{"id":17413,"date":"2022-02-28T16:10:08","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T16:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/28\/bell-rogers-telus-and-shaw-remove-russian-network-rt-from-channel-lineups\/"},"modified":"2022-02-28T16:10:08","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T16:10:08","slug":"bell-rogers-telus-and-shaw-remove-russian-network-rt-from-channel-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/28\/bell-rogers-telus-and-shaw-remove-russian-network-rt-from-channel-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Bell, Rogers, Telus, and Shaw remove Russian network RT from channel lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Russian state-funded channel RT is no longer available to Bell, Rogers, Telus, and Shaw customers.<\/p>\n

The move came after Minister of Heritage Pablo Rodriguez said the government is considering options to get the network off the air.<\/p>\n

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I share the concerns of many Canadians about the presence of Russia Today in our broadcasting system. We\u2019re looking at all options.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Pablo Rodriguez (@pablorodriguez) February 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

According to the Globe and Mail<\/em><\/a>, the channel was no longer available to Bell customers as of Sunday. Rogers and Telus told the publication the removal of the channel will take effect Monday on their networks.<\/p>\n

Shaw confirmed the same through a tweet on Sunday night, stating channel subscribers will receive a credit to use on their next bill.<\/p>\n

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Effective tomorrow, Shaw will no longer be carrying Russia Today. Customers who subscribe to RT as a pick and pay service will receive a credit in the next billing cycle.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Shaw Communications (@ShawInfo) February 28, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The changes come days after Russia\u2019s illegal invasion of Ukraine, causing thousands of residents to desperately flee.<\/p>\n

The move is crucial Ihor Michalchyshyn said. The chief executive of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress told the Globe and Mail Russia is using the network to legitimize the invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Image credit: Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n

Source: Globe and Mail<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n