of very high-speed, dynamically adjustable, symmetrical bandwidth for data, high-quality video and carrier-class telephony services, all over a single fiber.
WAVERIDER COMMUNICATIONS INC.
255 Consumers Rd Suite 500 Toronto ON M2J 1R4. 416 502-3200 Fax: 416 502-2968. sales@vecima.com. Web: www.waverider.com. Pres Bruce Sinclair; VP-Mktg Charles Brown; VP-Eng Jim Chinnick Branches: 6120 1A St SW Calgary AB T2H 0G3. DESCRIPTION: WaveRider is a leading wireless Internet technology company that develops, manufactures and markets products for data communications and wireless Internet networking. WaveRider’s high-performance products use, spread spectrum technology and operate in the license-free 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz ISM frequency bands. Company established in 1997.
WEGENER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Technology Park/Johns Creek 11350 Technology Cir Duluth GA 30097. 770 814-4000 Fax: 770 623-0698. info@wegener.com. Web: www.wegener.com. Pres/COO Ned L Mountain; Chairman/CEO Robert A Placek; VP-Mktg Kamy Merithew; Mktg Mgr Melanie Charles; Mgmt Consultant-Reg Bus Dev Michael Smith Branches: Location: Pickering ON. 416 410-9817. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: ATX. DESCRIPTION: Design & manufacture video, audio & data transmission prods./systems for satellite & terrestrial networks. The equip. is used extensively throughout the cable TV, radio & TV b’cast, & data communications industries for linear and file-based media distribution. Company established in 1978.
WHITE RADIO
940 Gateway Dr Burlington ON L7L 5K7. Toll-Free: 800 565-3586. Toll-Free Fax: 800 565-3587. sales@whiteradio.com. Web: www.whiteradio.com. Mktg Mgr Tim Jackson Branches: Burnaby BC. 800 667-7670 Fax: 800 880-7718. MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED: ACI Communications Inc; Alcoa Fujicura; American Power Conversion (APC); Antronix; Architectural Acoustics; Arrow Fasteners; Asoka; Avaya; Belden; Blonder Tongue; Bogen; Bon-L Reynolds; Bretford; Budco; Cable Ready/CablePro; Cableprep; Cole-Flex; ComSonics Inc; Crest; DSG-Canusa; Elk River; Enforcer Data Products; Enforcer Sound Products; Featherlite Ladders; Greenlee; Jelco; Klein Tools; Lepage/Henkel; Magenta Research; Media Matrix; Milwaukee Power Tools; Nelson Industrial; Nexans; North
ABSS NETWORKS
Safety; Noyes Fiber Systems; Primex Manufacturing Ltd; Radian Communications; Revolabs; Rolls; Sachs/Diamond/South River; Senton; Signal Vision; Techspray; Telecrafter Products; Textron; Thomas & Betts; Ty-Rap/Deltec/Blackburn. DESCRIPTION: Incorporated in 1925, White Radio is a Canadian market leader in the distribution of products in the Audio/Video, Communications, Telecom, Wireless & TDM and Contractor markets. The Company has a national network of salespeople and operates from two principal locations in Burlington, Ontario and Burnaby, British Columbia. The Company offers a full range of technologies and solutions for integrators and service providers. White Radio has expertise in voice, video and data solutions over traditional and next generation converged technologies. Company established in 1925. Number of Employees: 70.
WIL-CAN
8560 Torbram Rd Unit 35 Brampton ON L6T 5C9. 905 790-2711 Fax: 905 790-8861. Toll-Free: 888 596-2020. Toll-Free Fax: 888 866-7775. wilcan@lightningtvss.com. Web: www.lightningtvss.com. Pres W J Black; VP/Gen Mgr Greg Black DESCRIPTION: Power surge protection equipment. Lightning & transient control. Company established in 1975.
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line of Internet-based, high-speed interactive and enhanced television services. WorldGate’s CableWare is an open standards middleware platform designed for current generation and advanced digital converters. It supports interactive applications, VOD, electronic guides, Internet TV and enhanced TV. CableWare’s eTV application provides viewers synchronized graphic overlays to live video and instant access to related programming and advertising web sites. WorldGate is deployed, has agreements to deploy, or is in trials to deploy its service with 46 cable systems in 14 countries, including five of the top six MSOs in the U.S. WorldGate is a partner with Adelphia Communications Corp. Charter Communications Inc., Comcast Cable Communications Inc. and Cox Communications Inc. in a joint venture called TVGateway to provide interactive programming and advertising for digital cable. WorldGate is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol WGAT. For more information, www.wgate.com.
XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC.
8999 Nelson Way Burnaby BC V5A 4B5. 604 422-8595 Fax: 604 420-1591. Toll-Free: 800 670-0707. fleetutility@xantrex. com. Web: www.xantrex.com. Chm/CEO Mossadiq Umedaly; Sls Mgr Bert Jeske; Acct Mgr Arina Reddy DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of high freq. power supplies, smart battery chargers, WORLDGATE COMMUNICATIONS DC & AC inverters to oper. receivers, TVs, test equip., computers, fax machines, 3190 Tremont Ave Trevose PA 19053. etc. Also, uninterruptible power supplies. Company established in 1983. Number 215 354-5100 Fax: 215 354-1049. Web: www.wgate.com. DESCRIPTION: WorldGate Communications Inc., the world’s most widely-deployed of Employees: 600. real-time interactive cable TV service provider, offers the cable industry a full
wireless
www.bwireless.ca. Exec VP BWireless Group of Co Boris globalsc@telusplanet.net. Web: www.global-ab.com. Pres Web: www.telusmobility.com. Exec VP Regulatory Robert C Simmonds Stewart McCullagh Bosnjak
521 Dunlop St W Unit 4 Barrie ON L4N 9W4. 705 812-3270 Fax: 705 812-3272. Toll-Free: 800 594-8849. COMTECH (COMMUNICATION TECHsales@abss.ca. Web: www.abss.ca. Associate/Partner James NOLOGIES) LTD. Dumais 1-1906 4 St Nisku AB T9E 7T8. 780 955-1081 Fax: 780 955-1083. Toll-Free: 866 266-8324. AIRESOURCE ROGERS WIRELESS Web: www.comtech.ca. Dir Kevin Allen 120-111 5 Ave SW Calgary AB T2P 3V6. 403 777-1777 Fax: 403 777-1779. Sls Mgr Tom Salata CONVERGIA NETWORK INC. 237 boul Hymus Pointe-Claire QC H9R 5C7. BCE BELL CANADA 1000 rue de la Gauchetière O bureau 3700 Montréal QC 514 693-6300 Fax: 514 693-6350. convergiaconnect@convergia.com. Web: www.convergia.net. Pres Alejandro Bitar H3B 4Y7. 514 870-8777 Fax: 514 786-3962. bcecomms@bce.ca. Web: GENTECH WIRELESS INC. www.bce.ca. Pres Michael J Sabia 219-7080 River Rd Richmond BC V6X 1X5. 604 275-3304 Fax: 604 275-3384. Web: www.gentechwireBELL MOBILITY less.com. CEO Lou Belisle; CTO Mike Radu 5099 Creekbank Rd Mississauga ON L4W 5N2. 416 674-2220 Fax: 905 282-3503. Toll-Free: 800 818-7449. GLENTEL INC. Web: www.bellmobility.ca. VP-Corp Sls Claude Rousseau 8501 Commerce Crt Burnaby BC V5A 4N3. 604 415-6500 Fax: 604 415-7006. Toll-Free: 800 453-6835. BELL WEST INC. customer_service@glentel.com. Web: www.glentel.com. Pres 2100-111 5 Ave SW Calgary AB T2P 3Y6. Tom Skidmore; Cust Serv Rep Jennifer Windle 403 410-8600 Fax: 403 410-4081. Web: www.bell.ca.
GROUP TELECOM - DIV. OF BELL CANADA ENTERPRISES
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS INC.
3777 Kingsway Floor 21 Burnaby BC V5H 3Z7. Toll-Free: 888 8111500-1066 Hastings St W Vancouver BC V6E 3X1. 2323. Web: www.telus.com. Pres/CEO Darren Entwistle 604 681-1994 Fax: 604 681-6822. Toll-Free: 877 484-5101. TELUS MOBILITÉ sales@360.net. Web: www.bell.ca. Sr VP-Ops Steve Lake 8885 rte Transcanadienne Saint-Laurent QC H4S 2C5. NATIONAL WIRELESS 514 832-2000 Fax: 514 832-2001. Web: www.telus.com. Reg 2679 Bristol Cir Unit 8 Oakville ON L6H 6Z8. Mgr Serge Landry 905 829-5344 Fax: 905 829-5488. Web: www.nationalwire- WESTCAN WIRELESS less.ca. Pres Bill Folland 12540 129 St Edmonton AB T5L 4R4. PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS 780 451-2355 Fax: 780 452-2080. cbaker@westcanwireless. CANADA com. Web: www.westcanwireless.com. Gen Mgr Craig Baker 5343 Dundas St W Suite 400 Etobicoke ON M9B 6K5. Calgary AB. Edmonton AB. 416 236-3636 Fax: 416 236-7391. Toll-Free: 800 321-4028. DESCRIPTION: Wireless communications integration company Web: www.primustel.ca. Dir-Resid Mktg Rob Thompson providing state of the art turn-key solutions for two-way radio communications, wireless data, secure private network and ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. emergency communications systems. 333 Bloor St E Floor 8 Toronto ON M4W 1G9. 416 935-4626 Fax: 416 935-2597. Web: www.rogers.com. YAK COMMUNICATIONS CANADA VP-Mktg Simone Lumsden INC. - YAK FOR BUSINESS DIVISION 300 Consilium Pl Suite 500 Scarborough ON M1H 3G2. TELUS GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS INC. BWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INC. 647 722-2751 Web: www.yak.ca. Hum Res Mgr Angela 200 Consilium Pl Suite 1600 Scarborough ON M1H 3J3. 1352 32 Ave NE Calgary AB T2E 7Z5. 872 Seymour St Vancouver BC V6B 3L5. 604 689-8488 Fax: 604 682-8488. borisb@bwireless.ca. Web: 403 291-5649 Fax: 403 291-0584. Toll-Free: 877 456-2226. 416 279-9000 Fax: 416 279-9001. Toll-Free: 800 308-5992. LeDonne
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Web: www.accesstv.ca. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; Pres/Gen Mgr Discovery Paul Lewis; Dir-Programming Jill Bonenfant; Commun Mgr Pam Hnytka DESCRIPTION: ACCESS The Education Station is the only privately owned APTN - ABORIGINAL PEOPLES TELEVISION NETand operated provincial educational television service in Canada. Entertaining, WORK informative and educational programs make up a competitive broadcast schedule 339 Portage Ave Floor 2 Winnipeg MB R3B 2C3. 204 947-9331 Fax: 204 947-9307. Toll-Free: 888 278-8862. info@aptn.ca. Web: that includes programs for children, movies and dramatic series, quiz shows, documentaries and talk shows. For more on ACCESS, log on to www.accesstv.ca. www.aptn.ca. CEO Jean LaRose 52MX DESCRIPTION: September 1, 2007 marked the eight-year anniversary of the Company established in 1995. Number of Employees: 105. 645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Mexico. 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. hispano@terraterra.ca. Web: www. launch of the first national Aboriginal television network in the world with pro- ALL TV-KOREAN canal52.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; TerraTerra Development Latin gramming by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples to share with all Canadians as 1133 Leslie St Suite 213 Toronto ON M3C 2J6. well as viewers around the world. APTN is available in over 10 million Canadian 416 538-2211 Fax: 416 588-6550. Toll-Free: 866 622-4545. info@alltv.ca. Web: America Maria Teresa Calderon DESCRIPTION: The most complete Mexican pay-tv channel for the North American households and commercial establishments with cable, direct-to-home satellite www.alltv.ca. Pres Jang Sung Lee; VP-Bus Dev Tosan Lee; Ops Mgr Toro Lee market with a perfect balance between information, entertainment and sports to suit (DTH), telco-delivered and fixed wireless television service providers. APTN DESCRIPTION: ALL TV is the first and only digital television station dedicated to the all tastes. Available in Canada (CRTC authorization AP 2006-25). Represented by broadcasts programming with 56% offered in English, 16% in French and 28% in Korean community in Canada. Broadcasting a full range of local and international Aboriginal languages. Company established in 1999. Number of Employees: 100. programming. Company established in 2001. Number of Employees: 15. TerraTerra Communications Inc. SUBSCRIBERS: 8000000 A & E TELEVISION NETWORKS ANIMAL PLANET ARTV 235 E 45th St New York NY 10017. 9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. 212 210-9104 Fax: 212 210-1493. Web: www.aetv.com. Pres/CEO Abbe Raven; Sr 1400 boul René-Lévesque E suite A-53-1 Montréal QC H2L 2M2. 416 332-5000 Fax: 416 332-4230. Web: www.animalplanet.ca/channels/aniVP-Mktg A+E Network Guy Slattery; VP Cda Shelley Blaine Goodman; IT Mgr Bill 514 597-3636 Fax: 514 597-3633. Toll-Free: 877 463-6734. auditoire@artv.ca. malplanet.asp. Pres-Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres/Gen Mgr Web: www.artv.ca. Gen Mgr Marie Côté; Adv/Sls Mgr Céline Ranger; Hd Mktg Discovery Paul Lewis; VP-Sls/Mktg Sally Basmajian; Dir-Mktg Fadi Issa; DirHarris; Coord Affiliate Sls/Mktg Julie Torsiello DESCRIPTION: A & E offers viewers a unique blend of critically acclaimed docu- Mgr Ann Cyr; Hd Prod Mgr/Purch Agt Jacinthe Brisebois; Bus Dev Mgr Gilles Animal Planet Discovery Civilization Travel + Escape Bruce Cowley; Traffic Mgr mentaries, real-life series, original dramas, movies and mini-series. In addition, A Desjardins; Commun Mgr Marc Pichette; Mktg Collaberater Catherine Roberge Tony Capuano; Commun Mgr Jodi Cook; Dir-Fin Luis DeSouza & E supports education, the arts and production in Canada. Company established DESCRIPTION: ARTV is Canada’s French-language arts and culture channel. ARTV DESCRIPTION: Animal Planet is an animal lover’s paradise. Whether cats and dogs features commercial-free films, world-class performances, documentaries, drama or lemurs and elephants, Animal Planet focuses on what makes the relationship in 1984. Number of Employees: 652. series and intriguing interviews with artists and actors. Company established in between humans and animals so special. The channel launched in Fall of 2001. AOV ADULT MOVIE CHANNEL 2001. Number of Employees: 30. SUBSCRIBERS: 1.6 Million Company established in 2001. PO Box 6143 Stn A Toronto ON M5W 1P6. 416 492-1595 Fax: 416 492-9539. info@aov.ca. Web: www.aov.ca. Pres/Dir- ABU DHABI - ARABIC AOV - MALEFLIXXX Programming Doug Rankine; CEO Randy Jorgensen; VP/Gen Mgr C J Millar; 907 Alness St North York ON M3J 2J1. PO Box 6143 Stn A Toronto ON M5W 1P6. 416 736-7577 Fax: 416 736-7677. Toll-Free: 866 324-6444. Web: www.ethnic- 416 492-1595 Fax: 416 492-9539. info@aov.ca. Web: www.aov.ca. Pres/DirCreative Dir Anthony D’Andrea DESCRIPTION: Adult Movie Channel, the explicit adult movie channel from channels.com. Pres/CEO Slava Levin; CFO Oleg Masliy; VP-Adv/Sls Vladimir Programming Doug Rankine; CEO Randy Jorgensen; VP/Gen Mgr C J Millar; Canada’s leader in the Adult Industry-AOV The Vision of Adult. The hottest titles, Brannikov; Mktg Mgr/Exec Producer Natasha Malisheva; Chief Eng Olexandr Creative Dir Anthony D’Andrea Radzynskyy; Office Mgr Lauren Davis the biggest stars, 24 hours every day. DESCRIPTION: The Maleflixxx Channel boasts top studio productions of gay male DESCRIPTION: We are a channels distribution company. Company established in adult feature films currently in demand by viewers, scheduled according to gay A Channel Zero company. 2003. Number of Employees: 10. male viewing habits. Each film starts on the hour of half hour with new programAOV XXX ACTION CLIPS ming added daily. ACCESS ‘THE EDUCATION STATION’ PO Box 6143 Stn A Toronto ON M5W 1P6. By teaming up with Maleflixxx who specialized in web-based VOD, and Priape, 416 492-1595 Fax: 416 492-9539. info@aov.ca. Web: www.aov.ca. Pres/Dir- 10212 Jasper Ave NW Edmonton AB T5J 5A3. Programming Doug Rankine; CEO Randy Jorgensen; VP/Gen Mgr C J Millar; 780 440-7777 Fax: 780 440-8899. Toll-Free: 888 440-4640. info@accesstv.ca. Canada’s leading gay store chain and distributor of gay videos since 1974, AOV has 907 Alness St Toronto ON M3J 2J1. 416 736-7577 Fax: 416 736-7677. Toll-Free: 866 324-6444. Web: www.ethnicchannels.com. Pres/CEO Slava Levin; CFO Oleg Masliy; VP-Adv/Sls Vladimir Brannikov; Mktg Mgr/Exec Producer Natasha Malisheva; Chief Eng Olexandr Radzynskyy; Office Mgr Lauren Davis DESCRIPTION: We are a channels distribution company. Company established in 2003. Number of Employees: 10.
Creative Dir Anthony D’Andrea DESCRIPTION: AOV XXX Action Clips, all the action, all the time from the Canada’s leader in the Adult industry—-AOV The Vision of Adult. A Channel Zero company.
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ART AMERICA
431 North Brand Blvd Suite 400A Glendale CA 91203. 818 243-0278 Fax: 818 243-9278. Man Dir Elie A Kawkabani
ASIAN TELEVISION NETWORK
130 Pony Dr Newmarket ON L3Y 7B6. 905 836-6460 Fax: 905 853-5212. Pres Shan Chandrasekar; VP/Gen Mgr Prakashi D Naidoo; VP Jaya Chandrasekar DESCRIPTION: Programming in over a dozen south Asian languages. SUBSCRIBERS: 20,000
ASTRAL MEDIA INC.
PO Box 787 Toronto ON M5J 2T3. Location: Brookfield Place 181 Bay St. Suite 100 416 956-2010 Fax: 416 956-2018. Web: www.astralmedia.com. Pres Astral Television Networks/Astral Télé John Riley; VP/Gen Mgr Family Channel Joe Tedesco; Sr VP-Mktg/Sls Domenic Vivolo; Sr VP-Programming, Astra Television Networks J Kevin Wright; VP-Sls/Affil Mktg, TV Networks Stephen Green DESCRIPTION: Astral Media is one of Canadaøs leading media companies, active in specialty, pay and pay-per-view television, radio and outdoor advertising. Astral Mediaøs solid and dynamic presence in the countryøs major markets rests on its commitment to offer a unique combination of high-quality, targeted media for all its audiences.
ASTRAL TELE RESEAUX - AN ASTRAL MEDIA COMPANY
2100 rue Sainte-Catherine O bureau 900 Montréal QC H3H 2T3. 514 939-5090 Fax: 514 939-5098. Web: www.superecran.com. Pres Astral TV Networks/Astral Télé Réseaux John Riley; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Johanne Saint-Laurent; VP-Strat Planning Alicia Barin; Programming Dir Super Écran/cinépop Zoe Crabtree; Commn/Mktg Dir Sls/Mktg to affiliates Dominique Cornellier DESCRIPTION: Super Écran is an Astral Media network. Super Écran is Canadaøs only French-language pay-television network offering first-run movies, exclusive series and variety shows on four 24-hour channels, uncut and commercial free. Super Écran is also offering Super Écran Sur Demande, a Subscription Video On Demand service (SVOD) and Super Écran haute définition (SÉHD). Company established in 1983. Number of Employees: 25.
ASTRAL TELEVISION NETWORK - AN ASTRAL MEDIA PROPERTY
Brookfield Place 181 Bay St Suite 100 Toronto ON M5J 2T3. 416 956-2010 Fax: 416 956-2018. Pres Astral TV Networks/Astral Télé Réseaux John Riley; VP/Gen Mgr Family Channel Joe Tedesco; Sr VP Mktg/Sls Domenic Vivolo; Sr VP Programming Astral TV Networks J Kevin Wright; VP-Sls/Affiliate Mktg Astral TV Networks Stephen Green
AZTECA 13 INTERNACIONAL
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Mexico. 514 844-3566 Fax: 514 499-0202. Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. hispano@terraterra.ca. Web: www.azteca13.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; TerraTerra Development Latin America Maria Teresa Calderon; VP-Corp Dev Jean Allard DESCRIPTION: A channel for families, programming telenovelas, information, sports and entertainment for the Mexican market. Available in Canada (CRTC authorization AP 2006-8). Represented by TerraTerra Communications Inc.
BBC CANADA
121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.bbccanada.com. Chairman/CEO Michael MacMillan; COO Phyllis Yaffe; Sr VP-Sls & Promo Brad Alles; VP-Bus & Reg Aff Rita Cugini; Sr VP-Prog/Factual & BBC Channels John Gill; Exec VP-Prog Norm Bolen DESCRIPTION: BBC CANADA is the home of the best and the boldest British television from the world-renowned BBC. Featuring a broad range of programming including cheeky comedies, critically acclaimed dramas and entertaining life and style series, BBC CANADA is both adventurous and wickedly entertaining. With exclusive access to many programs never seen before in Canada, BBC CANADA offers a unique combination of classic favourites and new, cutting-edge programming.
