Press Release

Videotron to connect more than 300 homes on the Upper North Shore

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 300 households to high-speed Internet on the Upper North Shore.

July 21, 2021

Press Release

Videotron to connect more than 4,200 homes in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region

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 4,250 households in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region to high-speed Internet by September 30, 2022. The announcement was made today by Pablo Rodriguez, Québec Lieutenant, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and MP for Honoré-Mercier; Andrée Laforest, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister Responsible for the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Region and MNA for Chicoutimi; Gilles Bélanger, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier of Québec (high-speed Internet); and Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor.

July 14, 2021

Press Release

Videotron to connect more than 5,300 homes in the Capitale-Nationale region

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 5,300 households in the Capitale-Nationale region to high-speed Internet by September 30, 2022. The announcement was made today by Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Premier of Québec, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Capitale-Nationale Region; Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board and MP for Québec; Gilles Bélanger, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier of Québec (high-speed Internet); and Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor.

July 14, 2021

Press Release

Videotron to connect more than 5,300 homes in the Lower St-Lawrence region

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 5,300 households to high-speed Internet in the Lower St. Lawrence region by September 30, 2022. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and MP for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Marie-Eve Proulx, MNA for Côte-du-Sud, Denis Tardif, MNA for Rivière-du-Loup–Témiscouata, and Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor.

July 9, 2021

Press Release

Videotron to connect more than 13,300 homes to high-speed Internet in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec

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 13,300 households to high-speed Internet in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec regions by September 30, 2022. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and MP for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Pierre Dufour, Minister Responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region and the Nord-du-Québec Region and MNA for Abitibi-Est, and Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor.

June 21, 2021

Press Release

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

Montréal, June 17, 2021 - Videotron Ltd. (“Videotron”) today announced the closing of its issuance and sale of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2029 and C$750 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2028 previously announced on June 3, 2021.

June 17, 2021

Press Release

Six original comedies coming to the new Vrai streaming service

Subscribers to the new Vrai platform can look forward to six original productions that will appeal to every comedic taste. The menu will include standup acts by well-known comics, zany up-and-coming artists, retrospectives and hilarious new discoveries. Produced by local artists in collaboration with Quebecor Content, the programs will feature performances by beloved popular favourites as well as the irreverent work of tomorrow’s stars.

June 17, 2021

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

Demandes médias

Véronique Mercier

Vice-president, Communications QMI

medias@videotron.com