By Howard Law, author of MediaPolicy.ca and Canada vs. California: How Ottawa took on Netflix and the streaming giants (Lorimer, 2024)
This week’s announcement by Culture Minister Marc…
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By Connie Thiessen
Bell Media’s 2026/27 original content slate includes reboots of some classic Canadiana, with new adaptations of The Littlest Hobo and Meatballs, and the revival of Big Brother Canada.
The network’s original English content…
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As previously promised, the federal government on Wednesday announced the launch of its public consultation on extending the Canadian…
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The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and award-winning film and TV producer Don Carmody announced Wednesday a new partnership to launch a co-production mentorship program, supported…
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By Ahmad Hathout
Bell said it has reached an agreement with Telus that will allow the Vancouver-based telco to carry its broadcasting services over Bell’s fibre network in eastern Canada.
Bell…
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Hamilton’s CHCH-TV announced Wednesday Simone Gavros will be the new co-anchor of Morning Live starting Monday, June 22, following the retirement of legendary broadcaster and long-time morning show…
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By Connie Thiessen
Golden West Broadcasting CEO Elmer Hildebrand is among the private broadcast executives who aren’t happy with the CBC’s recent bureau expansion.
The public broadcaster announced in January it was expanding its footprint, with plans…
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By Linda Stuart
With this year’s Canadian Football League (CFL) season set to kick off Thursday, the league last week announced it has signed new six-year…
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Announces $600M in new money for broadcasting system
By Ahmad Hathout and Linda Stuart
Culture Minister Marc Miller announced Wednesday that he is directing the CRTC…
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Rogers Sports and Media on Tuesday announced its 2026-27 slate of new and returning programming across its specialty channels HGTV, Food Network, Discovery and Bravo.
HGTV’s lineup…
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