BBC KIDS
121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.bbckids.ca. Chairman/CEO Michael MacMillan; COO Phyllis Yaffe; Exec VP Prog Norm Bolen; Sr VP-Prog Factual & BBC Channels John Gill; Sr VP-Sls & Prommo Brad Alles; VP-Bus & Regulatory Aff Rita Cugini DESCRIPTION: The first-ever BBC-branded children’s channel, BBC Kids offers an impressive lineup of unique, high-quality programs from across the U.K. and around the world. With exclusive access to many programs never seen before in Canada, BBC Kids helps children see their world in a new and exciting way.
BBC WORLD
400 Parkside View Crt Duluth GA 30097. 678 957-8040 Fax: 678 957-9323. bob.destefanis@bbc.co.uk. Web: www.bbcworld.com. Mgr Sr Net Dev Bob DeStefanis DESCRIPTION: BBC World is the BBC’s commercially funded international news and information television channel, broadcasting in English 24 hours a day for a global audience. BBC World provides hourly bulletins with news, business, sport and weather information, and also broadcasts the best of the BBC’s current affairs, documentary and lifestyle programming. BBC World can be seen in 266 million homes in more than 200 countries; of these, 128 million households receive the channel on a 24-hour basis. Company established in 1995. Number of Employees: 146. SUBSCRIBERS: 266 million households globally
BPM:TV
115 Gordon Baker Rd Floor 8 Toronto ON M2H 3R6. 416 756-2404 Fax: 416 756-5526. info@bpmtv.com. Web: www.bpmtv.com. Pres/CEO Martha Fusca; VP-Ops Stu Turner; Head of Programming Rosemary Fusca; Dir-Mktg David Vowell; Mktg Coord Jeffrey Payne; Dir-Business Affairs Victoria Fusca DESCRIPTION: bpm:tv is Canada’s first and only dance channel. bpm:tv’s got the DJs, Club Openings, Fashion Shows, Rarely before seen dance music videos, and everything sexy, stylish and cool!. Company established in 2000. Number of Employees: 30.
THE BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL (CANADA)
545 Lake Shore Blvd W Toronto ON M5V 1A3. Fax: 416 260-3810. Toll-Free: 866 260-0033. info@thebiographychannel.ca. Web: www.thebiographychannel.ca. VP-Programming/Mktg Malcolm Dunlop; Dir Programming Hayden Mindell; DirConsumer Mktg/PR Andrea Gagliardi; Mgr-TV Distr Saundra Katz; Mktg Coord Erin
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Liu; Exec Dir On-Air Creative Dawn Morden; Dir-TV Distrib Aivy Reinfelds DESCRIPTION: The Biography Channel aims to inform, surprise, and stimulate its viewers by giving them an insider’s look at the lives of exceptional people. The channel offers an eclectic blend of revealing profiles, engaging biographical movies, compelling documentaries and entertaining specials. The Biography Channel offers viewers a unique perspective and uncommon understanding of famous people and the times in which they flourished. Company established in 2001. Number of Employees: 11.
BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION
One Bet Plaza 1235 W Street NE Washington DC 20018-1211. 202 608-2000 Fax: 202 269-9690. Web: www.msbet.com. Pres Debra Lee; CEO Robert Johnson; Exec VP-Sls/Mktg Curtis Symonds; Cdn Mgr Yvette Thomas; Natl Accntg Mgr Rosalyn Doaks DESCRIPTION: Contemporary programming that incl. music videos, sports, family sitcoms, concerts, specials, talk shows, gospel, & news & information.
BNN - BUSINESS NEWS NETWORK
720 King St W Floor 10 Toronto ON M5V 2T3. 416 957-8100 Fax: 416 957-8180. Web: www.bnn.ca. Pres Creative/Content/ Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres New/Current Affairs Robert Hurst; Pres Revenue/Bus Plan/Sports Rick Brace; Gen Mgr Jack Fleischmann; Sr Mgr Commn Greg McIsaac DESCRIPTION: BNN - Business News Network (formerly Report on Business Television) is Canada’s only television service devoted exclusively to business and finance news with wall-to-wall coverage of the markets. The Network features the only televised stock ticker with real-time data from the TSX, NYSE and NASDAQ. BNN - Business News Network provides Canadian investors with the latest business news, newsmaker interviews and stock market analyses. The network is wholly owned by CTV Inc., a division of CTVglobemedia. Robert Hurst is President, CTV News. Jack Fleischmann is General Manager, BNN - Business News Network. Company established in 1999. SUBSCRIBERS: 4.1 million
BOLD
PO Box 500 Stn A Toronto ON M5W 1E6. 416 205-3166 Fax: 416 205-6919. Creative Head-Digital Channels Bruce Cowley DESCRIPTION: Showcasing the worldøs best performing arts, intelligent drama and audacious comedy, CBCøs digital channel bold is home to live sporting events, cutting edge performing arts and sophisticated series. CBC/Radio-Canada is Canadaøs national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. With 28 services offered on Radio, Television, the Internet, satellite radio, digital audio, as well as through its record and music distribution service and wireless WAP and SMS messaging services, CBC/Radio-Canada is available how, where, and when Canadians want it.
BOOKTELEVISION
299 Queen St W Toronto ON M4V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Fax: 416 591-5117. booktv@incentre.net. Web: www.booktelevision.com. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; VP/Gen Mgr Bravo Isme Bennie; DirProgramming Jill Bonenfant; Commun Mgr Pam Hnytka DESCRIPTION: BookTelevision spotlights all the writing that informs and entertains us in our daily lives: fiction, non-fiction, science-fiction, erotica, psychology, cookbooks, sports writing, poetry, drama, movies, political speechwriting, journalism, advertising, websites, comics, children’s lit, the popular lyric and the evolution of the word.
BRAVO!
299 Queen St W Toronto ON M5V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Fax: 416 591-8497. bravomail@bravo.ca. Web: www.bravo.ca. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; VP/Gen Mgr Bravo Isme Bennie; Commun Mgr Emily Young Lee; Exec Dir Bravo/FACT Judy Gladstone DESCRIPTION: Bravo! is a sojourn in the television landscape where viewers make a regular appointment with the arts. Each day of the week offers the opportunity to delve into a unique art form. Dance, music, drama, literature, cinema, great performers and visual arts Monday to Sunday, Bravo! has a day for every artistic pursuit. Make an appointment with the arts each night on Bravo! (www.bravo.ca). Bravo! is owned by CTV Limited, a division of CTVglobemedia, Canada’s premier multi-media company. Company established in 1995.
BROADCAST AND RECORDING SERVICES, LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
111 Wellesley St W Room 453 Toronto ON M7A 1A2. 416 325-7900 Fax: 416 325-7916. holder@ontla.ola.org. Web: www.ontla.ola. ca. Dir Arleigh Holder DESCRIPTION: Live and replay television broadcasts via satellite of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and all of its proceedings. Company established in 1986. Number of Employees: 21.
CBC COUNTRY CANADA
PO Box 500 Stn A Toronto ON M5W 1E6. Location: 205 Wellington St W. Toronto ON M5V 3G7. 416 205-6922 Fax: 416 205-5812. Toll-Free: 866 306-4636. Web: www.cbccountrycanada.ca. Asst Gen Mgr Jane Fairley; Prog Exec Francis Litzinger; Affl Rel/Mktg Janice Lee; Tech Roger Ramlalsingh DESCRIPTION: CBC Country Canada is Canada’s home for celebrating our country, our stories and our people. From provocative documentaries and commercial-free movies to championship curling, international sporting events and award winning dramas, CBC Country Canada has something for everyone. Company established in 2001. Number of Employees: 8. SUBSCRIBERS: 800,000+
CBC NEWSWORLD
PO Box 500 Stn A Toronto ON M5W 1E6. 416 205-8670 Fax: 416 205-6080. Toll-Free: 866 306-4636. newsworld@cbc.ca. Web: www.newsworld.cbc.ca. Editor in Chief/Exec Dir CBC News/Radio/TV Tony Burman; Prog Dir Heaton Dyer; Chief Mktg/Sls Off Doug Brooks; Dir Affil Rel Janice Ward; Affil Rel Roger Ramlalsingh; Sr Exec Producer Mark Bulgutch DESCRIPTION: CBC Newsworld is the country’s leading source for live in-depth national news and information. Rooted in the regions, CBC Newsworld delivers breaking news as well as a unique blend of current affairs, documentaries, arts and cultural programming. Company established in 1989. Number of Employees: 350. SUBSCRIBERS: over 9 million
CMT - COUNTRY MUSIC TELEVISION
64 Jefferson Ave Unit 18 Toronto ON M6K 3H4. 416 534-1191 Fax: 416 530-2215. Web: www.cmtcanada.com. Pres Corus TV Paul Robertson; Pres/CEO John Cassaday; VP/Gen Mgr Michael Harris; Exec VP/Gen Mgr Corus TV Susan Ross; VP-Sls Brian Bolli; VP-Sls Corus TV Gerry Mackrell;
VP/Gen Mgr-Content Dist Lisa Lyons; Dir-Prog/Prod Casey Clarke; Dir-Mktg Anne Kane Jeffries; VP-Comm Tracy Ewing DESCRIPTION: CMT is Canada’s source for country music videos, music programming, and daily entertainment news on CMT Central. CMT also offers an exciting prime-time lineup of comedy and drama series, movies and specials and is available in eight million homes. In 2000, the network established the Video Advantage Program to support the development and production of original Canadian music videos for emerging artists. With over 3.7 million impressions each month, the station’s website, www.cmtcanada.com, is Canada’s largest website dedicated to country music. CMR is owned by Corus Entertainment. Company established in 1995. Number of Employees: 18. SUBSCRIBERS: 7.8 million
CNBC
900 Sylvan Ave Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632. 201 735-2622 Fax: 201 735-4751. Web: www.cnbc.com. Pres David Zaslav; CEO Pamela Thomas-Graham; Exec VP Bruno Cohen; Sr VP-Mktg Lilach Asofsky; VP-NBC News, CNBC Primetime/Weekend Prog Cheryl Gould; Exec VP-Bus News David Friend; Affil Rel Rob Harding DESCRIPTION: As the leader in business news worldwide, CNBC is dedicated to helping viewers control their own financial lives. Each business day, CNBC provides 14 hours of live, comprehensive financial news and analysis including trends, politics, the economy and personal finance. At night, CNBC covers issues on the minds of Americans with smart interviews and discussion programs hosted by well-known journalists. Available in over 84 million households in the United States and totalling more than 175 million homes world wide, CNBC is owned by NBC. Company established in 1989. Number of Employees: 400+.
CPAC - CABLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHANNEL
45 O’Connor St Suite 1750 Ottawa ON K1P 1A4. 613 567-2722 Fax: 613 567-2741. Toll-Free: 877 287-2722. Web: www.cpac.ca. Pres/Gen Mgr Colette Watson; Affil/Gov’t Rel Mgr Kim-Jaye Lucey; Dir-Bus Affairs Natalie LeMay-Calcutt DESCRIPTION: CPAC, the Cable Public Affairs Channel, is Canada’s number one source of parliamentary and public affairs programming. CPAC provides gavel-togavel live coverage of House of Commons proceedings, parliamentary committees, in depth coverage of various commissions and inquiries and the only prime time line-up devoted to political issues of importance to Canadians. Founded in 1992 by Canada’s cable industry as a public service, CPAC is now funded in part by cable, satellite and wireless distributors. CPAC is delivered to more than 10 million homes daily. Company established in 1992. Number of Employees: 60.
CTS - CROSSROADS TELEVISION - CITS TV
1295 North Service Rd Burlington ON L7R 4X5. 905 331-7333 Fax: 905 331-7222. Web: www.ctstv.com. Chairman Fred Vanstone; Dir-Sls/Mktg Glenn Stewart; Prod Mgr Terry Maskell; Dir-Eng David Storey; Prog Mgr Rob Sheppard DESCRIPTION: CTS is a faith based conventional commercial television station offering ‘family friendly’ programming. Company established in 1998. Number of Employees: 60.
CTV NEWSNET
9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. 416 332-7400 Fax: 416 291-5337. Pres News/Current Affairs Robert Hurst; Pres Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; VP CTV News Admin Joanne MacDonald; Dir-News/Programming Jana Juginovic; Sr Mgr Commn Greg McIsaac; Supvr/Producer Brent Paszt; Sr Producer Scott Woodgate DESCRIPTION: CTV Newsnet is Canada’s 24-hour all-news network. CTV Newsnet draws on the vast resources of Canada’s #1 news organization, CTV News, to deliver breaking news the second it happens from communities across Canada and around the world. CTV Newsnet also has strategic alliances with CNN, ABC and APTN to bring Canadians the latest in politics, business, entertainment, sports, and weather. Original CTV Newsnet news programming includes Mike Duffy Live and The Verdict with Paula Todd. CTV Newsnet is wholly owned by CTV Inc., a division of CTVglobemedia. Company established in 1997. SUBSCRIBERS: 6.4 million
CANADIAN LEARNING TELEVISION - CLT
10212 Jasper Ave Edmonton AB T5J 5A3. 780 440-7777 Fax: 780 440-8899. Toll-Free: 888 440-4640. info@clt.ca. Web: www.clt.ca. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Pres/Gen Mgr Paul Lewis; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Channel/Space Ed Robinson; Dir-Programming Jill Bonenfant; Mgr-Commn Pam Hnytka DESCRIPTION: CLT (Canadian Learning Television) is Canada’s only national educational television specialty service. CLT provides entertaining, informative and educational programs to adult viewers and lifelong learners in all parts of Canada. CLT is owned by CTV Limited, a division of CTVglobemedia, Canada’s premier multimedia company. Company established in 1999.
THE CANADIAN PRESS
36 King St E Toronto ON M5C 2L9. 416 364-3172 Fax: 416 364-8896. broadcast@thecanadianpress.com. Web: www. thecanadianpress.com. VP Broadcast Wayne Waldroff; Bus Mgr Broadcast Michelle Poulin; Dir-News/Info Broadcast/ Client Liason Terry Scott DESCRIPTION: The Canadian Press delivers real-time news stories, photos, graphics, audio and online video, plus news coverage from The Associated Press, to daily newspapers, radio and TV stations, cable companies, websites and wireless providers. It also offers a complete suite of ad delivery, photography and news monitoring services.
CANAL 24 HORAS
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Madrid, Spain. 514 844-3566 Web: www.rtve.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois
CANAL (Á)
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina. 514 844-3566 Web: www.canalaonline.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois
CANAL D - AN ASTRAL MEDIA TELEVISION NETWORK
2100 rue Sainte-Catherine O bureau 700 Montréal QC H3H 2T3. 514 939-3150 Fax: 514 939-3151. info@chaines.astral.com. Web: www.canald. com. Pres Pierre Roy; Sr VP-Fin/Tech/Ops Y Lagacé; VP-Research/Dev Sylvie Shapiro; Sr VP-Prog/Comm Judith Brosseau; VP-Prog Jean-Pierre Laurendeau DESCRIPTION: Canal D is about discovering your world through documentaries. Viewers get quite an eyeful with recent, premium-quality content that always packs a punch in a wide range of genres including social issues, biographies, true crime, paranormal, the animal kingdom and more. Not to mention our comedy programming, still as funny as ever!. SUBSCRIBERS: 2.19 million
CANAL EVASION INC.
992 rue Joliette Longueuil QC J4K 4V9. 450 677-0050 Fax: 450 667-9964. info@canalevasion.com. Web: www.canalevasion.com. Exec VP Sebastien Arsenault; Gen Mgr Catherine Dupont DESCRIPTION: Canal Evasion is the only french television station entirely dedicated to travel and tourism in Canada. The network has been active for the last eight years, as an independent TV broadcaster.
CANAL INDIGO
2100 rue Sainte-Catherine O bureau 1000 Montréal QC H3H 2T3. 514 939-5090 Fax: 514 939-5098. Web: www.canalindigo.com. Pres Astral TV Networks/Astral Télé Réseaux John Riley; VP/Gen Mgr Astral Télé Réseaux Johanne Saint-Laurent; Dir-Programming/Mktg Canal Indigo Dominique Cornelier; DirProg/Mktg Canal Indigo Nathalie Fabien DESCRIPTION: Canal Indigo is a French-language pay-per-view network offering commercial-free hit movies, unique sporting events and entertainment on 24 channels of near video-on-demand programming. Viewerøs Choice Canada owns 40% of Canal Indigo and is the largest shareholder and managing partner of Canal Indigo. Company established in 1996. Number of Employees: 5.
LE CANAL NOUVELLES TVA (LCN)
1600 boul de Maisonneuve E Montréal QC H2L 4P2. 514 526-9251 Fax: 514 598-5502. Web: www.lcn.canoe.ca. Pres Pierre Dion; VPSls Edith Perreault; VP-News/Public Affairs Serge Fortin; VP-Tech Yves Beaupré DESCRIPTION: French-language headline news service. Company established in 1997. Number of Employees: 100. SUBSCRIBERS: 1.6 million
CANAL VASCO
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Madrid, Spain. 514 844-3566 Web: www.eitb.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois
CANAL VIE - AN ASTRAL MEDIA TELEVISION NETWORK
2100 rue Sainte-Catherine O bureau 700 Montréal QC H3H 2T3. 514 939-3150 Fax: 514 939-3151. info@chaines.astral.com. Web: www.canalvie. com. Pres Pierre Roy; Sr VP-Fin/Tech/Ops Yves Lagacé; VP-Research/Dev Sylvie Shapiro; Sr VP-Prog/Comm Marie Collin; VP-Prog Lyne Denault DESCRIPTION: Canal Vie is targeted mainly to women 25 to 54 years of age. Canal Vie addresses topics of every day life, wellness, health, relationships and society. It aims to offer content that touches modern women and that is in line with their dayto-day preoccupations. Canal Vie features magazine-style shows, documentaries, dramas and films to viewers who are looking for information as well as entertainment. SUBSCRIBERS: 1.8 million
CANWEST BROADCASTING - A DIV. OF CANWEST MEDIA INC.
121 Bloor St E Suite 200 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.canwest.com. Pres Canwest Broadcasting Kathleen Dore; Chief Mktg Officer Walter Levitt; Sr VP News/ Information Steve Wyatt; Sr VP Drama/Factual Content Christine Shipton; Sr VP Lifestyle Content Karen Gelbart; Sr VP Content Barbara Williams; Sr VP Digital Media Laura Tanner; VP Strategic Program/Specialty Zev Shalev; VP Program Ops Andrew Janik; VP Partner Dev/Content Strategy Greg Treffry; VP Content Acquisitions Phil Piazza; VP Strategic Program/Specialty Daniel Eves; VP-Comm Deborah Lewis DESCRIPTION: About Canwest Broadcasting: Canwest Broadcasting operates two conventional television networks, Global Television and E!, and twenty-one of the countrys most popular specialty channels, including HGTV, Mystery TV, National Geographic Channel, Showcase, Slice™ and TVtropolis. Canwest Broadcasting is a division of Canwest Media Inc. About Canwest Media Inc. Canwest Media Inc is a subsidiary of Canwest Global Communications Corp. (www.canwest.com; TSX: CGS and CGS.A). An international media company, Canwest is Canada’s largest publisher of paid English language daily newspapers and owns, operates and/or holds substantial interests in conventional television, out-of-home advertising, specialty cable channels, web sites and radio stations in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Turkey, Indonesia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States.
CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
TD Centre Canwest Place 3100-201 Portage Ave Winnipeg MB R3B 3L7. 204 956-2025 Fax: 204 947-9841. corporateinquiries@canwest.com. Web: www. canwest.com. Pres CanWest Media Works Intl Tom Strike; Pres Broadcasting Kathleen Dore; Pres/CEO Leonard Asper; Chairman Derek Burney; CFO John Maguire; Sr VP-Corp Commun Deb Hutton DESCRIPTION: Canwest Global Communications Corp. (www.canwest.com), an international media company listed on the TSX (trading symbols: CGS and CGS.A) is Canada’s largest media company. CanWest is Canada’s largest publisher of daily newspapers, and owns, operates and/or holds substantial interests in free-to-air and subscription-based television networks, out-of-home advertising, web sites, and radio stations and networks in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. Company established in 1977. Number of Employees: 11,000. SUBSCRIBERS: 5 million+
CARACOL TV
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Bogota, Colombia. 514 844-3566 Web: www.canalcaracol.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois
CINELATINO
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Mexico. 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. hispano@terraterra.ca. Web: www.cinelatino.com.mx. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; TerraTerra Dev Latin America Maria Teresa Calderon DESCRIPTION: Presents quality movies 24 hours a day/7days a week. All commercial free. All movies are 100% original Spanish language productions. More than 240 new releases a year, produced exclusively for movie theatres. Available in Canada (CRTC authorization AP 2006-50). Represented by TerraTerra Communications Inc. Number of Employees: 3.
