11:48 AM EST - Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. : Announced that the Competition Bureau and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) have approved the acquisition of MTS by BCE Inc. (BCE) pursuant to the previously announced plan of arrangement (the Arrangement). Closing of the Arrangement has been set for March 17. Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.
shares T.MBT are trading up $1.75 at $39.35.