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Videotron to connect over 5,500 homes to high-speed Internet in Estrie and Montérégie

Videotron is pleased to announce, in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Government of Québec, that it has been selected under Canada-Québec Operation High-Speed to connect more than 5,500 homes to high-speed Internet in the Montérégie and Estrie regions by September 30, 2022. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and MP for Compton-Stanstead, Gilles Bélanger, MNA for Orford and Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier, and Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor.

June 14, 2021

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Vrai serves up intrigue with true crime shows

Vrai today announced four original true crime series, coming soon to its platform. The new documentary and docureality series, to be produced by local talent in collaboration with Quebecor Content, will deal with events that marked Québec’s recent history, impacted local families and communities, and left an imprint on the collective imagination. Packed with plot twists and emotion, these high-adrenaline productions will captivate audiences and keep binge-watchers on the edge of their seats.

June 14, 2021

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Le dernier glacier: an extraordinary journey through the Scandinavian winter

The Vrai platform, dedicated to original, exciting and surprising Québec productions, has announced a new event-based docureality series: Le dernier glacier. Subscribers to the new streaming service will be transported into an epic and historic adventure as explorer couple Vincent Colliard and Caroline Côté attempt the first North-South winter crossing of Spitsbergen, an island in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago.

June 10, 2021

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Five original productions added to Vrai’s program line-up

Vrai, Videotron’s brand new subscription streaming service, today announced five new original docureality, documentary and lifestyle competition productions that will enhance its line-up of high-quality entertainment and information content. The new programs will soon be available to subscribers.

June 7, 2021

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Videotron Ltd. Announces Notice of Redemption for All of its 5% Senior Notes due July 15, 2022

Montréal, June 3, 2021 - Videotron Ltd. (“Videotron”) today announced that it has issued a notice of redemption for all of its outstanding 5% Senior Notes due July 15, 2022 (the “Notes”). A notice of redemption (the “Redemption Notice”) pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Notes (the “Indenture”) is being distributed by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the trustee under the Indenture. As set forth in the Redemption Notice, the redemption date is July 3, 2021, and the redemption price will be calculated on June 29, 2021. Videotron will disclose the redemption price by press release on June 29, 2021.

June 3, 2021

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Videotron Ltd. Prices Private Offering of US$500 Million Senior Notes due 2029 and C$750 Million Senior Notes due 2028

Videotron Ltd. Prices Private Offering of US$500 Million Senior Notes due 2029 and C$750 Million Senior Notes due 2028

June 3, 2021

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CRTC cracks down on Bell/Cablevision in response to Bell’s repeated attempts to maintain its monopoly in Abitibi

The CRTC is sanctioning Bell yet again and forcing it to end its latest stratagems to maintain its historical monopoly in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. In two decisions released yesterday, the federal regulator ordered Câblevision, a Bell subsidiary, to finish upgrading its routers at its own expense, and refused its application to discontinue its 50 Mbps service. These decisions are the latest in a series of setbacks Bell has suffered in its attempts to prevent Abitibi-Témiscamingue residents from being well served by Videotron and to keep rates as high as possible by stifling potential competition.

June 2, 2021

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Contract with Montréal-area local SEVL-2815 - Employees ratify agreement

Videotron Ltd.’s unionized employees in the Montréal area (members of SEVL local 2815) have voted 88% in favour of the agreement in principle to renew their collective agreement.

May 30, 2021

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Videotron unveils new streaming service

Videotron is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Vrai, Québec’s first subscription platform dedicated to exclusive unscripted lifestyle, documentary and entertainment content. Vrai will go live later this year with thousands of hours of all-French, on-demand content, including more than 40 first-run exclusive original Québec productions. It is committed to some 100 original Québec productions by the end of 2022. Vrai will also carry the best international content of this type.

May 26, 2021

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Accessible ou non? New MAtv series delves into the daily lives of people with disabilities

he six-episode series Accessible ou non? will premiere on MAtv during National Accessibility Week, which runs from May 30 to June 5. People with disabilities in the Greater Montréal area tell their stories and relate their challenges and successes. The series explores issues that concern us all: accessibility and inclusion. Sunday, May 30 at 9 p.m.

May 18, 2021

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MAtv: your destination for fitness and wellness

With the weather warming up, many Montrealers are looking to get back into shape. Ever responsive to its viewers’ interests, the community channel MAtv is airing several programs about fitness and wellness. In the current situation, Pause tonique, Cardio55+, Yoga doux and Sarah Yoga are a great way to get moving and take care of yourself without leaving the house.

May 13, 2021

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Videotron 5G comes to Québec City!

After a successful initial roll-out in Montréal, Videotron’s 5G network is expanding eastward to Québec City.

May 12, 2021

Demandes médias

Véronique Mercier

Vice-president, Communications QMI

medias@videotron.com