CINÉPOP - AN ASTRAL MEDIA TELEVISION NETWORK
2100 rue Sainte-Catherine O bureau 900 Montréal QC H3H 2T3. 514 939-5090 Fax: 514 939-5098. auditoire@cinepop.ca. Web: www.cinepop.ca. Pres Astral TV Network/Astral Télé Réseaux John Riley; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Johanne Saint-Laurent; VP-Strategic Planning Alicia Barin; Commn/Mktg Dir Sls/Mktg to affiliates Dominique Cornelier; Programming Dir Super Écran/CINÉPOP Zoé Crabtree DESCRIPTION: CINÉPOP is Canada’s first French-language digital television network dedicated to classic films. From popular favourites to timeless standards, cinépop delivers a ‘retro-hip’ TV experience for viewers wanting to discover and
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of quality news, sports, information, and entertainment programming. It has the number-one national newscast, CTV National News With Lloyd Robertson, CL@SE and is the number-one choice for prime-time viewing. CTVglobemedia Inc. is 645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Miami FL. Canada’s premier multi-media company which owns CTV Inc. and The Globe and 514 844-3566 Web: www.clase.net. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois Mail. CTV Inc. also owns radio stations across the country, and leading national CNN specialty channels. Other CTVglobemedia investments include an interest in Maple 101 Marietta St NW Floor 21 Atlanta GA 30303-2720. Leaf Sports and Entertainment, and in Dome Productions, a North American leader 404 827-2044 Fax: 404 878-1205. Web: www.cnn.com. VP-Sls Matt Tolleson; Sls in the provision of mobile high definition production facilities. More information Asst Megan Byrd; Acct Mgr Mike Burr about CTV may be found on the company website at www.ctv.ca. DESCRIPTION: CNN: Every day, every night, everywhere, viewers depend on CNN - for its unparalleled coverage of breaking news and dynamic blend of debate and DEJAVIEW in-depth analysis. With more worldwide bureaus than any other news operation, 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. CNN’s respected family of journalists are uniquely positioned to put viewers in the 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.canada.com/topics/entertainment/ center of the day’s biggest stories, whenever & wherever they happen. This is CNN tvchannels/dejaview/index.html. VP-Bus Dev Greg Treffry; Dir-Sls Janice Smith; Dir-Specialy Programming Daniel Eves; Dir-Mktg Specialty Tim Kist; Publicist - the most trusted name in news. Dan Kenning THE COMEDY NETWORK DESCRIPTION: DejaView is Canada’s destination for TV’s ultimate classics from 9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. the “70s and “80s. With familiar favourites including The Cosby Show and All In 416 332-5300 Fax: 416 332-5301. Web: www.thecomedynetwork.com. Pres the Family through to Three’s Company and Roseanne, DejaView offers the series Creative/Content/Channels CTV Inc Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/ viewers know and will always love. Company established in 2001. Sports CTV Inc Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; VP The Comedy Network/Space Brent Haynes; DEUTSCHE WELLE 53110 Bonn, Germany. Commun Mgr Sara McLaren; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free DESCRIPTION: Canada’s first-and-only specialty comedy service, The Comedy 228.429.2734 Fax: 228.429.2749. info@dw-world.de. Web: www.dw-world.de. Network airs comedy of all kinds, 24-hours-a-day, across multiple platforms, Dir-Distribution Petra Schneider; Dir Gen Eric Bettermann; Dir-TV Christoph including a revolutionary broadband service at thecomedynetwork.ca Launched Lanz; Man Dir of Strategie/Mktg & Dist Guido Baumhauer; Head of Dist America in October 1997, the Comedy Network broadcasts, uncut and uncensored, an Uwe Hegenberg eclectic mix of scripted, stand-up, sketch, improv, and animated comedy as well as DESCRIPTION: DW-TV. Germany’s international TV broadcaster provides 24 hours topical comedy talk shows, game shows and classic situation comedies. Offering world news and information programming with editorial focus on Germany and an unrivalled slate of original Canadian programming. The Comedy Network Europe, in English, German and Spanish. Company established in 1953. Number reinvests nearly 50 per cent of its revenues into home-grown productions. The of Employees: 1,400. comedy Network, a division of CTV Television Inc., is available to nearly 6 million DIRECTION DE LA DIFFUSION DES DEBATS households across the country. 1050 rue des Parlementaires Quebec QC G1A 1A3. 418 643-9448 Fax: 418 528-9404. diffusion.debats@assnat.qc.ca. Responsable COOL TV Claude Dugas; Dir Martin-Philippe Côté; Dir adjointe Isabelle Giguère 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.canada.com/specialtytv/cooltv/index. DESCRIPTION: Televises the debates of the Assemlee nationale of Quebec. html. VP-Bus Dev Greg Treffry; Dir-Sls Janice Smith; Dir-Programming/Specialty Company established in 1978. Number of Employees: 79. Daniel Eves; Dir-Mktg Specialty Tim Kist; Publicist Dan Kenning DISCOVERY CHANNEL DESCRIPTION: The first channel in Canada entirely devoted to exploring, reflecting 9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. and presenting the world of jazz in all its diversity. From Nat King Cole and Frank 416 332-5000 Fax: 416 332-4230. Web: www.exn.ca. Pres-Creative/Content/ Sinatra to Diana Krall, CoolTV cuts across generations with cool shows, cool Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres/Gen Mgr Discovery Paul Lewis; VP-Sls/Mktg Sally singers and cool movies. Basmajian; Commun Mgr Discovery Jodi Cook; Dir-Fin Luis DeSousa; Exec VPProgramming Ken MacDonald CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC. DESCRIPTION: Bold and leading edge, while informing and entertaining, Discovery BCE Place 181 Bay St Suite 1630 Toronto ON M5J 2T3. 416 642-3770 Fax: 416 642-3779. Web: www.corusent.com. Pres/CEO John Channel is Canada’s leading source for factual programming, as it puts a new spin Cassaday; Sr VP/CFO Tom Peddie; VP-Corp Dev Bryan Ellis; VP-Controller David on exploring adventure, science and technology. This award-winning channel Spence; VP/Assoc Gen Couns Jeremy Wilson; VP/Gen Couns Gary Maavara; Corp covers the scientific beat, from animals to the animalistic side of humanity, from the sea to space, and the latest in innovation. TV Trends and Quality (TVQ) Survey Commun Coord Lorraine Zarb; VP-Comm Tracy Ewing DESCRIPTION: Corus Entertainment is a Canadian-based media and entertain- consistently ranks Discovery Channel Canada first among all English-language ment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with Canadian specialty networks for overall quality of programming. Discovery Channel additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television is one of the first Canadian specialty channels to offer programs in HDTV and its broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s production house, Exploration Production Inc. (EPI), continues to be internationally multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, Movie recognized as a producer of cutting-edge programming. Central, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and DISCOVERY CIVILIZATION Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audi- 9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. ences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the 416 332-5000 Fax: 416 332-4230. Web: www.discoverycivilization.ca/channels/ Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at civilization.asp. Pres- Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres/Gen Mgr www.corusent.com. Company established in 1999. Company established in 1999. Discovery Paul Lewis; VP-Sls/Mktg Sally Basmajian; Dir-Animal Planet Discovery Number of Employees: 3500. Civilization Travel + Escape Bruce Cowley; Traffic Mgr Tony Capuano; Commun COURTTV CANADA Mgr Jodi Cook; Dir-Fin Luis DeSousa; VP-Programming Ken MacDonald 3720 76 Ave Edmonton AB T6B 2N9. DESCRIPTION: Journey back through time with Discovery Civilization to revel in 780 440-7777 Fax: 780 440-8899. courttv@incentre.net. Web: www.courttvcanada. humanity’s defining moments. Meet the people, cultures and ideas that have shaped ca. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Suzanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/ our common past, and those that will dictate our future. Discovery Civilization is Sports Rick Brace; Pres News/Current Affairs Robert Hurst; Exec VP Programming about learning where we came from and knowing where we can go. CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; Commun Mgr Pam DISCOVERY HEALTH CHANNEL Hnytka; Dir-Commun Jill Bonenfant 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. DESCRIPTION: CourtTV Canada, in partnership with the U.S. based CourtTV, com- 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.discoveryhealth.ca. Chairman/CEO bines CourtTV’s compelling daytime live trial coverage and legal analysis from inside Michael MacMillan; COO Phyllis Yaffe; Exec VP-Prog Norm Bolen; VP-Sls & U.S. courts with the best legal and police dramas, movies, documentaries and series Prommo Brad Alles; VP-Bus & Regulatory Aff Rita Cugini; Sr VP Lifestyle Prog from Canada and abroad. Delve into the realm of prison culture, police and security, Kirstine Layfield; VP-Prog Life Network & Discovery Health Channel Erica Benson rescue and emergency medicine along with peace, order and good government. DESCRIPTION: Discovery Health is the number one television destination for the CP24 most intriguing stories about human health. Viewers get an insiders look at fascinat299 Queen St W Toronto ON M5V 2Z5. ing and thought-provoking personal stories, medical breakthroughs, frontline emer416 591-7400 Ext. 2301 Fax: 416 593-6397. news@citynews.ca. Web: www. gency care and medical investigations with such series as Dr. G Medical Examiner, citynews.ca. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Medical Incredible and Mystery Diagnosis. Discovery Health brings together the Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Pres News/Current Affairs Robert Hurst; Exec VP world-class programming presented by Discovery Networks International, with firstProgramming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; VP rate original content tailored to the interests of Canadian audiences. CP24 Robert McLaughlin; Sr Mgr-Commn Greg McIsaac DISCOVERY KIDS DESCRIPTION: CP24 is owned by CTV Limited, a division of CTVglobemedia, 64 Jefferson Ave Unit 18 Toronto ON M6K 3H4. Canada’s premier multi-media company. Company established in 1998. 416 534-1191 Fax: 416 588-9341. Web: www.discoverykids.ca. Pres Corus TV Paul CTV INC. - DIV. OF CTVGLOBEMEDIA Robertson; Pres/CEO John Cassaday; Exec VP/Gen Mgr Corus Kids Scott Dyer; 9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. VP-Mktg Corus TV Susan Schaefer; VP-Creative Dev Jocelyn Hamilton; VP-Content 416 332-5000 Fax: 416 332-5283. Web: www.ctv.ca. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Dist Andrew Eddy; Sls Mgr Youth Div Christine Arthur; Dir-Programming Brenda Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Pres RDS Gerry Nietupski; VP-Comm Tracy Ewing Frappier; Pres CHUM Radio Paul Ski; Pres TSN/Sports Channel Grp Phil King; DESCRIPTION: Discovery Kids offers children of all ages informative and entertainPres News/Current Affairs Robert Hurst; Pres/CEO CTV/Rogers Olympics Joint ing programming with an emphasis on action, adventure and the environment. Venture Keith Pelley; CEO Ivan Fecan; Pres/Gen Mgr Discovery Paul Lewis; Exec Featuring real world adventures, Discovery Kids gives children the opportunity to VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; Sr explore the globe and still be home in time for dinner. Discovery Kids is a joint VP/Gen Mgr CTV Montréal Donald Bastien; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Entertainment Grp Jordan venture of Corus Entertainment Inc. and Discovery Communications Inc. Schwartz; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Youth/Music Brad Schwartz; VP/Gen Mgr CTV Ottawa Louis Douville; VP/Gen Mgr CTV Sask/Regina Dennis Dunlop; VP/Gen Mgr CTV Atlantic DOCU TVE Mike Elgie; VP/Gen Mgr CTV British Columbia Tom Haberstroh; VP/Gen Mgr CTV 645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Madrid, Spain. Southwestern ON Dennis Watson; VP/Gen Mgr CTV Northern ON Scott Lund; VP/Gen 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. hispano@terraterra.ca. Web: www.rtve. Mgr CTV Winnipeg Bill Hanson; VP/Gen Mgr CTV Edmonton Lloyd Lewis; Exec VP es. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; TerraTerra Dev Latin America Maria Teresa Sls/Mktg Rita Fabian; Exec VP Bus Planning/Dist Bart Yabsley; Sr VP CTV Creative Calderon Agency/Brand Strategy Rick Lewchuk; Sr VP CTV News Paul Rogers; Sr VP Program DESCRIPTION: The specialized 100% documentary channel created in Spanish Scheduling/CTV Networks Mike Cosentino; Sr VP/Exec Producer Specials Marcia covering world-wide themes. Commercial free. Available in Canada (CRTC authoMartin; Sr VP Sports Sls/Mktg Joe Carter; Sr VP CTV Finance Nikki Moffat; Sr VP rization AP 2006-50). Represented by TerraTerra Communications Inc. Number Revenue Mgmt Brian McCluskey; VP-Mktg Mary Kreuk; Sr VP-Eng/Ops Allan Morris; of Employees: 3. VP-Research Rob Dilworth; Sr VP-Hum Res Susan Rauf; Sr VP Owned/Operated DOCUMENTARY Stations Elaine Ali; VP/Station Mgr CTV Calgary Len Perry; VP Digital Media Stephan PO Box 500 Stn A Toronto ON M5W 1E6. Argent; VP-Program Dev Louise Clark; VP/Exec Producer Canada AM Lis Travers; VP 416 205-3166 Fax: 416 205-6919. Creative Head-Digital Channels Bruce Cowley Documentaries Bob Culbert; Exec Producer CTV News Syndication Mark Sikstrom DESCRIPTION: documentary is Canada’s television destination for film-lovers, DESCRIPTION: CTV, Canada’s largest private broadcaster, offers a wide range passion-seekers and those hungry for fresh ideas and perspectives. From Academy re-discover films from every era.
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Award®-winning features to cutting-edge independent films, documentary is home to the most innovative, engrossing, edgy and entertaining documentaries and films from Canada and around the world. CBC/Radio-Canada is Canadaøs national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. With 28 services offered on Radio, Television, the Internet, satellite radio, digital audio, as well as through its record and music distribution service and wireless WAP and SMS messaging services, CBC/Radio-Canada is available how, where, and when Canadians want it.
DRIVE-IN CLASSICS
299 Queen St W Toronto ON M4V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Fax: 416 591-6619. driveinclassics@driveinclassics.ca. Web: www. driveinclassics.ca. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Suzanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/ Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; VP The Comedy Network/Space Brent Haynes; Commun Mgr Sara McLaren; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free DESCRIPTION: Drive-In Classics is a movie channel that celebrates the funny, entertaining and sometimes thought-provoking drive-in movies of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. From the people who brought you SPACE. Available on Rogers, Bell ExpressVu, Star Choice, Cogeco, MTS, Vidéotron, SaskTel, Telus and participating cable companies (www.driveinclassics.ca). Drive-In Classics is owned by CTV Limited, a division of CTVglobemedia, Canada’s premier multi-media company.
E! ENTERTAINMENT - A DIV. OF CANWEST MEDIA INC.
222 23 St NE Calgary AB T2E 7N2. 403 235-7700 Fax: 403 235-0657. Web: www.Eonline.com. DESCRIPTION: In Canada, the E! network broadcasts into the major markets of Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton and includes the following stations: CJNT Montreal, CHCH News (Hamilton), CHEK News (Victoria), CHCA News (Red Deer) and CHBC News (Kelowna). In addition to the E! network’s high-profile primetime entertainment programming, such as Deal or No Deal and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, each station features local news and other programs targeted to their local markets. The E! brand is owned by Comcast and used under license. E! is a Canwest Broadcasting network. NEWS CHCH News : www.chchnews.ca CHEK News: www.checknews.ca CHCA News: www.chcanews.ca CHBC News - http://www.chbcnews.ca/.
ESPN CLASSIC CANADA
9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. 416 332-5000 Fax: 416 332-7657. Web: www.tsn.ca/classic. Pres-Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Pres TSN Phil King; Sr VP CTV Specialty Sports Sls Joe Carter; Sr VP-Fin Nikki Moffat; VP-Mktg Shawn Redmond; Dir-Program Commn Andrea Goldstein; VP-Programming Stewart Johnston DESCRIPTION: ESPN Classic features great individual performances, controversial victories, huge upsets, momentous comebacks and unforgettable team dynasties. ESPN Classic has encore broadcasts of the most cherished classic games and moments from the world of sports. The network has all the bases covered with baseball, basketball, hockey, football, golf, wrestling, boxing, soccer, tennis, skating, Reel Classics sports movies and much more.
EWTN - THE GLOBAL CATHOLIC NETWORK
PO Box 203 Charlottetown PE C1A 7K4. Location: 5817 Old Leeds Rd. Irondale AL 35210. 902 676-2533 Fax: 902 676-2047. Web: www.ewtn.com. Pres Michael Warsaw; VPMktg Chris Wegemer; VP Programming Doug Keck; Mktg Mgr Cda Brady Grant DESCRIPTION: EWTN Global Catholic Network features LIVE daily Mass, devotionals, teaching series, documentaries, LIVE call-in talk shows, animated children’s programming and special church events from around the world. Commercial-free. Company established in 1981.
ELGOURMET.COM
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina. 514 844-3566 Web: www.elgourmet.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois
EUROCHANNEL
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Miami FL. 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. hispano@terraterra.ca. Web: www.eurochannel.com.br. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; TerraTerra Dev Latin America Maria Teresa Calderon DESCRIPTION: Cinema, music, fashion, travel, series.. all are combined in this high quality television from Europe. Available in Canada (CRTC authorization AP 200650). Represented by TerraTerra Communications Inc. Number of Employees: 3.
FAIRCHILD TELEVISION LTD.
