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Astral Media Inc. was a Canadian media conglomerate. It was Canada's largest radio broadcaster, with 84 radio stations in eight provinces. Astral was also a major player in premium and specialty television in Canada, with 23 specialty channels and two conventional stations. In addition, Astral had a presence in out-of-home advertising .
Jan 11, 2022 · Ian Greenberg, the media mogul who alongside his brothers helped turn Astral Media into a Canadian radio and television powerhouse, has died at 79.
Bell announced a $3.38-billion deal to buy Astral Media, Québec's leading media company, in March 2012. The transaction made Bell the leader in French-language media and strengthened its position in broadband networks and content.
Mar 16, 2012 · Bell adds Astral properties including radio stations like Virgin Radio and television channels from Family and Disney Junior to the Movie Network and HBO Canada.
Jun 27, 2013 · Canada’s broadcast regulator has cleared the way for BCE Inc. to finally lay claim to Astral Media Inc.’s radio and television properties, but the approval comes with unprecedented conditions intended to keep the media behemoth from abusing its market power.
- Christine Dobby
Mar 16, 2012 · BCE agreed Friday to acquire outright Astral Media Inc. in the latest in a string of deals that will make the country’s biggest telecommunications provider, through its new Bell Media division, the biggest holder of television properties in the country by far.
Jan 27, 2010 · Starting in 2000, Astral Media made significant headway into broadcast radio, purchasing most of the radio assets of Télémédia in 2002. Since then, Astral Media has grown to include 82 licensed radio stations in 8 Canadian provinces.
