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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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 27, 2010 · Astral Media is Canada's largest broadcaster of English- and French-language pay and specialty television services, which include over 20 television services. Recommended Pay Television
Jun 27, 2013 · GATINEAU, Quebec (AP) — Bell, Canada’s largest telecommunications company, won regulatory approval Thursday for its US$3.2-billion (CA$3.4-billion) bid to buy Astral Media. The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission announced its decision Thursday after markets closed.