3300-4151 Hazelbridge Way Aberdeen Centre Richmond BC V6X 4J7. 604 295-1313 Fax: 604 295-1300. info@fairchildtv.com. Web: www.fairchildtv. com. Pres Joseph Chan; Asst Gen Mgr West Louis Tong; Asst Gen Mgr E Connie Sephton; Ops/Engrg Mgr Man-Kay Koon; Controller/Sls/Mktg Mgr Helen Lee; Controller/Sls/Mktg Mgr E T Chow; Fin Mgr G Wan DESCRIPTION: Fairchild Television (FTV) is the only national Chinese language specialty television network in Canada. Offering more than 120 hours of Cantonese and Mandarin programming a week. Company established in 1993. Number of Employees: 200. SUBSCRIBERS: 331,000
tography and design with a celebration of style. Designer television 24-hours a day. range of information at a glance. FashionTelevisionChannel is owned by CTV Limited, a division of CTVglobemedia, HGTV (HOME & GARDEN TELEVISION CANADA) Canada’s premier multi-media company. 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. FINE LIVING 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-0971. Web: www.hgtv.ca. Chairman/CEO Michael 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. MacMillan; COO Phyllis Yaffe; Exec VP-Programming Norm Bolen; Sr VP-Sales/ 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.fineliving.ca. Promotions Brad Alles; VP-Bus/Regulatory Affairs Rita Cugini; VP-Programming DESCRIPTION: FINE LIVING is a television network dedicated to the art of living Vanessa Case like you mean it. It is the ultimate resource for viewers looking to pursue their DESCRIPTION: HGTV and its personalities are Canada’s most entertaining source passions, realize their dreams and maximize their precious time. Whether it’s for home ideas. Whatever the project-from large-scale renovations to tips on restoring a vintage sports car, discovering ways to simplify life, planning a family purchasing real estate or sourcing stylish accessories-HGTV offers audiences series road trip, uncovering new wineries, making a courageous career change, hosting that inspire and entertain. Popular HGTV series include Holmes on Homes where an elegant event, offering techniques to enhance a living space or recharging the master contractor Mike Holmes makes disastrous renovations right and the popular body and soul, FINE LIVING simplifies the myriad of options for living a balanced Scottish duo in their new Canadian series Colin & Justin’s Home Heist. Other series and satisfying life. include Disaster DIY, Buy Me, Design Inc., Designer Guys and The Style Dept. SUBSCRIBERS: 4.7 million FOOD NETWORK CANADA 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. HISTORIA - CO-OWNED BY ASTRAL MEDIA AND CANWEST 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-0971. Web: www.foodtv.ca. Chairman/CEO Michael MacMillan; COO Phyllis Yaffe; Exec VP-Prog Norm Bolan; Sr VP-Sls & Promo Brad 2100 rue Sainte-Catherine O bureau 700 Montréal QC H3H 2T3. Alles; Sr VP-Prog Lifestyle Networks Kristine Layfield; Sr VP-Prog Food Network 514 939-3150 Fax: 514 939-3151. info@chaines.astral.com. Web: www.historiatv. com. Pres Pierre Roy; Sr VP-Fin/Tech/Ops Yves Lagacé; VP-Research/Dev Sylvie Cda Karen Gelbart; VP-Bus & Regulatory Aff Rita Cugini DESCRIPTION: Food Network Canada brings viewers into the kitchens of passionate Shapiro; Sr VP-Prog/Comm Judith Brosseau; VP-Prog Fabrice Brasier chefs and creative hosts and delivers behind-the-scenes access to the food industry. DESCRIPTION: With its Quebec productions, its rigorous documentaries, its historical films and fascinating dramas, Historia leads its viewers to a world where the past SUBSCRIBERS: 3.9 Million comes to life in a very contemporary manner. Historia presents defining moments of FOX SPORTS WORLD CANADA the past that have changed the world we live in today. SUBSCRIBERS: 1.3 million 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.canada.com/specialtytv/foxsports/ HISTORY TELEVISION index.html. VP-Bus Dev Greg Treffry; Dir-Sls Janice Smith; Dir-Programming 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-0971. Web: www.history.ca. Chairman/CEO Michael Specialty Daniel Eves; Dir-Mktg Specialty Tim Kist; Publicist Dan Kenning DESCRIPTION: International sports with a Canadian twist. Fox Sports World Canada MacMillan; COO Phyllis Yaffe; Exec VP-Programming Norm Bolen; Sr VP brings the worlds sports home, including the best in English Premier League, Programming Factual/BBC Networks John Gill; Sr VP-Sales/Promotions Brad Alles; German and French soccer league games. Canadian-produced Fox Sports World VP-Bus/Regulatory Affairs Rita Cugini Report provides insight and in-depth analysis to keep you in the game. Company DESCRIPTION: As the number one source for entertaining and engaging historical programming, History Television captivates Canadian audiences with gripping stories established in 2001. about the people and events that have shaped our world. With popular documentaries G4TECHTV and dramas, viewers are privy to intriguing accounts of the civilizations and innova545 Lake Shore Blvd W Toronto ON M5V 1A3. 416 260-3803 Fax: 416 260-3810. Toll-Free: 866 260-0055. info@g4techtv.ca. tions that have brought us where we are today. SUBSCRIBERS: 5.0 million Web: www.g4techtv.ca. VP-Mktg/Programming Malcolm Dunlop; Mgr TV Distr HTV Saundra Katz; Dir Programming Hayden Mindell; Dir Consumer Mktg/PR Andrea 645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Miami FL. Gagliardi; Dir TV Distr Aivy Reinfelds; Mktg Coord Erin Liu; Exec Dir On-Air 514 844-3566 Web: www.htv.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois Creative Dawn Morden HUSTLER TV DESCRIPTION: G4techTV is Canada’s only 24 hour television channel dedicated 2211 Thurston Dr Suite 200 Ottawa ON K1G 6C9. to games, gear, gadgets and gigabytes. It is the ultimate stomping ground that 613 248-1000 Ext. 246 Fax: 613 737-0377. Toll-Free: 800 565-1471. Web: www. celebrates every facet of living digital. hustlertv.ca. Pres/CEO Stuart Duncan DESCRIPTION: Hustler TV is the most widely known and most highly sought after GSN, THE NETWORK FOR GAMES name in adult TV entertainment in Canada. PO Box 787 Toronto ON M5J 2T3. Location: BCE Place 181 Bay St. 416 956-2030 Fax: 416 956-2074. Toll-Free: 800 893-4862. Web: www.gsn.com. Hustler TV is the obvious first choice for carriage as a subscription channel as the well-known Hustler brand is instantly recognizable. It is also synonymous as a name Affil Sls Mgr Sonja Tessari; Affil Sls Mgr Nicole Kirby DESCRIPTION: GSN, the Network for Games, is the only network dedicated exclu- most often associated with top adult fare and is so recognizable it has the ability to sively to game-related programming and interactive play, reaches 55 million homes drive sales with little or no overt advertising by your system. Unlike the competition, with its unique variety of engaging and exiting programming. Company established Hustler TV promises viewers the height of sexual satisfaction and instantly attracts in 1994. Number of Employees: 300. SUBSCRIBERS: +1 Million in Canada/+55 and delivers new users to your system, viewers who want to explore the channel or Hustler On Demand HD VOD and VOD offerings. In addition, the channel is million in North America programmed into 6 hour blocks and time segmented such that they make a perfect GALAXIE - THE CONTINUOUS MUSIC NETWORK PO Box 3220 Stn C Ottawa ON K1Y 1E4. Location: 181 Queen St. Ottawa ON PPV offering for systems that have a PPV license. I CHANNEL K1P 1K9. 613 288-6342 Fax: 613 288-6205. Toll-Free: 877 425-2943. information@galaxie. 115 Gordon Baker Rd 8th Floor North York ON M2H 3R6. ca. Web: www.galaxie.ca. Gen Mgr Eric Albert; Prog Dir Mike Giunta; IT Mgr Fred 416 756-2404 Fax: 416 756-5526. info@ichannel.ca. Web: www.ichannel.ca. Benedikt; Admin Suzanne Pariseau; Commun Coord Mathieu Denolf; Mktg/Comm Pres/CEO Martha Fusca; Dir-Mktg David Vowell; Tech Exec Stu Turner DESCRIPTION: i channel : Intelligent Television. A television network that delivers Mgr Josée Prévost; Mgr-Dev Partnership/Fr Prog Jean-Richard Richard Lefebvre DESCRIPTION: Experience Galaxie’s channels of continuous music, a digital-quality entertaining and thought-provoking programs that goes beyond the headlines and audio service with no ads, no talk, no commercial interruptions and more choice into a wide range of social, political, and personal issues. ichannel delivers original of music, expertly programmed by music experts. Company established in 1997. programs of interest to Canadians and offers audiences the long-form unedited, in depth analysis on social and public affairs. Company established in 2000. Number Number of Employees: 45. SUBSCRIBERS: 6 Million GLOBAL TELEVISION - A DIV. OF CANWEST MEDIA INC. of Employees: 30. SUBSCRIBERS: 800,000 IFC - INDEPENDENT FILM CHANNEL CANADA 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.globaltv.com. DESCRIPTION: The Global Television network broadcasts via 10 television stations, 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 976-6039. Web: www.ifctv.ca. Chairman/CEO Michael MacMillan; CEO Phyllis Yaffe; Exec VP Corporate Norm Bolen; Sr VP Drama John reaching 96% of English-speaking Canada. Global offers a programming mix of entertainment programs, news and sports aimed Gill; Exec VP-Sls Brad Alles; VP-Content Spec Channels Marni Shulman; Mktg Mgr Tannis Anstey; Content Coord Carrie Redpath primarily at viewers aged 18 to 49, a strategy that has proven to be extremely successful. Global consistently scores many of the top ten programs in Canada, with DESCRIPTION: More pop. Less corn. See the movies everyone raves about on IFC. major ratings hits such as Prison Break, the reality-series Survivor, House, 24 and From award-winners like Boogie Nights and Donnie Brasco, to groundbreakers like the breakout hit Heroes. Global National, the network’s early-evening newscast, is Reservoir Dogs and Traffic, to cult hits like Clerks, eight movies air uncut every day. Canada’s most-watched news program with almost a million viewers every weekday. Company established in 2001. Global also has successful local news programs in every market and is the dominant INFINITO local news organization in British Columbia. 645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Argentina. Global Television is a Canwest Broadcasting network. 514 844-3566 Web: www.infinito.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois
THE GOLF CHANNEL
PO Box 787 Toronto ON M5J 2T3. Location: BCE Place 181 Bay St. 416 956-2030 Fax: 416 956-2035. Toll-Free: 800 893-4862. info@family.ca. Web: www.family.ca. Pres Astral TV/Astral Télé Réseaux John Riley; VP/Gen Mgr Family Channel Joe Tedesco; Sr VP-Prog Astral TV Networks Kevin Wright; Sr VP-Sls/Mktg Astral TV Networks Domenic Vivolo; VP-Sls/Affiliate Mktg Astral TV Networks Stephen Green DESCRIPTION: Family Channel is a premium, commercial-free network offering the best in family television entertainment in approximately 5.4 million homes across Canada. Family airs a unique mix of series, movies and specials with a large portion of programming supplied by Disney. Company established in 1988. SUBSCRIBERS: 5.3 million
541 N Fairbanks St Suite 2720 Chicago IL 60611. Location: 7580 Commerce Center Dr. Orlando FL 32819. 312 222-5807 Fax: 312 222-0028. Web: www.thegolfchannel.com. Pres David Manougian; Central Reg Mgr-Affil Sls/Mktg Jeff Bernth; Man Dir Affil Sls/Mktg Chris Swan DESCRIPTION: The Golf Channel (TGC), chaired by Arnold Palmer, is the only television network devoted exclusively to golf 24 hours a day. With access to thousands of hours of instruction a year, golfers of all levels can improve their game just by tuning in. TGC’s programming schedule includes more live golf coverage than any other network, as well as news, instruction and original specials. In addition to being the exclusive television home of the Nationwide Tour, the European Tour, and beginning in 2004, the Champions Tour, The Golf Channel televises competition from the LPGA, USGA, PGA of America, PGA Tour of Australasia and Sunshine Tour of Southern Africa. The Golf Channel broadcasts from studios in Orlando, Florida. For more information about the network, visit our consumer website at TheGolfChannel. com. Company established in 1995. Number of Employees: 320.
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299 Queen St W Toronto ON M4V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Fax: 416 591-3545. infoft@ftchannel.com. Web: www.ftchannel. com. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Suzanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/ Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/ Space Ed Robinson; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Entertainment Grp Jordan Schwartz; Commun Mgr Emily Young Lee; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free DESCRIPTION: FashionTelevisionChannel is Canada’s first and only 24-hour English Language Fashion Channel dedicated to the world of art, architecture, pho24 www.mediacastermagazine.com Spring 2008
101 Marietta St NW Floor 21 Atlanta GA 30303-2720. 404 827-2044 Fax: 404 878-1205. Web: www.cnn.com. VP-Sls Matt Tolleson; Sls Asst Megan Byrd; Acct Mgr Mike Burr DESCRIPTION: CNN Headline News, delivering non-stop headlines, 24 hours a day, is the perfect information source for the time pressed viewer. Stories are fast-paced and immediate, covering breaking news, sports, health, the environment, technology, culture and entertainment, travel delays and financial news. And CNN Headline News’ powerful multi-element screen gives viewers the widest
INNER PEACE
80 Carlauren Rd Suite 23 Woodbridge ON L4L 7Z5. 905 265-1543 Fax: 905 851-5108. Pres/CEO Paolo Canciani
INTERTV
907 Alness St North York ON M3J 2J1. 416 736-7577 Fax: 416 736-7677. Toll-Free: 866 324-6444. Web: www.ethnicchannels.com. Pres/CEO Slava Levin; CFO Oleg Masliy; Mktg Mgr/Exec Producer Natasha Malisheva; Dir-Natl Advertising Jim Hatchwell; Chief Eng Olexandr Radzynskyy; Office Mgr Lauren Davis DESCRIPTION: We are a channels distribution company. Company established in 2003.
THE ISRAELI NETWORK - HEBREW
907 Alness St North York ON M3J 2J1. 416 736-7577 Fax: 416 736-7677. Toll-Free: 866 324-6444. info@ethnicchannels. com. Web: www.ethnicchannels.com. Pres/CEO Slava Levin; CFO Oleg Masliy; Dir - Natl Sls Gil Koren Company established in 2003. Number of Employees: 10.
LEAFS TV
307 Lakeshore Blvd E Toronto ON M5A 1C1. 416 815-2440 Fax: 416 681-9181. Web: www.mapleleafs.com. Sr VP B’cast/ Content Chris Hebb; VP-Mktg Beth Robertson; Dir-Sls Anthony Attard; DirProg/Content Frank Hayward; Dir-Bus Dev Aaron LaFontaine; Mgr-Commun/Mktg Lesley Hunter DESCRIPTION: Leafs TV provides exclusive, in-depth information on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Programming includes exclusive live Leafs games, all Leafs preseason matchups, AHL and U.S. Collegiate hockey games and classic Leafs games.
Also features up-to-the-minute information on the team and the NHL, plus player DESCRIPTION: Max Trax is a digital television music service available to homes in profiles and interviews. Company established in 2001. Canada. This commercial-free, digital quality audio service is programmed by music experts and DJ’s, offering a range of music channel selections from Classical, Rock, LES CHAÎNES TÉLÉ ASTRAL - AN ASTRAL MEDIA Reggae and Country to Oldies and Alternative. Company established in 1999. PROPERTY 2100 rue Sainte-Catherine O bureau 700 Montréal QC H3H 2T3. MENTV 514 939-3150 Fax: 514 939-3151. info@chaines.astral.com. Web: www.astral. 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. com. Pres Pierre Roy; Sr VP-Fin/Tech/Ops Yves Lagacé; VP-Research/Dev Sylvie 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.canada.com/specialtytv/mentv/index. Shapiro; Sr VP-Prog/Comm Canal D Historial Séries+ Judith Brosseau; Sr VP- html. VP chaînes spécialisées (Groupe TVA Inc.) Claire Syril; Dir ventes Janice Prog/Comm Canal Vie VRAK TV Ztélé Marie Collin; Dir-Comm/Séries+ VRAK-TV Smith; Chargée d’affaires, Relations avec les affiliés Luiza Grecu; Dir diffusion Laila Dominique Gélineau; Dir-Comm/Canal Vie Historia Élise Beauchemin; Dir-Commun Debs; Coord des chaîes spécialisées Marie-Claude Fournier; Coord des chaîes Canal D Ztélé Fréderique Grenouillat; VP-Comm Sophie Dufort; VP-Programming spécialisées Catherine Perreault; Coord des chaîes spécialisées Alexandre Grenier; Canal D Jean-Pierre Laurendeau; VP-Programming Canal Vie Lyne Denault; Publiciste Dan Kenning VP-Programming VRAK-TV Dominique Bazay; VP-Programming Historia/Séries+ DESCRIPTION: Guys, reclaim your rightful place on the couch: mentv is the channel Fabrice Brasier; VP-Programming Ztélé Jacques Mathieu created just for you, a 100% testosterone zone. With everything that gives a guy the DESCRIPTION: Les Chaînes Télé Astral is a cable network owned by Astral Media edge, from health, lifestyle and fashion, sports and sex, mentv offers programming that operates six French-language specialty channels: Canal D, Canal Vie, Historia, for guys of all interests. Company established in 2001. Séries+, VRAK.TV and Ztélé. All channels are available in HD and offer 24 hour- MÉTÉOMEDIA - DIV. OF PELMOREX COMMUNICAa-day programming (except VRAK.TV). Company established in 1984. Number of TIONS INC. Employees: 210. 1755 boul René-Lévesque E bureau 251 Montréal QC H2K 4P6. LONESTAR 514 597-1700 Fax: 514 597-2981. Web: www.meteomedia.com. Pres/COO Gaston 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. Germain; Chairman/CEO Pierre Morrissette; VP/Gen Mgr TWN Mitch Charron; Sr 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.canada.com/specialtytv/lonestar/ VP-Fin/CFO Alysia Charlton; Sr VP/CITO Jean-Pierre Boulanger; VP-Affil Rel Luc index.html. VP-Bus Dev Greg Treffry; Dir-Sls Janice Smith; Dir-Programming Daniel Perreault; Dir-Prog/Ops MM Monic Lessard; Dir-Prog/Ops TWN Bryan Bodnar Eves; Dir-Mktg Specialty Tim Kist; Publicist Dan Kenning DESCRIPTION: MétéoMedia and The Weather Network are Canada’s only national DESCRIPTION: Showcasing the greatest action and adventure spanning the decades, specialty networks offering weather-related information on a continuous basis 24 Lonestar delivers classic and contemporary movie favourites. From timeless cop hours a day, 7 days a week. Company established in 1988. Number of Employees: dramas and adrenaline soaked franchises to classic westerns where good guys (including TWN): 259. SUBSCRIBERS: including The Weather Network: 10.9 triumph over bad, Lonestar delivers it all to lovers of great cinema. Company million established in 2001. MEZZO MSNBC 645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Paris, France. One MSNBC Plaza Secaucus NJ 07094. 514 844-3566 Web: www.mezzo.tv. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois 201 583-5000 multimedia@msnbc.com. Web: www.msnbc.com. MILITARY CHANNEL DESCRIPTION: MSNBC offers 24 hour of breaking news coverage with prime time One Discovery Place Silver Spring MD 20910. programming featuring documentaries, live discussions, investigative reports and 240 662-2000 Web: www.discovery.com. Pres/CEO David Zaslav; Pres/Gen Mgr news features focusing on the latest current events. Company established in 2001. Clark Bunting; VP Affiliate Sls/Mktg John Risinger; Acct Rep Mark Ronek Number of Employees: 20. DESCRIPTION: Real-world stories of heroism, military strategy, and historical turnMABUHAY - PHILIPINO DREAM TV ing points, Military Channel is the premier network providing viewers an inside look 907 Alness St North York ON M3J 2J1. at all aspects of the armed services. Military Channel takes viewers behind the lines, 416 736-7577 Fax: 416 736-7677. Toll-Free: 866 324-6444. Web: www.ethnic- offering in-depth programs on military technology, aviation marvels, space travel channels.com. Pres/CEO Slava Levin; CFO Oleg Masliy; VP-Adv/Sls Vladimir and battlefield strategy. Company established in 2001. Number of Employees: 4000. Brannikov; Mktg Mgr/Exec Producer Natasha Malisheva; Chief Eng Olexandr SUBSCRIBERS: 400,000 Cdn 46 million US Radzynskyy; Office Mgr Lauren Davis THE MIRACLE CHANNEL DESCRIPTION: We are a Channels distribution company. Company established 450 31 St N Lethbridge AB T1H 3Z3. in 2003. 403 380-3399 Fax: 403 380-3322. Toll-Free: 800 414-2545. mail@miraclechannel. MAX TRAX ca. Web: www.miraclechannel.ca. CEO Ray Block; VP-Eng Jon Koopmans; VP-Corp 9/5/07 6:11:39 PM Klassen; Prog Dir Bryan Pervereseff; Tech Dir Peter Pankonin 64 Jefferson Ave Unit 18 CCSA_adFINAL07.eps Toronto ON M6K 3H4. Location: 501-630 3 Ave SW. Aff Gordon Calgary AB T2P 4L4. DESCRIPTION: The Miracle Channel is a one-of-a-kind, 24-hour, Canadian family 403 444-4244; 416 534-1191. Fax: 403 444-4222. Toll-Free: 866 221-4244. Web: & faith service. This commercial-free channel, with a distinctive Canadian feel, is www.maxtrax.com. Prog Mgr Hans Beckers filled with programs the whole family will enjoy. Company established in 1995.
Number of Employees: 55.
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MOVIE CENTRAL
64 Jefferson Ave Toronto ON M6K 3H4. 416 534-1191 Fax: 416 588-9341. general@moviecentral.ca. Web: www.moviecentral.ca. Pres Corus TV Paul Robertson; Pres/CEO John Cassaday; Exec VP/Gen Mgr Lifestyle/Drama/Movies Susan Ross; VP-Mktg Susan Schaefer; VP-Strategy/ Investment/Content Dist Andrew Eddy; VP-Comm Tracy Ewing; VP-Programming Erica Benson DESCRIPTION: Movie Central is a 24-hour-a-day, commercial-free premium pay-TV service available to Western Canadians. Exclusive multi-year output agreements with major Hollywood studios ensure that Movie Central is the preferred destination for box office titles. In addition to being the first window, Western Canadian home to the best of HBO and Showtime, through its investments, pre-buys and license fees for Canadian feature films and original series, Movie Central is recognized as a major force in the Canadian independent film and television production industry. The launch of Movie Central on demand and Movie Central High Definition, demonstrate that Movie Central remains committed to being first with innovations that enhance the viewing experience. Movie Central is owned by Corus Entertainment, a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. SUBSCRIBERS: 700,000+
THE MOVIE NETWORK - AN ASTRAL MEDIA TELEVISION NETWORK
BCE Building 181 Bay St Box 787 Suite 100 Toronto ON M5J 2T3. 416 956-2010 Fax: 416 956-2018. Toll-Free: 800 661-6674. customercare@themovienetwork.com. Web: www.themovienetwork.ca. Pres Astral TV Networks/Astral Télé Réseaux John Riley; Sr VP-Sls/Mktg Astral TV Networks Domenic Vivolo; VP-Sls/Affiliate Mktg Astral TV Networks Stephen Green; Sr VP-Program Astral TV Networks J Kevin Wright DESCRIPTION: The movie Network is an English-language, pay-television service in eastern Canada offering first-run Hollywood hit movies, HBO and Showtime titles and Canadian original drama series over five 24-hour multiplex channels, two high-definition channels and an on-demand service. Company established in 1983. Number of Employees: 89. SUBSCRIBERS: 890,000
MOVIEOLA - THE SHORT FILM CHANNEL
PO Box 6143 Stn A Toronto ON M5W 1P6. 416 492-1595 Fax: 416 492-9539. info@movieola.ca. Web: www.movieola.ca. Pres Romen Podzyhun; VP/Gen Mgr C J Millar; Dir-Programming Shane Smith; Creative Dir Anthony D’Andrea; Technology Mgr Brian Boyle DESCRIPTION: Movieola is a specialty channel devoted to bringing the excitement, emotion and energy of short films to its viewers. From celebrated Oscar-winning shorts to obscure cult favorites, from ground-breaking film pioneers to today’s independent film makers. A Feature Film Experience in a Fraction of the Time™. A Channel Zero company. Company established in 2000. Number of Employees: 30.
MPIX - AN ASTRAL MEDIA TELEVISION NETWORK
PO Box 787 Toronto ON M5J 2T3. Location: BCE Place 181 Bay St. Suite 100 416 956-2010 Fax: 416 956-2018. Toll-Free: 800 565-6684. customercare@mpix. com. Web: www.mpix.ca. Pres Astral TV Networks/Astral Télé Réseaux John Riley; Sr VP-Sls/Mktg Astral TV Networks Dominic Vivolo; VP-Sls/Affiliate Mktg Astral TV Networks Stephen Green; Sr VP-Program Astral TV Networks J Kevin Wright DESCRIPTION: Mpix is a pay-television network in eastern Canada with two mul-
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tiplex channels featuring the ultimate collection of great movies from every era. Mpix also offers MHD, a dedicated high-definition classics movie channel and Mpix On Demand. Company established in 1994.
MUCHLOUD
299 Queen St W Toronto ON M4V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Fax: 416 591-6824. Web: www.muchloud.com. Pres Creative/ Content/Channels Suzanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Youth/Music Brad Schwartz; Sr VP Youth/Music David Kines; Dir-Programming Sheila Sullivan; Commun Mgr Graham Machacek; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free DESCRIPTION: MuchLOUD delivers the best in hard music—alternative, metal and punk music videos, featured alongside exclusive artist interviews, specials, classic archival material and up-to-the-minute concert info. MuchLOUD is a division of CTV Limited. Company established in 2001.
