Rogers finalizes $26-billion merger with Shaw after receiving government approval

Rogers Communications Inc. has closed its $26-billion purchase of Shaw Communications Inc. after receiving final approval from Ottawa last week, bringing to an end two years of uncertainty as regulators scrutinized the deal. "This is a momentous day for our customers, who will benefit from the latest services and network technology, and for our teams, who have worked so hard to get us here," said Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri in a press release.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News"We're pr