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CHATHAM, ON, March 2, 2020 - TekSavvy Solutions Inc., Canada's largest independent ISP, and its affiliate cable company Hastings Cable Vision Limited, announced the launch of its IPTV service, TekSavvy TV, in selected regions throughout the province of Quebec today. TekSavvy TV will offer customers Cloud PVR service, access to selected programming GO apps, video on demand, and over 150 HD channels of sports, movies, series, and kids programming including video-on-demand content from select television channels.
\"Making TekSavvy TV available to customers in areas of Quebec with the greatest demand is the next exciting step in our 2020 roll out plan,\" said Marc Gaudrault, CEO of TekSavvy and President of Hastings Cable Vision. \"Consumers deserve a high-quality TV experience with the content they want at a fair price. Delivering a package of innovative features that our customers want, at a price they deserve, has guided the development of this service. Our investment in customer experience, product flexibility, and channel selection at a fair price, position TekSavvy TV to suit the needs of today's consumer.\"
Eligible TekSavvy customers in Quebec who wish to order can sign up through the MyAccount portal at myaccount.teksavvy.com. TekSavvy TV is currently available as an app on select Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV devices. Customers can start with TekSavvy TV Basic at $20.00 per month and then choose additional theme packages and/or select channels for an incremental monthly fee gaining them access to more live sports, premium series, and blockbuster movies. TekSavvy TV requires a TekSavvy residential Internet subscription with a minimum download speed of 15 Mbps.
About TekSavvy
TekSavvy has been proudly serving Canadians with reliable telecom services for more than 20 years and has won numerous awards for the quality of its service and for its commitment to fighting for consumers' rights online. With offices in Chatham, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec, TekSavvy is Canada's largest independent telecom service company with over 300,000 customers from coast to coast.
About Hastings Cable Vision Limited
Hastings Cable Vision Limited has provided television service to the community of Madoc, Ontario since 1965. Built on a foundation of family and friendship, Hastings Cable Vision Limited continues to serve customers across Hastings County with quality television, phone and internet services and serves customers beyond Hastings County with quality television service in its partnership with its affiliate TekSavvy Solutions Inc.
SOURCE TekSavvy Solutions Inc.
For further information:
John Settino, 416-662-2955; Or Trevor Campbell, 647-201-5409; The iPR Group, media.relations@teksavvy.ca
"},{"title":"The Government of Quebec announces the Recipients of the 2019 Cultural and Scientific Awards","author":"Guy Bolduc","link":"https://www.ppnsource.com/en/stories/the-government-of-quebec-announces-the-recipients-of-the-2019-cultural-and-scientific-awards","published_at":"2019-10-11T20:58:26+00:00","summary":"The Minister of the Economy and Innovation and Minister Responsible for the Lanaudière Region, Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, and the Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy, are pleased to announce the recipients of the Prix du Québec 2019 .","content":"
(Translation by Google) Montreal, October 11, 2019 - The Minister of the Economy and Innovation and Minister Responsible for the Lanaudière Region, Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, and the Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy , are pleased to unveil the recipients of the Prix du Québec 2019.
These awards represent the highest distinction awarded by the Quebec government in science and culture. They highlight the remarkable careers of individuals who contribute to the growth of their field of activity, push the limits of knowledge and contribute to Quebec's influence on an international scale.
Recipients of the 2019 Cultural Awards are:
Ms. Hélène Dorion, Athanase-David Award - Literature;
Ms. Angèle Dubeau, Denise-Pelletier Award - Performing Arts;
Mr. Jean-Claude Poitras, Ernest-Cormier Award - Spatial Planning, Architecture and Design;
Ms. Hélène Cajolet-Laganière, Georges-Émile-Lapalme Award - French language;
Mr. Jocelyn Bérubé, Gérard-Morisset Prize - Heritage;
Mr. Raymond Saint-Pierre, Guy-Mauffette Award - Radio, Television, Print Media and Digital Media;
Mr. Luc Courchesne, Paul-Émile-Borduas Award - Visual Arts, Crafts and Digital Arts.
The recipients of the 2019 science awards are:
Mr. Réjean Hébert, Armand-Frappier Award - Creation or Development of Research Institutions or Administration and Promotion of Research;
Ms. Claudia Mitchell, Léon-Gérin Award - Humanities and Social Sciences;
Mr. Karim Zaghib, Lionel-Boulet Award - Industrial Research and Development;
Ms. Francine Descarries, Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Award - Social Innovation;
Mr. Sylvain Moineau, Marie-Victorin Award - Natural Sciences and Engineering;
Dr. Stanley Nattel, Wilder-Penfield Award - Biomedical Research;
M. Maxime Descoteaux, Scientific Succession Award.
The awards ceremony will be held on November 6 at 4 pm at the Parliament Building. Recipients will receive a medal created by jewelery designer Catherine Villeneuve, a $ 30,000 purse and a calligraphy scroll. The winner of the Prix Relève scientifique will receive a $ 5,000 scholarship and a certificate of recognition, while the two finalists, Julie Hlavacek-Larrondo and Laurent Turcot, will each receive $ 2,000.
\"The Prix du Québec highlights the discoveries, achievements and innovation of our greatest researchers. I am very impressed by the career of these exceptional people, who contribute to shaping Quebec today thanks to their rigor, their commitment and their know-how. I would like to thank the recipients of the Quebec Science Prize, including the recipient of the Prix Relève scientifique, for their invaluable contribution to the science and advancement of Quebec society. \"
Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of the Economy and Innovation and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region
\"The recipients of the Quebec Cultural Awards are examples of commitment, discipline and creativity that inspire admiration and pride, and inspire new generations of Quebeckers. They contribute, by their talent, to make Quebec shine here and beyond our borders and they deserve this distinction. It is a great honor for me to introduce these exceptional people and their achievements. \"
Nathalie Roy, Minister of Culture and Communications
(Source: prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca)
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