MUCHMOREMUSIC
299 Queen St W Toronto ON M5V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Fax: 416 591-3710. muchmoremail@muchmoremusic.com. Web: www.muchmoremusic.com. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/ Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Youth/Music Brad Schwartz; Sr VP Youth/Music David Kines; Dir-Programming Sheila Sullivan; Commun Mgr Graham Machacek; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free DESCRIPTION: Geared toward the older and wiser siblings of MuchMusic fans, sister station MuchMoreMusic delivers entertainment news, homegrown and international pop-culture programming, exclusive concert specials, classic movies, and adult-contemporary music videos. Top-rated shows include: The Loop, a daily music-entertainment dose hosted by Traci Melchor and Matt Wells; music ranker Listed, hosted by Traci Melchor; the hottest concerts and specials on the MMMOnstage; the best music movies on the MuchMoreMovie; MuchMoreMusic Live, which delivers megastars like James Blunt, Shania Twain, Shakira, and Chris Cornell live from downtown Toronto; and the best-of-the-worst from the world of celebreality programming, with shows like Gene Simmons: Family Jewels, Don’t Forget the Lyrics, and more. Viewers can further connect with the daily music and entertainment news they crave. Distributed via cable and satellite to 5.5 million households across Canada, MuchMoreMusic targets viewers aged 18-49. MuchMoreMusic is a division of CTV Limited. Company established in 1998.
MUCHMORERETRO
299 Queen St W Toronto ON M4V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Fax: 416 591-3710. request@muchmoreretro.com. Web: www. muchmoreretro.com. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Youth/Music Brad Schwartz; Sr VP Youth/Music David Kines; Dir-Programming Shelia Sullivan; Commun Mgr Graham Machacek; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free DESCRIPTION: Dedicated to the music videos of the “80s and “90s,
MuchMoreRetro launched in 2003 for those who grew up watching their music on television. From archival favourites to unforgettable big-budget extravaganzas, MuchMoreRetro is Canada’s source for 24/7 classic videoflow. Designed to silence the critics who complain that they can’t find their favourite Gowan videos anymore, MuchMoreRetro has a very simple and totally awesome programming strategy: uh, like, video flow from artists like The Police, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Corey Hart, Prince, Duran Duran, Rush, Alanis Morisette, and more. MuchMoreRetro continues to spotlight Canadian talent through the MuchMoreRetro DVD series, which delivers some of the most historic concert events of the 80s by Glass Tiger, The Payolas, The Spoon, The Pursuit of Happiness, Ashley MacIsaac and, yes, Gowan. Although there is some resentment toward viewers born in the 80s, MuchMoreRetro is for viewers aged 18-49 and currently serves 123,000 subscribers across Canada via digital cable and satellite and wireless carriers. MuchMoreRetro is a division of CTV Limited. Company established in 2001.
MUCHMUSIC
299 Queen St W Toronto ON M5V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Fax: 416 591-6824. muchmail@muchmusic.com. Web: www. muchmusic.com. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/ Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Youth/Music Brad Schwartz; Sr VP Youth/Music David Kines; Dir-Programming Sheila Sullivan; Commun Mgr Graham Machacek; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free DESCRIPTION: The No. 1 Canadian brand for teens and young adults, MuchMusic is an integral part of today’s pop-culture landscape, engaging and interacting with its audience like no other since August 1984. Live performances and interviews with world-famous Canadian and international musical artists and celebrity guests make MuchMusic’s acclaimed street front studio in Toronto Canada’s epicentre of celebrity. A multi-platform Canadian icon, MuchMusic was recognized by Strategy magazine as the ìBrand of the Yearî (2005). The always innovative and cutting-edge muchmusic.com is a favourite destination for Canadian youth delivering Show Me Yours, a user-generated content site; MuchAXS, a viewercontrolled broadband player; new music sneak peek First Spins; and music and ring tone downloads. MuchMusic is a division of CTV Limited.
MUCHVIBE
299 Queen St W Toronto ON M4V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Fax: 416 591-6824. muchvibe@muchmusic.com. Web: www. muchvibe.ca. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Suzanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Youth/Music Brad Schwartz; Sr VP Youth/Music David Kines; Dir-Programming Sheila Sullivan; Commun Mgr Graham Machacek; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free DESCRIPTION: MuchVibe was born in 2001 when groovers and shakers across Canada wanted more ñ more hip hop, more rap, more R&B, more reggae, and more soul. A hype mix of the old school, true school and the new school in contemporary urban music, MuchVibe gets ill with videos, exclusive artist interviews, specials, classic archival material, and up-to-the-minute concert info from such artists as Kanye West, 50 Cent, Beyonce, Eminem, Belly, and more. MuchVibe is a division of CTV Limited.
MUSIMAX - AN ASTRAL MEDIA TELEVISION NETWORK
355 rue Sainte-Catherine O Montréal QC H3B 1A5. 514 284-7581 Fax: 514 284-1889. Web: www.musimax.com. Pres Pierre Roy; VP/Gen Mgr Nicolas Savoie; Dir-Commun Philippe Bertout; Sr VP-Programming/ Comm Judith Brosseau; VP-Programming Matt Zimbel DESCRIPTION: From the biggest musical events to the greatest songs, MusiMax transports you into the fascinating world of pop music. Tuning in to MusiMax means experiencing the music of today and discovering the day-to-day lives of the biggest stars at home and abroad. In short, MusiMax is indispensable viewing for anyone looking for more than just music videos. Number of Employees: 160. SUBSCRIBERS: 1.6 million
MUSIQUEPLUS - AN ASTRAL MEDIA TELEVISION NETWORK
355 rue Sainte-Catherine O Montréal QC H3B 1A5. 514 284-7581 Fax: 514 284-1889. Web: www.musiqueplus.com. Pres Pierre Roy; VP/Gen Mgr Nicolas Savoie; Dir-Commun Philipe Bertout; Sr VP-Programming/ Comm Marie Collin; VP-Programming Paola Simonetto DESCRIPTION: MusiquePlus continues to be THE reference in pop music culture in Québec. The network attracts audiences with its innovative outlook, and offers them a wide variety of events: performances by local and international artists, exclusive interviews, shows, intimate concerts, arts news, scoops, comedy and much more. Number of Employees: 160. SUBSCRIBERS: 2.1 million
MYSTERY
121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.canada.com/specialtytv/mysterytv/ index.html. VP-Bus Dev Greg Treffry; Dir-Sls Janice Smith; Dir-Programming Daniel Eves; Dir-Mktg Specialty Tim Kist; Publicist Dan Kenning DESCRIPTION: All the pieces come together for true crime and suspense drama lovers on MYSTERY TV. With the definitive mix of television’s current suspense and crime drama franchises, including Law & Order SVU and Criminal Intent, House, Numb3rs, Las Vegas, Bones and Shark, the destination for compelling and engrossing television is MYSTERY TV. Company established in 2001.
N2 BROADBAND
4500 River Green Pky Suite 110 Duluth GA 30096. 678 812-6310 Fax: 678 812-6410. thalsey@n2bb.com. Web: www.n2bb.com. Pres/CEO Reggie Bradford; Sr VP Terry May; VP-Mktg Greg Swayne; Sr Dir-Bus Dev Raj Amin DESCRIPTION: N2 Broadband is the only provider of scalable, open-standards technologies that enable content providers and cable operators to offer ondemand services. The company’s N2 Network is the only complete delivery management, back office and usage repoting system. Company established in 2000. Number of Employees: 120+.
NHL NETWORK
9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. 416 332-5000 Fax: 416 332-4675. Web: www.tsn.ca/nhl_network. Pres-Revenue/ Business Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Pres TSN Phil King; Sr VP CTV Specialty Sports Sls Joe Carter; VP-Mktg Shawn Redmond; Dir-Programming/Commn Andrea Goldstein; Sr Bus Mgr Joe Gabor; Exec Producer Gord Cutler; VPProgramming Stewart Johnston DESCRIPTION: As the definitive hockey destination, NHL Network offers viewers a 24-hour all-access pass to complete hockey coverage both on and off the ice,
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including live NHL games featuring stars such as Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin. The network’s daily signature show ‘NHL On The Fly’ offers fans exclusive live look-ins to each NHL game, including every goal from every game, complete shootouts, extended highlights, stellar saves, features, interviews, pre- and post-game reports, team press conferences, expert analysis from a variety of hockey insiders and former players, plus special event coverage from the NHL All-Star Game, NHL Stanley Cup Final and NHL Entry Draft. Additional NHL Network programming includes live NCAA hockey, action from the American Hockey League and ECHL, as well as international and amateur hockey, player profiles, interview shows and youth-oriented programs. NHL Network is available in Canada by contacting digital cable or satellite providers.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL
121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.nationalgeographic.ca. Chairman/CEO Michael MacMillan; COO Phyllis Yaffe; SVP Sales/Promotions Brad Alles; VP-Bus/Regulatory Affairs Rita Cugini; SVP Programming John Gill; EVP Programming Norm Bolen DESCRIPTION: National Geographic Channel is Canada’s only 24-hour source of entertaining information about the exotic, natural world we live in. Exclusive programming events such as Megastructures, In the Womb, Pharaoh’s Week and National Geographic Presents, expose viewers to the world’s leading adventurers, explorers, scientists, environmentalists, filmmakers and renowned photographers.
NTV CANADA - RUSSIAN
907 Alness St Toronto ON M3J 2J1. 416 736-7577 Fax: 416 736-7677. Toll-Free: 866 324-6444. Web: www.ethnicchannels.com. Pres/CEO Slava Levin; CFO Oleg Masliy; VP-Adv/Sls Vladimir Brannikov; Mktg Mgr/Exec Producer Natasha Malisheva; Chief Eng Olexandr Radzynskyy; Office Mgr Lauren Davis Company established in 2003. Number of Employees: 10.
NUEVO MUNDO TELEVISON
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. info@nuevomundotv.com. Web: www. nuevomundotv.com. Pres/Prog Dir Maria Teresa Calderon; CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; Dir-Mktg Ada Henriquez DESCRIPTION: The first Canadian television channel totally in Spanish and produced in Canada. (CRTC authorization AP 2005-147). Company established in 2005. Number of Employees: 5.
OLN - OUTDOOR LIFE NETWORK
9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. 416 332-5000 Fax: 416 332-5861. Web: www.tsn.ca/oln. Pres CTV Inc. Rick Brace; Exec VP Bus Planning/Dist Bart Yabsley; Sr VP CTV Specialty Sports Sls Joe Carter; Sr VP-Fin Nikki Moffat; Mgr Factual Networks Jodi Cook; Mgr Corp/ Public Affairs Matthew Garrow; Programming Coord Iris Mager DESCRIPTION: OLN-Outdoor Life Network captures the adventurous spirit and passion for the great outdoors. Rough and tough, bone-breaking action and danger, OLN is Canada’s leader in outdoor programming with a focus on life beyond the comforts of home. OLN’s cutting-edge western lifestyle, outdoor exploration, survival, strength and reality programming is second only to extensive coverage from the most physically gruelling events from around the world, including the Tour de France, Iditarod, Professional Bull Riders, The Amazing Race and Dakar Rally. Visit Canada’s roughest, most rugged and entertaining network. CTV Inc. is the managing partner of OLN.
ODYSSEY
437 Danforth Ave Floor 2 Toronto ON M4K 1P1. 416 465-1112 Fax: 416 465-6592. Pres Peter Maniatakos DESCRIPTION: Greek language programming.
ONE: THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT CHANNEL
Liberty Market Building 171 East Liberty St Suite 230 Toronto ON M6K 3P6. 416 368-3194 Fax: 416 368-9774. info@onebodymindspirit.com. Web: www. onebodymindspirit.com. Chairman/CEO Bill Roberts; Gen Mgr Mark Prasuhn; Dir-Program Joan Jenkinson; Dir-Mktg/Commun Gail Thomson; Dir-Tech Ops Erika Kramer; Dir-Adv Sls David Garby; Event Mktg Liaison Eloisa Stella DESCRIPTION: One: The Body, Mind & Spirit channel presents Canadian and International programming focused on healing methods that compliment traditional medicine such as alternative diets, music, meditation techniques, yoga and Tai Chi exercises, etc. The channel also features travel series, documentary shows that explore the paranormal, International cooking shows, award-winning dramas and great movies. Company established in 2001. Number of Employees: 65.
PEACHTREE TV
101 Marietta St NW Floor 21 Atlanta GA 30303-2720. 404 827-2044 Fax: 404 878-1205. Web: www.tbs.com. VP-Sls Matt Tolleson; Sls Asst Megan Byrd; Acct Mgr Mike Burr DESCRIPTION: Peachtree TV features nightly blockbuster primetime movies and a daytime lineup packed with popular sitcoms. Programmed for a primary target audience of ‘Movie Lovers’ ages 25-49 who typically seek out movie entertainment above other types of programming.
PERFECTO, LA CHAINE (Launching Fall 2002)
See MusiquePlus - An Astral Media television network. French-language fashion and design category one digital specialty service.
PLANÈTE
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Paris, France. 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. lachaineplanete@terraterra.ca. Web: www.lachaineplanete.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois DESCRIPTION: The best documentaries from around the world, in French. Commercial free (CRTC Authorization: AP 2001-82). Company established in 2002. Number of Employees: 3.
PLANÈTE THALASSA
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Paris, France. 514 844-3566 Web: www.planetethalassa.com. CEO Claire Bourgeois
PLAYBOY TV/PLAYBOY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
2706 Media Center Dr Los Angeles CA 90065. 323 276-4000 Fax: 323 276-4500. mrubin@playboy.com. Web: www.playboytv. com. VP-Special Markets Mark Rubin; Sr Mktg Mgr Guyleen Castriotta DESCRIPTION: Playboy TV offers a wide variety of programming for every taste. Viewers turn to Playboy TV’s live interactive programming and sexually charged reality TV for excitement and surprises. From mind blowing Naughty Amateur Home Videos to sizzling Director’s Cut Movies to the all-live call-in Night Calls franchise, Playboy TV has it all for your viewers. Playboy TV offers viewers more of what they want - hot exciting action! Learn more about the wide
variety of programs and the sizzling promotions optimized for your marketplace by CTV Spec Sports Sls Sylvain Brisson; Sr Prog Mgr/Prog Admin Robert Turcotte; logging onto www.pbtvnetworks.com. Company established in 1953. Company Exec Producer News Charles Perreault; Exec Producer Prog Domenic Vannelli; Mgr Pub/Promo Marc Desjardins established in 1953. DESCRIPTION: Le Réseau des sports, the world’s only 24-hour French language PLAYHOUSE DISNEY - AN ASTRAL MEDIA TELEVIall-sports network. Since its launch in 1989, it has become a benchmark for SION NETWORK television sports in French, broadcasting to almost 2.5 million households Brookfield Place 181 Bay St Suite 100 Toronto ON M5J 2T3. 416 956-2030 Fax: 416 956-2035. info@playhousedisneycanada.ca. Web: www. across Canada. playhousedisneycanada.ca. Pres Astral TV Networks/Astral Télé Réseaux John Le Réseau des sports est le seul réseau au monde à diffuser en français des événeRiley; VP/Gen Mgr Family Channel Joe Tedesco; VP-Sls/Affiliate Mktg Astral TV ments sportifs 24 heures par jour. Depuis son lancement en septembre 1989, Networks Stephen Green; Sr VP-Sls/Mktg Astral TV Networks Domenic Vivolo; Sr RDS s’est rapidement établis au tout premier rang des services spécialisés francophones au Canada en devenant la référence dans la télédiffusion d’événements VP-Programming Astral TV Networks J Kevin Wright DESCRIPTION: Familyøs Playhouse Disney is a commercial-free, multiplex chan- sportifs de haute qualité et par sa programmation divertissante à près de 2.5 nel offered to Family Channel subscribers across Canada. Committed to offering millions de foyers à travers le Canada. Company established in 1989. Number of engaging, educational and development-based programming for younger children, Employees: 120. SUBSCRIBERS: 2.5 million the channel offers exclusive, first-run programs from Disney together with cel- RAPTORS NBA TV ebrated Canadian series to create an environment for fun and learning. 307 Lakeshore Blvd E Toronto ON M5A 1C1. (Viewer Relations) 416 815-2420 Fax: 416 681-9181. Web: www.raptors.com. Sr PRIDEVISION TV/OUTTV VP Broadcast Chris Hebb; VP-Mktg Beth Robertson; Dir-Sls Anthony Attard; Dir491 Church St Suite 200 Toronto ON M4Y 2C6. 416 979-2900 Fax: 416 979-1300. Toll-Free: 877 774-3388. Web: www.pridevi- Prog/Prod Frank Hayward; Dir Network/Dist Rel Aaron LaFontaine siontv.com. Pres/CEO William R Craig; Dir-Prog/Ops Wendy Donnan; Web Master DESCRIPTION: Raptors NBA TV is the source for basketball in Canada. Programming includes exclusive, live NBA games and playoffs, Toronto Raptors Jason Van Tassel; Tech Dir Allan Canney DESCRIPTION: OUTtv is the world’s first Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender and NCAA games. Also features up-to-the-minute information on the team and the (GLBT) television network to broadcast 24/7. OUTtv programming is designed NBA, plus player profiles and interviews. Company established in 2001. to provide news, information and entertainment on issues of interest to the gay RAZER community. 535 7 Ave SW Calgary AB T2P 0Y4. Category one special digital service. Company established in 2001. Number of 403 508-2222 Toll-Free: 888 666-8689. info@mtvcanada.com. Web: www.mtvEmployees: 4. SUBSCRIBERS: 150,000 canada.com. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Suzanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/ Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr PUNCHMUCH The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Youth/Music Brad 299 Queen St W Toronto ON M5V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Web: www.punchmuch.com. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Schwartz; Sr VP Youth/Music David Kines; Dir-Programming Shelia Sullivan; Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Commun Mgr Graham Machacek; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; DESCRIPTION: Razer is a youth lifestyle destination with a decidedly irreverent Sr VP/Gen Mgr Youth/Music Brad Schwartz; Sr VP Youth/Music David Kines; edge, connecting audiences aged 12-24 with what matters to them in the world of Dir-Programming Sheila Sullivan; Dir-Programming Gabrielle Free; Commun music, television, hit movies, gaming, gear, sports and leisure since 2005. Razer represents a place for fans to access a 24/7 world of custom-styled programMgr Graham Machacek DESCRIPTION: PunchMuch put music fans across Canada on the button in 2005 ming and interactive options. Now, viewers can program, host and contribute and ever since they have had total programming control. The first and only viewer to elements on this national service, and make a schedule of homegrown and programmed station in Canada, PunchMuch’s evolution now means that viewers international programs their own. Razer is a division of CTV Limited. Company can chat live, take the Pop Quiz, and even vote against upcoming songs, all via cell established in 2001. phone. And on Friday nights, fans choose from between the hot and controversial RDI - LE RÉSEAU DE L’INFORMATION during the Viewer Discretion Advised, Late Night edition. 1400 boul René-Lévesque E bureau A-64-1 Montreal QC H2L 2M2. Weekly playlists, available onscreen and online, offer choices from the best in new 514 597-5000 Fax: 514 597-5226. Toll-Free: 877 463-6734. Web: www.radioand classic music video titles, along with special features including top fan picks, canada.ca. Adv/Sls Mgr Céline Ranger; Affil Mktg Mgr Ann Cyr; Sr Adv Mgr Diane never-die favourites, and negative voting. Early adopters aged 12-34 PunchMuch, Lafontaine; Dir-Scheduling/Dev Robert Nadeau; First Dir-Content News/Current which is available via cable and satellite carriers to 308,000 households nationally. Affs Luce Julien; Dir-Bus Dev Gilles Desjardins PunchMuch is a division of CTV Limited. Company established in 2001. DESCRIPTION: RDI - Le Réseau de l’information de Radio-Canada is Canada’s French-Language news network. RDI provides live coverage of major events, newsRDS LE RÉSEAU DES SPORTS casts every half-hour, sports and financial news, as well as information programs 1755 boul René-Lévesque E bureau 300 Montréal QC H2K 4P6. 514 599-2244 Fax: 514 599-2299. Web: www.rds.ca. Pres-Revenue/Bus Planning/ on a wide range of topics. Company established in 1995. Number of Employees: Sports Rick Brace; Pres/Gen Mgr Gerry Frappier; VP-Mktg Michel Gagnon; 330. SUBSCRIBERS: 10.2 million VP-Ops CTV Specialty Montréal/ Engrg Dir Daniel Bienvenue; Ops Mgr Gabriel RED LIGHT DISTRICT TV SPEED-MediaCaster-0608.qxd 6/3/08 2:08 Page 1 200 Ottawa ON K1G 6C9. Trempe; Research Mgr Raymond Duguay; Acct/Fin/Admn Mgr Hugo Blouin; Mgr PM 2211 Thurston Dr Suite Commn/PR Nathalie Moreau; Dir-Fin/Admn Johanne Provost; Mgr Client Servs/ 613 248-1000 Ext. 246 Fax: 613 737-0377. Toll-Free: 800 565-1471. Web: www.
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redlightdistrict.ca. Pres/CEO Stuart Duncan DESCRIPTION: Canada’s #1 name in adult Gonzo entertainment is available as a subscription channel, Subscription VOD platform or is available as individual VOD offerings for your system. Canada’s Red Light District is home to all the adult Mega hits of the past two years carries the world’s best adult films of all time and naturally carries Red Light District’s own films and videos. Red Light District’s own studios and top directors in Canada are pioneers in adult broadcasting and feature an exclusive A-list talent team of new and established female stars committed and award winning directors like Mike John, Eric Everhard (Canadian), David Luger - all on Red Light District TV.
