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Where Did Eastlink Start?

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Where Did Eastlink Start?

History. The company began in Amherst, Nova Scotia, in 1969, where it was later issued one of the first cable licences granted by the CRTC. It acquired Halifax Cablevision Ltd., at the time the largest system in Eastern Canada, in 1985.

Who started EastLink?

HALIFAX, NS, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ - This year marks 50 years of big dreams and small town values for Eastlink, founded by John Bragg and headquartered in Bragg's home province of Nova Scotia. "We are proud to come from humble beginnings," said Deborah Shaffner, CEO Eastlink.

Are Shaw and EastLink the same company?

EastLink has been given approval to buy Shaw Communication's cable system in Nova Scotia. The CRTC gave the go-ahead to the deal that is worth $220 million, and adds 80,000 new cable subscribers to EastLink's operation.

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