Satellites called a key to extending BCE's reach

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BCE Media Inc, a subsidiary of BCE Inc, is planning to expand its satellite operations by competing in the lucrative US and other foreign markets. The group is eyeing its share of the $5.1-billion war chest that its parent BCE Inc acquired through the sale of a 20% stake in Bell Canada to Ameritech. Among the plans of BCE are to launch another satellite and increased subsidization of ExpressVu subscriber equipment.

Canada, Satellite Communications, Satellite Telecommunications, BCE Media Inc.

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Sempra cuts staff, operations

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Sempra Energy is reducing its operations in Halifax, Nova Scotia and downsizing its labor force by about 50%. The company holds natural gas distribution rights in Nova Scotia.

Labor force information, Electric, Gas & Water Utilities, Utilities, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES, Nova Scotia, Management, Planning, Energy industries, Energy industry, Public utilities, Sempra Energy, SRE, Layoffs, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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