ROGERS SPORTSNET
9 Channel Nine Crt Toronto ON M1S 4B5. Fax: 416 332-5767. Toll-Free: 866 266-7767. feedback@sportsnet.ca. Web: www.sportsnet.ca. Pres Doug Beeforth; VP-Fin/Admn Wayne Yutman; VP-Sls Joe Hurley; VP-Mktg David Ballingall; VP-Prog David Akande; Dir TV Dist Julie Osborne; Mgr TV Distr Ian Spencer; Dir-Comm/Promo Dave Rashford DESCRIPTION: Canada’s only regional sports broadcasting network-Rogers Sportsnet Pacific (BC and the Yukon), Rogers Sportsnet West (Prairies, NWT and NVT), Rogers Sportsnet Ontario and Rogers Sportsnet East (Quebec and Maritimes). SUBSCRIBERS: 7.2 million
RTVI PLUS - RUSSIAN MOVIE CHANNEL
907 Alness St North York ON M3J 2J1. 416 736-7577 Fax: 416 736-7677. Toll-Free: 866 324-6444. Web: www.ethnicchannels.com. Pres/CEO Slava Levin; CFO Oleg Masliy; VP-Adv/Sls Vladimir Brannikov; Mktg Mgr/Exec Producer Natasha Malisheva; Chief Eng Olexandr Radzynskyy; Office Mgr Lauren Davis
RTVI - RUSSIAN
907 Alness St North York ON M3J 2J1. 416 736-7577 Fax: 416 736-7677. Toll-Free: 866 324-6444. Web: www.ethnicchannels.com. Pres/CEO Slava Levin; CFO Oleg Masliy; VP-Adv/Sls Vladimir Brannikov; Mktg Mgr/Exec Producer Natasha Malisheva; Chief Eng Olexandr Radzynskyy; Office Mgr Lauren Davis DESCRIPTION: We are a Channels distribution company. Company established in 2003.
SSTV INC.
130 Westmore Dr Unit 2 Toronto ON M9V 5E2. 416 741-9600 Fax: 416 741-3557. Pres/CEO Ravinder Singh Pannu; Station Mgr Gurpreet Kaur DESCRIPTION: It is a television station. The programs are telecast in Punjabi and Hindi languages. Company established in 2001.
SALT + LIGHT TELEVISION
114 Richmond St E Toronto ON M5C 1P1. 416 971-5353 Fax: 416 971-6733. info@saltandlighttv.org. Web: www.saltandlighttv.org. CSB/CEO Thomas Rosica; Mktg Coord Jasmin Lemieux-Lefebvre; Dir-Prod/Program Gita Hosek DESCRIPTION: Salt + Light Television is Canada’s first Catholic Television network. This non-profit digital television network offers a variety of programming including news, documentaries, movies, music, liturgies and meditations from a Catholic perspective. Company established in 2003. Number of Employees: 20.
SASKATCHEWAN LEGISLATIVE NETWORK B33-2405 Legislative Dr Regina SK S4S 0B3.
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306 787-8071 Fax: 306 787-4278. dhislop@legassembly.sk.ca. Web: www.legassembly.sk.ca. CTO Darcy Hislop DESCRIPTION: SaskLegNet provides live gavel to gavel televised coverage of the proceedings of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly.
SBTN - VIETNAMESE
907 Alness St Toronto ON M3J 2J1. 416 736-7577 Fax: 416 736-7677. Toll-Free: 866 324-6444. Web: www.ethnicchannels.com. Pres/CEO Slava Levin; CFO Oleg Masliy; VP-Adv/Sls Vladimir Brannikov; Mktg Mgr/Exec Producer Natasha Malisheva; Chief Eng Olexandr Radzynskyy DESCRIPTION: We are a channels distribution company. Company established in 2003. Number of Employees: 10.
THE SCORE
370 King St Suite 304 Toronto ON M4V 1J9. 416 977-6787 Fax: 416 977-0238. Web: www.thescore.ca. Pres/CEO John Levy; Sr VP/Gen Mgr David Errington; CFO Patrick Michaud; VP-Sls Don Moen; VP-Prod/ Prog Anthony Cicone; VP-Eng Brad Keay; Mktg/Promo Coord David Mear DESCRIPTION: The Score provides ‘up-to-the-minute’ sports news, information, highlights and live event programming. But it is not just about the score but the stories behind the score. So whether you are looking for live events, the latest highlights or scores from our signature ticker, The Score is Home for the Hardcore. Company established in 1997. Number of Employees: 140. SUBSCRIBERS: 5.3 million
SCORE MEDIA INC.
1603 Main St W Hamilton ON L8S 1E6. 905 522-6184 Fax: 905 522-9744. Web: www.scoremedia.ca. Chairman/CEO John Levy; Exec VP/CFO Patrick Michaud; VP/Gen Couns Richard Guttman; VP Benjamin Levy DESCRIPTION: Score Media owns The Score Television Network and The Score HD.
SCREAM
64 Jefferson Ave Unit 18 Toronto ON M6K 3H4. 416 534-1191 Fax: 416 588-9341. Web: www.screamtelevision.ca. Pres Corus TV Paul Robertson; Pres/CEO John Cassaday; VP-Sls Corus TV Gerry Mackrell; VP-Mktg Susan Schaefer; Corp Commun Coord Lorraine Zarb; VP-Comm Tracy Ewing; VP-Programming Erica Benson DESCRIPTION: SCREAM is Canada’s only specialty television service dedicated to the thriller, suspense and horror genres. SCREAM is one of the most-watched new specialty channels. SCREAM is a partnership between Corus Entertainment Inc.and Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting Inc.
SÉRIES+ - CO-OWNED BY ASTRAL MEDIA AND CANWEST
2100 rue Sainte-Catherine O bureau 700 Montréal QC H3H 2T3. 514 939-3150 Fax: 514 939-3151. info@chaines.astral.com. Web: www.seriesplus. com. Pres Pierre Roy; Sr VP-Fin/Tech/Ops Yves Lagacé; VP-Research/Dev Sylvie Shapiro; Sr VP-Prog/Comm Judith Brosseau; VP-Prog Fabrice Brasier DESCRIPTION: On Séries+, emotions run high. This specialty network offers pure entertainment in all of its forms to women from 25 ø 54: action, comedy, drama and suspense. No matter whether produced in England, Australia, Germany, the United States or Canada, the programming of Séries+ transports its viewers into worlds of mystery, comedy, tragedy, anguish and passion. SUBSCRIBERS: 1.3 million
SEXTV: THE CHANNEL
299 Queen St W Toronto ON M4V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Fax: 416 591-7853. sextvchannel@chumtv.com. Web: www.sextvthechannel.com. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Suzanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/ Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Entertainment Group Jordan Schwartz; Commun Mgr Emily Young Lee; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free DESCRIPTION: Real stories about life, love and sex. A unique mix of informative, educational and cutting-edge features about the human sexuality experience. From variations to vices, SexTV: The Channel is the first word on your favourite subject. SexTV: The Channel is owned by CTV Limited, a division of CTVglobemedia, Canada’s premier multi-media company. Company established in 2001.
DESCRIPTION: Showcase’s sassy sister, Showcase Diva, offers star-studded mov- 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. hispano@terraterra.ca. Web: www. ies with a bold female attitude. canalsur.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; TerraTerra Dev Latin America Maria Teresa Calderon SILVER SCREEN CLASSICS DESCRIPTION: SUR helps operator reach all segments of the Hispanic market. PO Box 6143 Stn A Toronto ON M5W 1P6. 416 492-1595 Fax: 416 492-9539. info@silverscreenclassics.ca. Web: www. North American Hispanics come from 20 different countries each with different silverscreenclassics.ca. Pres Romen Podzyhun; VP/Gen Mgr C J Millar; Dir- government, economy, history, racial composition and own set of circumstances. Programming Shane Smith; Creative Dir Anthony D’Andrea; Dir-IT/Broadcast Hispanics can access news from their own country. Available in Canada (CRTC authorization AP 2006-50). Represented by TerraTerra communications Inc. Tech Brian Boyle DESCRIPTION: The Faces You Remember in the Films You Can’t Forget™. Silver Number of Employees: 3. Screen Classics focuses on the Golden Age of Hollywood. The classics from the TLC - THE LEARNING CHANNEL 1930s, 1940s and 1950s shown uncut and without commercial interruption. One Discovery Place Silver Spring MD 20910. A Channel Zero company. Company established in 2000. Number of Employees: 30. 240 662-2000 Web: www.tlc.com. Pres/CEO David Zaslav; Pres/Gen Mgr Angela Shapiro-Mathes; VP-Affiliate Sls/Mktg John Risinger; Acct Rep Mark Ronek SLICE DESCRIPTION: TLC’s focus is lifelong learning: bringing viewers life’s lessons 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Toll-Free: 800 909-4488. Web: www.slice.ca. that they can’t learn in books. Whether it’s how to rediscover your sense of fun Chairman/CEO Michael MacMillan; COO Phyllis Yaffe; SVP Sales/Promotions by learning to ballroom dance, how to mark life’s most impactful events, how to Brad Alles; VP-Bus/Regulatory Affairs Rita Cugini; EVP Programming Norm Bolen; design your new home to maximize profit, or how to manage the first 48 hours with SVP Programming Lifestyle Programming Kirstine Layfield; VP-Programming a newborn baby, viewers turn to TLC to guide them through life’s many journeys. Company established in 1985. Number of Employees: 4000. SUBSCRIBERS: 7.6 Erica Benson DESCRIPTION: With Highly addictive, must-see entertainment, Slicetm is the juicy Million Cdn 92.4 Million US channel women have been waiting for. Targeting viewers with an attitude found TSN-THE SPORTS NETWORK INC. nowhere else in the lifestyle television landscape, Slicetm brings an unapologetic 9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. attitude to topics that matter to women - family, fashion, relationships, celebrity, 416 332-5000 Fax: 416 332-7656. Web: www.tsn.ca. Pres-Revenue/Bus Planning/ finances and gossip - to name just a few. SUBSCRIBERS: 5.7 million Sports Rick Brace; Pres TSN Phil King; Sr VP CTV Specialty Sports Sls Joe Carter; VP-Mktg Shawn Redmond; VP-Prod Mark Milliere; Dir-Prog Comm Andrea SPACE: THE IMAGINATION STATION Goldstein; Exec Producer Events Jim Marshall; Exec Producer TSN.ca Mike Day; 299 Queen St W Toronto ON M5V 2Z5. 416 591-5757 Fax: 416 591-6619. space@spacecast.com. Web: www.space- VP-Programming Stewart Johnston cast.com. Pres Creative/Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus DESCRIPTION: TSN, a division of CTVglobemedia, is Canada’s Sports Leader. Setting Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Prog/Pres/Gen Mgr Comedy Network/Space the Canadian sports broadcasting standard, TSN’s flagship news program, SportsCentre, Ed Robinson; VP The Comedy Network/Space Brent Haynes; Commun Mgr Sara was voted the number-one source for sports news by sports fans from across the country.* TSN’s comprehensive broadcast schedule also features the NHL and first three McLaren; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free DESCRIPTION: SPACE is Canada’s national science fiction, science fact, specula- rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs; Toronto Maple Leafs hockey; International Hockey tion and fantasy channel. Offering the finest in genre programming, viewers need including the IIHF World Junior Championship; the Olympic Games through 2012; CFL not look further for their fix of the paranormal, edgy, scary, creepy and fun! SPACE including Friday Night Football; NFL including Sunday and Monday Night Football; PGA is truly the boutique station for all those who dare to challenge their imagination. TOUR and all four golf Majors; Season of Champions Curling; NASCAR including the SPACE is owned by CTV Limited, a division of CTVglobemedia, Canada’s premier Daytona 500; Formula One including the Canadian Grand Prix; IRL including the Indy multi-media company. Company established in 1997. 500; Blue Jays baseball; Raptors basketball and the NBA Finals; Tennis and all four Grand Slam events; EURO 2008 and UEFA Champions League Soccer; and HBO World Championship boxing. TSN HD offers more sports coverage, more hours and more events in High Definition than any other network in Canada, reinforcing TSN’s position as Canada’s Sports Leader in High Definition. TSN is available in 9 million households. *2005/2006 Roper Canada Winter.
TV5 QUEBEC CANADA SPEED
9711 Southern Pines Blvd Charlotte NC 28273. 704 731-2222/404 230-7315 Fax: 404 230-7396. hchester@speedtv.com. Web: www.speedtv.com. Pres Hunter Nickell; Programming Dir Mark Callahan; Dir-Cdn Sls/Mktg Hawley T Chester III; Technology Dir Don McKinney DESCRIPTION: SPEED Channel is the nationøs first and foremost cable network dedicated to motor sports and the passion for everything automotive. From racing to restoration, motorcycles to movies, SPEED Channel delivers quality programming from the track to the garage. Now available in nearly 70 million homes in North America, SPEED Channel is among the fastest growing sports cable networks in the country, the home to NASCAR TV and an industry leader in interactive TV, video on-demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services. SPEED has continued to grow in Canada since it was launched in 1997 under the Speedvision name. Since the network was purchased by FOX in 2001, SPEED has added nearly 30 million households in North America. Company established in 1996. Number of Employees: 75. SUBSCRIBERS: 70 million USA, 5.3 million Canada
SHAW BROADCAST SERVICES
SPIKE TV
THE SHOPPING CHANNEL
STAR!
2055 Flavelle Blvd Mississauga ON L5K 1Z8. 905 403-2020 Fax: 905 403-2022. Web: www.shawbroadcast.com. Gen Mgr QC Atlantic US Intl Gaston Dufour; Mgr Sls Ont/W Cda Karen Baglole; Dir-Sls/Mktg Brenda Kroez; VP-Tech Serv Don Fletcher DESCRIPTION: Shaw Broadcast Services is one of North America’s largest full-service commercial signal distributors supplying satellite signals to cable companies across Canada. Company established in 1981. Number of Employees: 100.
1515 Broadway 11th Floor New York NY 10036. 212 846-6000 Web: www.spiketv.com. DESCRIPTION: Spike TV, the ultimate network for men, it is the only place where men can find all the comedy, blockbuster movies, familiar favorites, sports, sports entertainment and innovative originals they want. And, it’s all presented from the male point of view! Spike TV will inspire and define the modern man through programming that addresses his lifestyle interests.
299 Queen St W Toronto ON M5V 2Z5. 416 591-7400 info@star-tv.com. Web: www.star-tv.com. Pres Creative/Content/ Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres Revenue/Bus Planning/Sports Rick Brace; Exec VP Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Entertainment Group Jordan Schartz; Commun Mgr Emily Young Lee; Sr Dir-Commun Gabrielle Free DESCRIPTION: Star! The Entertainment Information Station is Canada’s first and only specialty TV service dedicated to the world of showbiz news and information. Star! is the premiere source for entertainment news and information, behind-theSHOWCASE scenes features, candid interviews with the world’s biggest stars and the best live 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. red carpet coverage of awards, premieres and galas from the world of entertainment. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.showcase.ca. Chairman/CEO Star! is owned by CTV Limited, a division of CTVglobemedia, Canada’s premier Michael MacMillan; COO Phyllis Yaffe; EVP Programming Norm Bolen; SVP multi-media company. Company established in 1999. Programming Dramatic Networks Laura Michalchyshyn; SVP Sls/Promotions Brad STORNOWAY COMMUNICATIONS Alles; VP Bus/Regulatory Affairs Rita Cugini DESCRIPTION: Showcase - Television Without Borders - is the home of premium 115 Gordon Baker Rd Floor 8 Toronto ON M2H 3R6. boundary-pushing series from Canada and around the world. Showcase is proud 416 756-2404 Fax: 416 756-5526. Web: www.stornoway.com. Pres/CEO Martha to present the best of boundary-pushing television with innovative, groundbreaking Fusca; VP-Ops Stu Turner; Prog Dir Rosemary Fusca; Dir-Mktg David Vowell; series such as, HUFF, Lovespring International, Out of Order, Rent-A-Goalie and Dir-Aquisitions Victoria Fusca; Mktg Coord Jeffrey Payne G-Spot. Returning favourites include The Trailer Park Boys, Weeds, The L Word, DESCRIPTION: Stornoway Communications Inc. owns and operates three very unique Rescue Me, Kenny Vs. Spenny and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Also catch the best digital channels. ichannel (a digital tier 1) bpm:tv (a digital tier 2) and The Pet Network (a digital tier 2). Company established in 2000. Number of Employees: 30. uncut movies on The Showcase Revue. SUBSCRIBERS: 5.7 million 59 Ambassador Dr Mississauga ON L5T 2P9. 905 362-2020 Fax: 905 362-7704. customerservice@theshoppingchannel.com. Web: www.theshoppingchannel.com. Exec VP/Gen Mgr Ted Starkman; Mgr-Affil Mktg/Sls Saundra Katz DESCRIPTION: TSC is Canada’s national 24 hour shop-at-home service reaching 5.6 million households. We showcase the newest, latest product trends & styles not readily available at retail & provide the convenience of shopping at home & directto-your door delivery. Company established in 1987. Number of Employees: 500.
SHOWCASE ACTION
121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.showcase.ca/action. Chairman/CEO Michael MacMillan; COO Phyllis Yaffe; EVP Programming Norm Bolen; SVP Sls/ Promotions Brad Alles; VP Bus/Regulatory Affairs Rita Cugini; Dir Prog Showcase Action/Showcase Diva Emily Morgan DESCRIPTION: Showcase Action brings you uncut, explosive and steamy action movies, with spies and tough guys, adventurers and Kung Fu masters - 24 hours a day.
SUPER ÉCRAN - AN ASTRAL MEDIA TELEVISION NETWORK
2100 rue Sainte-Catherine O bureau 900 Montréal QC H3H 2T3. 514 939-5090 Fax: 514 939-5098. Web: www.superecran.com. Pres Astral TV Networks/Astral Télé Réseaux John Riley; Sr VP/Gen Mgr Johanne Saint-Laurent; VP-Strategic Planning Alicia Barin; Dir Prog Super Écran/cinépop Zoé Crabtree; Dir Commn/Mktg Sls/Mktg to Affilaites Dominique Cornellier DESCRIPTION: Super Écran (“SÉø) is Canadaøs only French-language pay-television network offering first-run movies, exclusive series and variety shows on four 24-hour SHOWCASE DIVA channels, uncut and commercial free. SÉ also offers Super Écran HD, a dedicated 121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. high-definition channel, and Super Écran sur demande, an VOD service. Company 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.showcase.ca/diva. Chairman/CEO established in 1983. Number of Employees: 23. SUBSCRIBERS: 404,000. Michael MacMillan; COO Phyllis Yaffe; EVP Programming Norm Bolen; SVP Sls/ Promotions Brad Alles; VP Bus/Regulatory Affairs Rita Cugini; Dir Prog Showcase SUR 645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Mexico. Action/Showcase Diva Emily Morgan 28 www.mediacastermagazine.com Spring 2008
1755 boul René-Lévesque E suite 101 Montréal QC H2K 4P6. 514 522-5322 Fax: 514 522-6572. info@tv5.ca. Web: www.tv5.ca. Pres/CEO Suzanne Gouin; Prog Dir Pierre Gang; Dir-Mktg/Commun Anne Mathieu; DirProduction/Tech Regis Harrisson DESCRIPTION: TV5 challenges your mind. With original programming from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec, Canada and Africa, we offer a unique perspective on the international scene. Explore the world in French. Company established in 1988. Number of Employees: 44. SUBSCRIBERS: 6.1 million
TVA
1600 boul de Maisonneuve E Montréal QC H2L 4P2. 514 598-2817 Fax: 514 598-6071. Web: www.tva.canoe.com. Gen Mgr LCN/Argent Martin Cloutier DESCRIPTION: TVA is a national French-language network, the most popular French network in Quebec and Canada.
TV ADS ISLAND WIDE
76 Central St Summerside PE C1N 3L3. 902 436-6642; 902 368-3882. Fax: 902 436-6632. info@tvadspei.com. Web: www. tvadspei.com. Pres Kevin Waugh; Dir-Mktg Bob MacLean; Dir-Prod Lindsay Santos DESCRIPTION: Creators and providers of information and advertising channels for cable operators and broadcasters. 3D Animation services/ Marketing services/ Tape Encoding/ Provide information content for Local consumer information channels/ Closed circuit specialty channels. Company established in 1989. Number of Employees: 6.
TV JAPAN
100 Broadway 15th Floor New York NY 10005. 212 713-8408 Fax: 212 262-5577. Toll-Free: 877 885-2726. tvjapan@tvjapan.net. Web: www.tvjapan.net. Pres/CEO Mitsuo Sekino; Sr VP-Fin Yuichi Tatsumi; Exec VP-Ops Masao Watari; Exec VP Koki Matsumoto; Dir-Sls Tsunehiko Takeuchi DESCRIPTION: TV JAPAN is a full day Japanese language (bilingual) channel from NHK, the leading broadcaster in Japan. As in Japan, the programming includes popular dramas, live news, live Sumo, children’s, women’s and variety programs. Company established in 1990. Number of Employees: 25+.
TALENTVISION
Aberdeen Centre 3300-4151 Hazelbridge Way Richmond BC V6X 4J7. 604 295-1328 Fax: 604 295-1333. info@fairchildtv.com. Web: www.talentvisiontv. com. Pres Joseph Chan; Asst Gen Mgr West Louis Tong; Asst Gen Mgr E Connie Sephton; Ops/Engrg Mgr Cda West Man-Kay Koon; Sls/Mktg Mgr West/Controller Helen Lee; Sls/Mktg Mgr East Tina Chow DESCRIPTION: Vancouver based ethnic specialty television. Offering 102 hours of Mandarin programming; 15 hours of Vietnamese and 14 hours of Korean programming a week. Company established in 1993. Number of Employees: 25. SUBSCRIBERS: 200,000
TALKTV
9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. 416 332-6049 Fax: 416 332-6041. Web: www.talktv.ca. Chair CTV Media Grp/Pres CTV Prog Susanne Boyce; Pres CTV Inc. Rick Brace; Sr VP-Fin Nikki Moffatt; Gen Mgr talktv Ed Robinson; Mng Prog Comm,Comedy,Variety Talk CTV Inc. Scott Henderson DESCRIPTION: talktv is Canada’s forum to rant, rave, discuss, share and interact about any subject or issue on their minds. talktv’s line-up of informative, interesting and entertaining programs includes topical talk shows The View, Vicki Gabereau and Pamela Wallin’s Talk TV; the new health-oriented series Balance: TV For Living Well; entertainment focused series like Celebrity Pets, etalk daily, etalk profiles and Ebert and Roeper at The Movies and vintage series such Dini Classics, Camilla, Person to Person, W-FIVE and Live It Up. The Chatroom, talktv’s innovative interactive programming block, currently presents encore episodes. Launched in September 2000 and fully owned by CTV Inc. (a division of Bell Globemedia), talktv is available on analog and digital cable in 4.1 million Canadian households. Company established in 2000.
TAMIL TV
33 Melford Dr Unit 7 Toronto ON M1B 2G6. 416 754-4340 Ext. 238 Fax: 416 754-7765. VP NTI Tamil Phillip Koneswaran
TAMIL VISION INC. (TVI)
306 Rexdale Blvd Etobicoke ON M9W 1R6. 416 593-9300 Fax: 416 593-9353.
TELE HA HA
See TVA. French-language category one digital specialty service dedicated to comedy programming. Launching Fall 2002.
TELEFE INTERNACIONAL
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina. 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. hispano@terraterra.ca. Web: www.telefe.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; TerraTerra Dev Latin America Maria Teresa Calderon DESCRIPTION: The highest rated network in Argentina. 100% original content originating from Argentina, one of the main producers of Spanish language content. Available in Canada (CRTC authorization AP 2006-25). Represented by TerraTerra Communications Inc.
TELELATINO NETWORK INC.
5125 Steeles Ave W Toronto ON M9L 1R5. 416 744-8200 Fax: 416 744-0966. Toll-Free: 800 551-8401. info@tlntv.com. Web: www.tlntv.com. Pres Aldo Di Felice; Gen Mgr John Montesano; Sls Mgr Mario Masselis; Mktg Mgr/Media Rel Supvr Bruna Aloe; Dir-Mktg/Commun Agatha Pezzi DESCRIPTION: TLN Television is Canada’s Latino Superstation offering a variety of domestic and international programming in Italian, Spanish and English and can be seen by up to 10 million Canadians on cable and satellite from coast to coast. As Canada’s leading Hispanic and Italian media source, TLN offers a variety of domestic and international programming including daily news reports from Italy and Latin America, international sports, music and fashion coverage, award-winning novelas, variety shows and feature films and series. Company established in 1984. Number of Employees: 40. SUBSCRIBERS: 4 million
TV CHILE
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Santiago, Chile. 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. hispano@terraterra.ca. Web: www.tvchile. ci. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; TerraTerra Dev Latin America Maria Teresa Calderon DESCRIPTION: The public broadcasting network of Chile, presents a huge variety of programming for the whole family: News, Sports, Documentaries, Sitcoms, and more. Available in Canada (CRTC authorization AP 2006-8). Represented by TerraTerra Communications Inc.
TV COLOMBIA
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Bogota, Colombia. 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. hispano@terraterra.ca. Web: www.tvcoTELETOON - ASTRAL MEDIA (50%) AND CORUS EN- lombia.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; TerraTerra Dev Latin America Maria Teresa Calderon TERTAINMENT (50%) DESCRIPTION: TV Colombia offers the highest rated programming from Colombia’s PO Box 787 Toronto ON M5J 2T3. Location: Brookfield Place 181 Bay St. 416 956-2060 Fax: 416 956-2070. Web: www.teletoon.com. Pres Len Cochrane; leading entertainment and information groups. Available in Canada (CRTC authoriVP-Mktg Leslie Krueger; VP-Prog Carole Bonneau; VP Bus Ops Trent Locke; Sls zation AP 2006-25). Represented by TerraTerra Communications Inc. Dir John Lanthier; Dir-Commun Pascale Guillotte TV LAND DESCRIPTION: TELETOON is where cartoons live - all day, every day. Available in 535 7 Ave SW Calgary AB T2P 0Y4. both English and French in over 7.4 million Canadian homes, TELETOON brings the 403 508-2222 Toll-Free: 888 666-8844. Web: www.tvlandcanada.com. Exec VP best in animated entertainment to kids, youth and adults. Programming CTV/Pres/Gen Mgr The Comedy Network/Space Ed Robinson; VP The Comedy Network/Space Brent Haynes; Mgr-Commn Sara McLaren; Sr DirTELETOON RETRO - ASTRAL MEDIA (50%) AND Commun Gabrielle Free CORUS ENTERTAINMENT (50%) DESCRIPTION: TV Land Canada is devoted to providing viewers a range of familiar PO Box 787 Toronto ON M5J 2T3. Location: Brookfield Place 181 Bay St. 416 956-2060 Fax: 416 956-2070. Web: www.teletoon.com. Pres Len Cochrane; TV favourites that celebrate what is best about television. It is the one place on the VP-Mktg Leslie Krueger; VP-Prog Carole Bonneau; VP Bus Ops Trent Locke; Sls dial that people can always count on for timeless TV satisfaction guaranteed. On TV Land, everything old is new again! TV Land Canada is owned by CTV Limited, Dir John Lanthier; Dir-Commun Pascale Guillotte DESCRIPTION: TELETOON Retro presents classic cartoons all day, everyday for the a division of CTVglobemedia, Canada’s premier multi-media company. Company entire family. This English-language network, launched in October 2007, has quickly established in 2001. become the largest digital channel in Canada with over 4.6 million subscribers. A TVA ET LCN ( LE CANAL NOUVELLES) nostalgic throwback to favourites of the past, TELETOON Retro offers fresh laughs 1600 boul de Maisonneuve E Montréal QC H2L 4P2. with familiar friends. Company established in 1996. Number of Employees: 80. 514 598-6337 Fax: 514 598-6071. serge.fortin@tva.ca. Web: www.lcn.canoe.com. SUBSCRIBERS: (French and English) : 7.2 million Sr VP-Sls/Mktg Edith Perreault; VP-Info/Public Affairs Serge Fortin; Gen Mgr TVA/LCN Martin Cloutier DESCRIPTION: LCN is the only French Network in Canada to offer continuous news and information 24 hours a day. Leader of cable news in Quebec markets, LCN provides, to your convenience, news coverage of headline news, sports, weather, business & economy. Company established in 1997. Number of Employees: 45. SUBSCRIBERS: 1.6 million
TVE INTERNACIONAL TEN BROADCASTING INC.
2211 Thurston Dr Suite 200 Ottawa ON K1G 6C9. 613 482-9175 Fax: 613 737-0377. Toll-Free: 800 565-1471 Ext. 223. sophie@10network.com. Web: www.tenbroadcasting.com. Pres/CEO Stuart Duncan DESCRIPTION: Please see Hustler TV and Red Light District TV. Ten Broadcasting is Canada’s largest Adult Broadcaster of premium adult branded programming carried coast to coast. Ten Broadcasting provides all types of adult entertainment in particular 24/7 explicit adult specialty channels such as HUSTLER TV, Canada’s most popular adult channel and RED LIGHT DISTRICT TV. Ten Broadcasting provides encoding, program origination and transport for any system wanting VOD or PPV (available in French and English). Company established in 2000.
specialty&pay
DESCRIPTION: Viewers Choice is a pay-per-view service that offers viewers in eastern Canada with convenient, commercial-free, in home viewing of hit movies, TREEHOUSE TV exclusive live championship sporting events, wrestling and many other special 64 Jefferson Ave Unit 18 Toronto ON M6K 3H4. 416 534-1191 Fax: 416 533-0346. info@treehousetv.com. Web: www.treehousetv. events on an à la carte basis, in both standard and high-definition formats. Company com. Pres Corus TV Paul Robertson; Pres/CEO John Cassaday; Exec VP/Gen Mgr established in 1991. Corus Kids Scott Dyer; VP-Sls Corus TV Gerry Mackrell; VP-Mktg Corus TV Susan VISIONTV Schaefer; VP-Creative Dev Jocelyn Hamilton; VP-Content Dist Andrew Eddy; Sls Liberty Market Building 171 East Liberty St Suite 230 Toronto ON M6K 3P6. Mgr Youth Div Christine Arthur; Dir-Programming Brenda Nietupski; VP-Comm 416 368-3194 Fax: 416 368-9774. Toll-Free: 888 321-2567. visiontv@s-vox. Tracy Ewing com. Web: www.visiontv.ca. Pres/CEO Bill Roberts; COO/Gen Mgr Mark Prasuhn; DESCRIPTION: Treehouse, seen in over six million homes across Canada, offers a VP-Affiliate Rel Tony Greco; Dir-Independant Prod Joan Jenkinson; Dir-Audience unique television environment that is in tune with the interests and developmental Brand/Mktg Gail Thomson; Dir-Adv Sls David Garby; Events/Sponsorship Coord levels of preschool children. Treehouse is owned by Corus Entertainment, a Cecilia Konney Canadian-based media and entertainment company. SUBSCRIBERS: 5 million DESCRIPTION: VisionTV is Canada’s multi-faith and multicultural broadcaster, available to 9.5 million Canadian households as a ‘basic’ service on cable and TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES satellite. VisionTV presents a wide range of programs that explore spirituality, 101 Marietta St NW Floor 21 Atlanta GA 30303-2774. 404 827-2044 Fax: 404 878-1205. Web: www.turnerclassicmovies.com. VP-Sls morality and cultural diversity, including documentaries, family-friendly shows, classic and contemporary feature films, drama series, lifestyle programs and Matt Tolleson; Sls Asst Megan Byrd; Acct Mgr Mike Burr DESCRIPTION: The definitive classic movie channel, Turner Classic Movies offers event programming. Company established in 1988. Number of Employees: 100. the world’s biggest and most celebrated movie library, from the ‘20s to the ‘90s. SUBSCRIBERS: 9.5 million TCM presents over 350 different movies every month - all commercial-free. VRAK.TV - AN ASTRAL MEDIA TELEVISION NET-
most exotic and luxurious experiences the world has to offer.
645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Madrid, Spain. 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. hispano@terraterra.ca. Web: www.rtve.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; TerraTerra Dev Latin America Maria Teresa Calderon DESCRIPTION: The public broadcasting network of Spain, with the best Spanish and Latin American films, theatre, content for young viewers and special interest programs. Available in Canada (CRTC authorization AP 2006-08). Represented by TerraTerra Communications Inc.
TVTROPOLIS
121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.tvtropolis.com. VP-Bus Dev Greg Treffry; Dir-Sls Janice Smith; Dir-Programming Specialty Daniel Eves; Dir-Mktg Specialty Tim Kist; Publicist Dan Kenning DESCRIPTION: TVtropolis is the only network featuring television’s back-to-back recent iconic hits and celebrating the shows and stars that define pop culture. A TERRATERRA COMMUNICATIONS INC. lineup that heralds your most defining TV moments of the past 15 years - Seinfeld, 645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Ellen, Frasier and Married, With Children - and buzzworthy celeb-reality series 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. info@terraterra.ca. Web: www.terraterra.ca. - Celebrity Fit Club and My Fair Brady - puts TVtropolis on the map as a TV CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; VP-Dev Latin America Maria Teresa Calderon lover’s destination. Company established in 1997. Number of Employees: 29. DESCRIPTION: Import & Export of international television channels and services. SUBSCRIBERS: 3.4 million Company established in 2001. Number of Employees: 7.
WORK
2100 rue Sainte-Catherine O bureau 700 Montréal QC H3H 2T3. 514 939-3150 Fax: 514 939-3151. info@chaines.astral.com. Web: www.vraktv. com. Pres Pierre Roy; Sr VP-Fin/Tech/Ops Yves Lagacé; VP-Research/Dev Sylvie Shapiro; Sr VP-Prog/Comm Marie Collin; VP-Programming D Bazay DESCRIPTION: VRAK.TV is the network for young people. Targeted at 2 to 17 year olds, this network offers varied programming that includes original Quebec productions, animation, sitcoms and dramatic series. On both TV and its website, this unique and innovative network works tirelessly to develop a truly interactive relationship with its viewers to ensure that it meets the needs of girls and boys alike. SUBSCRIBERS: 2.3 million
WGN
2501 West Bradley Pl Chicago IL 60618. 773 528-2311 Fax: 773 477-4542.
W NETWORK
64 Jefferson Ave Unit 18 Toronto ON M6K 3H4. 416 534-1191 Fax: 416 530-2241. comments@wnetwork.com. Web: www.wnetwork.com. Pres Corus TV Paul Robertson; Pres/CEO John Cassaday; Exec VP/Gen Mgr Lifestyle, Drama/Movies Susan Ross; VP-Sls Gerry Mackrell; VP-Mktg Susan Schaefer; VP-Content Dist Andrew Eddy; Dir-Sls Marilyn Orecchio; Dir-Original Programm Vibika Bianchi; Creative Dir Dolores Keating-Mallen; VP-Comm Tracy Ewing; VP-Programming w network Joanna Webb DESCRIPTION: W Network, the # 1 women’s specialty service in Canada, is watched by over 10 million viewers in an average month. W’s lineup delivers compelling entertainment for women ranging from blockbuster movies to popular dramas and lifestyle series. Its website, www.wnetwork.com offers in-depth show information featuring expert advice from hosts in addition to a popular gaming section and a rich online community. W has built a leadership position as ‘marketing to women experts’ through its various research initiatives including the W HEReport. W Network is owned by Corus Entertainment, a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Company established in 1994. Number of Employees: 76. SUBSCRIBERS: 5.9 million
THE WEATHER NETWORK
2655 Bristol Cir Oakville ON L6H 7W1. 905 829-1159 Fax: 905 829-5800. Web: www.theweathernetwork.com. VP/Gen Mgr The Weather Network Mitch Charron; Sr VP TV Div Rick Ridgway; Sr VP/CITO Jean-Pierre Boulanger; Mktg Mgr Judy Bounds; Mktg/Consumer Rels Mgr Deanna Langton; Dir Programming Brian Bodnar; Exec Asst Karen Lauer DESCRIPTION: MétéoMedia and The Weather Network are Canada’s only national specialty networks offering weather-related information on a continuous basis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Company established in 1989. Number of Employees: 300, including MétéoMedia. SUBSCRIBERS: over 10 million including MétéoMedia
XTREME SPORTS
121 Bloor St E Suite 1500 Toronto ON M4W 3M5. 416 967-1174 Fax: 416 967-6039. Web: www.dose.ca/xtreme/index.html. VP-Bus Dev Greg Treffry; Dir-Sls Janice Smith; Dir-Programming Specialty Daniel Eves; Dir-Mktg Specialty Tim Kist; Publicist Dan Kenning DESCRIPTION: X-Treme Sports is TV that takes over. Your fix of all-out high-flying, head-spinning, sweat-dripping, bone crunching, pipe-riding, power surging, purely uncensored extreme sport pleasure, from the heights to the hippers, you get it all with X-Treme. And if it sucks, it’s gone. Company established in 2001.
YTV
64 Jefferson Ave Unit 18 Toronto ON M6K 3H4. 416 534-1191 Fax: 416 530-2227. info@ytv.com. Web: www.ytv.com. Pres Corus 645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Buenos Aires, TV Paul Robertson; Pres/CEO John Cassaday; Exec VP/Gen Mgr Corus Kids Scott Dyer; VP-Sls Corus TV Gerry Mackrell; VP-Mktg Corus TV Susan Schaefer; VPArgentina. 1 Yonge St Floor 9 Toronto ON M5E 1E6. Creative Dev Jocelyn Hamilton; VP-Content Dist Andrew Eddy; Sls Mgr Youth Div 416 869-4700 Fax: 416 869-4566. info@tmgtv.ca. Web: www.tmgtv.ca. VP/Gen Mgr 514 844-3566 Web: www.tycsports.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois Christine Arthur; VP-Comm Tracy Ewing Mark Goodale; Dir-Sls Linda Wheatley; Exec Producer/Prod Mgr Deborah Kelly; Dir- UTILISIMA SATELITAL DESCRIPTION: YTV, now in its 20th year, is a leading entertainment brand for 645 rue Wellington bureau 218 Montréal QC H3C 1T2. Location: Buenos Aires, kids in Canada. The network is seen in over eight million homes. As a major Bus Dev Rhonda Taylor; Dir-Bus Dev Paul Gitlin; Dir-Bus Dev Merlynn Erasmus DESCRIPTION: Torstar Media Group Television operates SHOPTV Canada, a Argentina. force in kids’ entertainment, YTV has triggered over $1 billion in Canadian successful 24-hour Direct Response channel reaching approximately 1.5 million 514 844-3566 Toll-Free: 888 355-3566. hispano@terraterra.ca. Web: www.utili- independent production: has a highly interactive website that averages over 90 households in Southern Ontario, and TMGTV Productions, an award winning full sima.com. CEO TerraTerra Claire Bourgeois; TerraTerra Dev Latin America Maria million monthly page views; publishes a successful kids’ magazine, Whoa!; and service video production facility which includes a 3D virtual set studio, digital Teresa Calderon conducts a highly respected annual survey, The YTV Tween Report. YTV is owned cameras, AVID edit suites, DVD authoring and encoding. Company established in DESCRIPTION: A channel created for women with programs produced in Argentina by Corus Entertainment, a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. on cooking, decorating, fashion, handicrafts, do it yourself, beauty, health, children, SUBSCRIBERS: 8.4 million 1997. Number of Employees: 20. and more. Available in Canada (CRTC authorization AP 2006-50). Represented by TRAVEL + ESCAPE ZTÉLÉ - AN ASTRAL MEDIA TELEVISION NETWORK TerraTerra Communications Inc. Number of Employees: 3. 9 Channel Nine Crt Scarborough ON M1S 4B5. 2100 rue Sainte-Catherine O bureau 700 Montréal QC H3H 2T3. 416 332-5000 Fax: 416 332-4230. Web: travelandescape.ca. Pres-Creative/ VIEWER’S CHOICE CANADA - AN ASTRAL MEDIA 514 939-3150 Fax: 514 939-3151. info@chaines.astral.com. Web: www.ztele.com. Content/Channels Susanne Boyce; Pres/Gen Mgr Paul Lewis; Sr VP-Fin Nikki TELEVISION NETWORK Pres Pierre Roy; Sr VP-Prog/Comm Marie Collin; Sr VP-Fin/Tech/Ops Yves Lagacé; Moffat; VP-Sls/Mktg Sally Basmajian; Mgr-Programming Commn Jodi Cook; PO Box 787 Toronto ON M5J 2T3. Location: BCE Place 181 Bay St. Suite 100 VP-Research/Dev Sylvie Shapiro; VP-Programming Jacques Mathieu Mktg Dir Fadi Issa; Dir-Animal Planet/Discovery Civilization/Travel + Escape Bruce 416 956-2010 Fax: 416 956-2055. Toll-Free: 800 661-6674. viewerschoice@ DESCRIPTION: Ztélé is a dynamic leap into the future that is within the reach of tv.astral.com. Web: www.viewerschoice.ca. Pres Astral TV Networks/Astral Télé everyone. It aims to entertain French-speaking viewers by offering accessible and Cowley; Traffic Mgr Tony Capuano; Dir-Fin Luis DeSousa DESCRIPTION: Travel + Escape ñ formerly CTV Travel channel ñ is the ultimate Réseaux John Riley; Sr VP-Sls/Mktg Astral TV Networks Domenic Vivolo; VP- factual science and technology content, and by proposing the best series and movdestination for escapist entertainment. Glamorous, sexy, adventurous and daring, Sls/Affiliate Mktg Astral TV Networks Stephen Green; Dir-Programming/Mktg ies in the sci-fi, paranormal and fantasy genres. SUBSCRIBERS: 1.3 million Travel + Escape Network seduces viewers with compelling stories that highlight the Bill Custers
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associations&consultants
THE ACADEMY OF CANADIAN CINEMA & TELEVISION 172 King St E Toronto ON M5A 1J3. 416 366-2227 Fax: 416 366-8454. Toll-Free: 800 644-5194. info@ academy.ca. Web: www.academy.ca. CEO Sara Morton; Dir-Ops Jeanette Slinger; Mgr Western Div Clare Contini; Dir QC Div Patrice Lachance; Awards Dir Alex Lalonde; Dir-Fin/Dev Cynthia Dron Branches: The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Western Division 212-2223 Broadway W Vancouver BC V6K 2E4. 604 684-4528 Fax: 604 684-4574. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Quebec Division 225 rue Roy E bureau 106 Montréal QC H2W 1M5. 514 849-7448 Fax: 514 849-5069. DESCRIPTION: The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a national non-profit professional organization designed to recognize, promote & celebrate excellence in the Canadian film & television industries. Created in 1979, and today unifying 4,000 industry professionals across Canada, the Academy supports Canadian cinema and television through its national award the Genie Awards, Prix Gémeaux and Gemini Awards. ADVERTISING STANDARDS CANADA 175 Bloor St E South Tower, Suite 1801 Toronto ON M4W 3R8. 416 961-6311 Fax: 416 961-7904. info@adstandards.com. Web: www. adstandards.com. Pres/CEO Linda J Nagel; Sr VP-Ops Peter White; Office Mgr Jennifer Finjan Branches: Les Normes Canadiennes de la Publicité 2015 rue Peel bureau 915 Montréal QC H3A 1T8. 514 931-8060 Fax: 514 931-2797 Web: www.normespub.com. DESCRIPTION: ASC is the national industry body committed to ensuring the integrity and viability of advertising through industry self-regulation. Members include advertisers, agencies, media organizations, and industry suppliers. THE ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN AND TELEVISION 1400 boul René-Levesque E bureau 713 Montréal QC H2L 2M2. 514 597-5417 Fax: 514 597-5205. cfortier@act-aet.tv. Web: www. act-aet.tv. Exec Dir Caroline Fortier DESCRIPTION: Promotes quality screen-based media for Canadian children. CTAM 201 North Union St Suite 440 Alexandria VA 22314. 703 549-4200 Fax: 713 684-1167. Web: www.ctam.com. Pres/CEO Char Beales; Sr VP-Fin/Admn Dana Beales; Sr VP-Mktg Seth Morrison; VP-Mktg Beth Hampton; VP-Corp Commun Anne Cowan; Dir-Mktg Tamara Kulka DESCRIPTION: In Canada, call CTAM Canada president Shauna McCaffrey at 613-688-5550. CABLELABS (CABLE TELEVISION LABORATORIES, INC.) 858 Coal Creak Circle Louisville CO 80027. 303 661-9100 Fax: 303 661-9199. Web: www.cablelabs.com. Pres/ CEO Time Warner Cable Glenn A Britt; Pres/CEO CableLabs Richard Green; Pres/CEO Rogers Communications Ted Rogers; Pres/CEO Cogeco Inc Louis Audet; Chairman/CEO Comcast Corporation Brian Roberts; CSO/EVP David Reed; CTO Ralph Brown; Sr VP-Comm Mike Schwartz; Mktg/Comm Mgr Lara McGuire DESCRIPTION: Cable Television Laboratories is a membership organization consisting of cable system operators serving customers internationally. It was established in 1988 with the goal of ensuring that cable technology is made practical and accessible to the cable television industry in a timely fashion. Its mission is to plan and fund research and development projects, transfer relevant technologies to member companies and industry suppliers, and to serve as a clearing house in providing technological information to its members. CARF - CANADIAN ADVERTISING RESEARCH FOUNDATION 175 Bloor St E Suite 307 Toronto ON M4W 3R6. 416 964-3832 Fax: 416 964-7645. Web: www.carf.ca. Ch Chris Wiggins; Chairman Tim Wilson; CARF Admin Shirley Uyesugi DESCRIPTION: CARF’s mission: To set the standards for advertising reseach in Canada; to appraise research in the Canadian advertising industry; to educate members of the Canadian advertising industry on advertising research issues. CAB - CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS PO Box 627 Stn B Ottawa ON K1P 5S2. Location: 45 O’Connor St. Suite 700 Ottawa ON K1P 1A4. 613 233-4035 Fax: 613 233-6961. Web: www.cab-acr.ca. Pres/CEO Glenn O’Farrell; Exec VP/COO Tina Van Dusen; VP-Fin/Admn/CFO Sylvie Bissonnette; Sr VP-Mktg/Member Servs Sean Kiely; VP-Policy/ Chf Reg Ofcr Pierre-Louis Smith; VP-Reg/Pol Jay Thomson; VP-Rsch/ Pol Tara Rajan; Exec VP/Strat Pol/Pub Affrs Elizabeth Roscoe; Gen Couns/VP Legal Aff Margot Patterson; Sr Dir/Gov Rel Devon Jacobs; Exec Dir Events/Member Servs Marye Ménard-Bos; Coord/Pub Aff Lindsey Ehman; Sr Dir-Legal Affairs Jean-Arpad Français; VP-Comm Pierre Pontbriand DESCRIPTION: The CAB is the national voice of Canada’s private broadcasters, representing the vast majority of Canadian programming services including private radio and television stations, networks and specialty, pay and pay-per-view services. The goal of the CAB is to represent and advance the interests of Canada’s private broadcasters in the social, cultural and economic fabric of the country. CAIP - CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF INTERNET PROVIDERS - DIV. OF CATAALLIANCE 388 Albert St Floor 2 Ottawa ON K1R 5B2. 613 232-6550 Fax: 613 236-8189. Web: www.caip.ca. Chm Tom Copeland; Pres Jay Thomson; Dir-Member Svcs Diane MacDonald DESCRIPTION: CAIP is the only national association representing all sectors of the Internet service provider industry in Canada. Almost 90% of Canadian Internet users rely on CAIP members for their Internet Connection. CCSA - CANADIAN CABLE SYSTEMS ALLIANCE INC. 447 Gondola Point Rd Quispamsis NB E2E 1E1.
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506 849-1334 Fax: 506 849-1338. info@ccsa.cable.ca. Web: www. ccsa.cable.ca. Pres/CEO Alyson Townsend; VP-Corp/Reg Affairs Chris Edwards; Mgr Contracts/Events Debbie Randon; Mgr Bulk Purchasing Paul Osmond; Dir-Programming Contracts Jennifer Salmon; Dir-Commun Connie Sprague; Dir-Fin Jenny Bosien DESCRIPTION: CCSA is a purchasing group established by Canada’s independent cable companies in 1993 to negotiate and administer contracts for the wholesale supply of television programming. With a subscriber base approaching one million, CCSA leverages the collective buying power of its 90 member companies to deliver savings and service in: television program purchasing, hardware and services purchasing, cost-effective billing services, efficient contract administration, group marketing initiatives and regulatory representation. CCSA is proud to provide its members with ‘Savings, Service and Simplicity’. CIRPA - CANADIAN INDEPENDENT RECORD PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION 30 St. Patrick St Floor 2 Toronto ON M5T 3A3. 416 485-3152 Fax: 416 485-4373. cirpa@cirpa.ca. Web: www. cirpa.ca. Pres Duncan McKie; Chairman Jim West; VP-Ops Donna Murphy CRTC - CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 1 prom du Portage Gatineau QC K1A 0N2. 819 997-0313 Fax: 819 994-0218. Toll-Free: 877 249-2782. Web: www.crtc.gc.ca. Chairman Konrad von Finckenstein; ViceChairperson Broadcasting Michel Arpin; VP-Telecommunications Len Katz; Sr Gen Couns Legal Directorate John Keogh; Reg Mgr Halifax Donna Shewfelt; Gen Sec Robert A Morin; A-Reg Dir Western/ Northern Region Cheryl Grossi Branches: Halifax NS. Montreal QC. Edmonton AB. Winnipeg MB. Vancouver BC. Torornto ON. Regina SK. DESCRIPTION: The CRTC is vested with the authority to regulate and supervise all aspects of the Canadian broadcasting system, as well as to regulate telecommunications common carriers and service providers that fall under federal jurisdiction. Report to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage. CANADIAN SATELLITE USERS ASSOCIATION (CSUA) 6835 Century Ave Floor 2 Mississauga ON L5N 2L2. 905 826-3451 Fax: 905 826-4873. dbraden@csua.ca. Web: www. csua.ca. Chairman E Kramer; Past Chairman Harvey Rogers; V-Chair C Bell; Dir N Nault; Dir T Snazel; Dir B Kroez; Treas R Newell; Sec C Gagnon; Exec Dir Don Braden CWTA - CANADIAN WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION 130 Albert St Suite 1110 Ottawa ON K1P 5G4. 613 233-4888 Fax: 613 233-2032. info@cwta.ca. Web: www.cwta.ca. Pres/CEO Peter Barnes; Dir-Commun Marc Choma DESCRIPTION: The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) is the authority on wireless issues, developments and trends in Canada. It represents cellular, PCS, messaging, mobile radio, fixed wireless and mobile satellite carriers as well as companies that develop and produce products and services for the industry. CWC - CANADIAN WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS 67 Yonge St Suite 804 Toronto ON M5E 1J8. 416 363-1880 Fax: 416 363-1882. Toll-Free: 800 361-2978. cwcafc@cwc-afc.com. Web: www.cwc-afc.com. Pres Stephanie MacKendrick; Ops Mgr Simone Bowen; Chapter Dev Mgr Judy Lank; Mgr-Membership/Admin Wendy Jacinto; Acct Ken Adolphe; Communications Lisa Vanderlip Branches: Location: NS. Edmonton AB. Calgary AB. Saskachewan SK. MB. NL. NB. Location: BC. Location: ON. Location: QC. DESCRIPTION: To support the advancement of women in the communications sector. Get Connected, Be Inspired, Move Ahead. CENTRE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF VIDEO EXCELLENCE 38 Ellen St Unit 4 Barrie ON L4N 3A3. 705 720-1110 Fax: 705 792-7899. Web: www.caveweb.org. Mrktg Exec Kelly Coish; Tech Exec Barry Reddy; Exec Dir Yolanda T Gallo; Prog Exec Peter Olmstead DESCRIPTION: CAVE (Center for the Advancement of Video Excellence) is a not-for-profit organization, providing individuals and community groups with access to training, equipment, facilities and a variety of other services for video and new media production. CAVE encourages a means of expression for individuals and community groups by creating a grass roots movement through education, partnerships, outreach programs and membership development, with a focus on co-producing Community Programming. D.E.M. ALLEN & ASSOCIATES LTD. 130 Cree Cres Winnipeg MB R3J 3W1. 204 889-9202 Fax: 204 831-6650. ghenke@dema.mb.ca. Web: www. dema.mb.ca. Pres/Eng Gord R Henke; P-Eng Kerry Pelser DESCRIPTION: Consulting engineering to the broadcast and communications industry including design, planning and commissioning of transmission systems including RF spectrum planning. DUMOUCHEL COMMUNICATIONS INC. 522 av Casgrain Saint Lambert QC J4R 1G7. 450 672-0113 kevindumouchel@yahoo.ca. Pres Kevin W Dumouchel DESCRIPTION: Strategic Consulting and Business Development. E B SYSTEMS LIMITED 210-2025 Corydon Ave Winnipeg MB R3P 0N5. 204 489-7467 Fax: 204 489-7471. Web: www.ebsys.mb.ca. Pres W Bill E Evans; VP Kenrick G Babb; Admn Mgr Judy Fowler DESCRIPTION: Management and engineering consulting to the broadcast & telecommunications industries with focus on broadband systems and services - including CATV and MDU design (CADequipped) & design of wireless systems - MDS, MCS, LMCS, MVDS from 50 mHz to 40 GHz. Planning studies, training, expert witness.
FCCQ - FEDERATION DES CO-OPERATIVES DE CABLODISTRIBUTION DU QUEBEC 50 St Patrick St Shannon QC G0A 4N0. 418 844-3849 Fax: 418 844-0347. Toll-Free: 877 849-3227. jmailhot@cableshannon.com. Web: www.chez.com/fccq. Pres Claude Girard; VP Gaston Dufour; Dir Gen Jean Mailhot DESCRIPTION: FCCQ is the federation of cable television co-operatives in the province of Quebec. FCCQ regroupes the cable cooperatives and very small cable companies in the province of Quebec and promote the CablePlus technology. FIBER OPTIC ASSOCIATION 1119 South Mission Rd Suite 355 Fallbrook CA 92028. 760 451-3655 Fax: 760 492-0535. info@thefoa.org. Web: www. thefoa.org. Pres Jim Hayes DESCRIPTION: The Fiberoptic Association is the professional society of Fiber Optics that develops educational programs, provides certification programs, develops standards. HN TELECOM INC. 20130 Grade Cres Langley BC V3A 4J6. 604 294-3401 contact@hntelecom.com. Web: www.hntelecom.com. Pres/Sr VP-Ops/Eng Bruce Granholm DESCRIPTION: HN Telecom is an independent telecommunications consulting firm providing design and project management services in the areas of telecom transmission, network management and broadcast engineering. HARON ENTERPRISES (CANADA) INC. 7 Saunders Lane Thornhill ON L3T 5K3. 905 886-9635 Fax: 905 886-9635. harvey_rogers@rogers.com. Web: www.haronenterprises.com. Pres Harvey L Rogers DESCRIPTION: Have specialized in start up broadcasting ventures in Cable, Pay TV, specialty channels and commercial networks. Full services available with resource personnel in all facets of broadcasting. MCE ASSOCIATES 61 Union St Suite 1440 Saint John NB E2L 1A2. 506 693-7487 Fax: 506 693-7489. info@mceassociates.com. Web: www.mceassociates.com. Pres Ian MacFarquhar Branches: Toronto ON. DESCRIPTION: MCE Associates is an engineering and project management firm that provides services to CATV and telecommunications industries. The firm has extensive experience in the planning, design and implementation of headend/CO systems, HFC and FTTx networks. MARKETEERS CALL CENTERS 38 Ellen St Barrie ON L4N 3A3. Fax: 877 263-3614. Toll-Free: 800 567-4408. Web: www.marketeerscallcenters.com. Pres Paul Phillips; VP-Ops Donna Racco; Hum Res Mgr Marta Tompkinson DESCRIPTION: Inbound and outbound call centre services featuring first level Internet support, digital sales and support, full customer service programs and telemarketing. MORRISON HERSHFIELD LIMITED 235 Yorkland Blvd Suite 600 Toronto ON M2J 1T1. 416 499-3110 Fax: 416 499-9658. toronto@morrisonhershfield. com. Web: www.morrisonhershfield.com. CEO Ronald J Wilson; VP-Telecom Anthony Karakatsanis Branches: Location: Ottawa ON. Location: Vancouver BC. Location: Calgary AB. Location: Edmonton AB. DESCRIPTION: Morrison Hershfield Limited provides innovative engineering and management solutions to clients in the transportation, building engineering, municipal, utilities and communications infrastructure sectors. NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH 160 McNabb St Markham ON L3R 4B8. 905 475-9595 Fax: 905 475-7296. Web: www.nielsenmedia.ca. DirMktg/Commun Paul Robinson Branches: Nielsen Media Research Limited Location: Montreal QC. Nielsen Media Research Limited Location: Vancouver BC. Nielsen Media Research Limited Location: Toronto ON. DESCRIPTION: Nielsen Media Research provides advertising information services including advertising expenditures, GRP analyses, and creative monitoring services for advertising messages. For television, Nielsen Media Research offers a suite of analytical software applications and services. It also provides custom solutions including leading-edge research and analyses to companies in the media and entertainment space. Nielsen Media Research is service of The Nielsen Company. PIERRE LABARRE & ASSOCIATES LTD. 420 av Notre-Dame St-Lambert QC J4P 2K4. 450 672-7813 Fax: 450 672-9033. labarre@labarre.ca. Web: www. labarre.ca. Pres Pierre Labarre DESCRIPTION: Consulting engineers in the field of b’casting, cable distribution & telecommunication. ROSE MANGONE COMMUNICATIONS INC. 2058 Grosvenor St Oakville ON L6H 4M9. 905 337-3659 Fax: 905 337-0762. Pres Rose Mangone DESCRIPTION: This consulting firm specializes in communications, marketing and branding the film, television and broadcasting industry. Rose Mangone, (President) a consummate professional, has been servicing both the public and private sectors for over two decades. Clients include the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation; Astral Communications Inc; Alliance Atlantis; Alliance Communications; the National Film Board of Canada as well as a myriad of small independent filmmakers, actors, production companies and distributors. SCTE - SOCIETY OF CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS INC. 140 Philips Rd Exton PA 19341-1318. 610 524-1725 Fax: 610 363-5898. Toll-Free: 800 542-5040. scte@ scte.org. Web: www.scte.org. Pres/CEO John Clark; VP-Fin/Acctng Cathy Oakes; VP-Mktg/Bus Dev Deb Swann; VP-Professional Dev Marv Nelson; VP-HR/Legal/Admin/Gen Counsel Tom Wilcox; VPStandards Steve Oksala; VP Natl Conferences Lori Bower; VPMembership Serv Louise Games
DESCRIPTION: The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) is a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing the careers of cable telecommunications professionals and serving the industry through excellence in professional development, standards, certification and information. Today, more that 14,000 CTOs, engineers, system operations managers, technicians, and field operations personnel from the U.S. and 70 countries worldwide depend upon SCTE to deliver the tools they need to maintain their competitive edge. SCTE has 68 chapters and meeting groups, and has technically certified more than 3,000 employees of the cable telecommunications industry. SCTE is an ANSI-accredited standards developing organization. Visit SCTE online at www.scte.org. SOCAN - SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS & MUSIC PUBLISHERS OF CANADA 41 Valleybrook Dr Toronto ON M3B 2S6. 416 445-8700 Fax: 416 445-7108. Toll-Free: 800 557-6226. socan@socan.ca. Web: www.socan.ca. Pres Pierre Daniel Rheault; CEO André LeBel; Exec VP/COO Joel Grad; CFO David Wood; VP-HR/CAO Randy Wark; VP-Corp Planning/Bus Change Don Greenwood; VP-Info Tech Marian Wilson; VP-Legal Servs/Gen Counsel C Paul Spurgeon; VP-Ind Relations/Strategic Intelligence Christian Sarrazin; VP-Membership/GM QC/Atl Div France Lafleur; VP-Mem Relations/GM W Coast Div Kent Sturgeon; Dir-Licen Ctrl Cda/Natl Pol Gina Pollock; Licensing Jeff King; Comm/Mktg Specialist Lisa Williamson Branches: 400-1201 W Pender St Vancouver BC V6E 2V2. 604 669-5569 Fax: 604 688-1142. 1145 Weber Ctr Edmonton AB T6H 5P9. 780 439-9049 Fax: 780 432-1555. 600 boul de Maisoneuve o Suite 500 Montréal QC H3A 3J2. 514 844-8377 Fax: 514 849-8446. 802-45 Alderney Dr Queen Square Dartmouth NS B2Y 2N6. 902 464-7000 Fax: 902 464-9696. DESCRIPTION: SOCAN is a Canadian copyright collective for the communication and performance of musical works. We administer these rights on behalf of our members (composers, lyricists, songwriters and their publishers) and those of affiliated international organizations by licensing this use of their music in Canada. The fees collected are distributed as royalties to our members and to affiliated organizations throughout the world. We also distribute royalties received from those organizations to our members for the use of their music worldwide. SMPTE - SOCIETY OF MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION ENGINEERS 3 Barker Ave White Plains NY 10601. 914 761-1100 Fax: 914 761-3115. Web: www.smpte.org. Chm Toronto Section Peter Armstrong; Pres Robert B Kisor; Dir-Mktg Heather Tornvall; Dir-Eng Peter Symes; Exec Dir Kimberly Maki; Cdn Reg Governors Bradley Fortner; Cdn Reg Governors Paul Stechly; Dir-Prof Dev Joel Welch DESCRIPTION: The Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers (SMPTE), is the leading technical society for the motion industry. SMPTE members are spread throughout 60 countries worldwide. As well, over 250 sustaining (Corporate) Members belong to SMPTE, allowing networking and contacts to occur on a larger scale. Touching on every discipline, our members include engineers, technical directors, cameramen, editors, technicians, manufacturers, educators, and consultants. SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 20940 Twin Springs Dr Smithsburg MD 21783-1510. 301 790-0103 Fax: 301 790-0173. Toll-Free: 800 359-1858. service@spec-comm.com. Web: www.spec-comm.com. Pres David Linetsky; Sr Ops Mgr Andrew Hoffman; Sls Mgr Massimo Colella; Office Mgr Beth A Linetsky; Serv Mgr Keith Wagaman DESCRIPTION: We are a Factory Authorized Service Center for Panasonic, Sony, JVC and others, providing maintenance and repair for television stations, independent affiliate TV stations, cable facilities, and production companies. Also, an authorized dealer or integrator representing Panasonic, Avid, Ciprico, Inscriber, Matrox and others. Products exclusive to Specialized Comm. are: OutPost™ editor, NewsBlitz™ editor, and SignFlash™ digital signage system & information channel system. TELECASTER COMMITTEE OF CANADA 160 Bloor St E Suite 1005 Toronto ON M4W 1B9. 416 923-8813 Fax: 416 413-3877. tvb@tvb.ca. Web: www.tvb.ca. Exec Dir Rhonda Bagnall Branches: 1600 boul de Maisonneuve E Montréal QC H2L 4P6. 514 598-2899 Fax: 514 526-6270. TELESAT CANADA 1601 Telesat Crt Gloucester ON K1B 5P4. 613 748-0123 Fax: 613 748-8712. info@telesat.ca. Web: www. telesat.com. Pres/CEO Daniel Goldberg; CFO Ted Ignacy; VP-Intl Sls Richard L Mortellaro; VP-Mktg/Corp Dev Michael Schwartz; VP-North American Sls Paul Bush; VP Space Sys David Wendling; VP Network Servs Pat Enright; VP/Gen Couns/Sec Jennifer Lecour; Public/Media Relations Travis Lindgren Branches: Location: Ottawa ON. Toronto ON. Montreal QC. Location: Edmonton AB. Calgary AB. Vancouver BC. DESCRIPTION: Headquartered in Ottawa with offices and facilities around the world, Telesat is the fourth largest fixed satellite services operator. The company provides reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions to broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers. TEXADA COMMUNITY TV ASSOCIATION PO Box 158 Van Anda BC V0N 3K0. 604 486-7640 Pres J Cawthorpe; VP C Behan; Sec-Treas Flo Willes; Chief Eng/Tech Dir R Nelson WHITE SPACE ENTERPRISES 639 Haines Rd Newmarket ON L3Y 6V6. 905 836-4489 wscrivens@sympatico.ca. Pres Wayne Scrivens DESCRIPTION: Engineering and Technical Production services for the broadcast industry, specializing in facility design and live events.