A coalition of screen sector organizations is asking the federal government to uphold a requirement that streamers contribute financially to Canadian content.
The open letter is in…
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By Connie Thiessen
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) is investigating starting a media tech fund that would help establish Canadian media and technology companies, while accelerating the commercialization of homegrown IP (intellectual…
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Telus announced Wednesday it is mobilizing $2 million in connectivity and humanitarian support for British Columbians affected by the wildfires currently raging across their province.
Telus’s emergency…
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Heritage commitee recommended collecting data to address media deserts
By Ahmad Hathout
As the news industry faces an uncertain future, a team of researchers is working to map all news outlets…
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Quebecor’s all-digital mobile brand Fizz on Wednesday unveiled a new brand identity and tagline — “Fizz, a no-brainer”.
The new brand look “is more mature and self-assured, yet just as…
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Corus Entertainment on Tuesday announced Home Network’s fall lineup, featuring two returning Canadian original hit series alongside new seasons of internationally acclaimed titles.
Third-generation builder and proud…
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The CRTC on Monday announced it has administratively renewed the broadcasting licences for various television programming undertakings, networks and broadcasting distribution undertakings from Sept. 1, 2026…
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By Connie Thiessen
Chris MacDonald, the former CRTC commissioner for Atlantic Canada and Nunavut and a longtime Rogers Communications senior manager, has passed away following an undisclosed illness. He was 44.
While still studying business…
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Corus Entertainment on Monday announced Peacock’s new comedy series Dig starring Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) and Hugh Laurie (House) will premiere Nov. 23 on Showcase and StackTV.
Airing Mondays with back-to-back…
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By Howard Law, author of MediaPolicy.ca, and Canada vs. California: How Ottawa took on Netflix and the streaming giants (Lorimer, 2024)
“I don’t know what you mean by ‘glory,'” Alice…
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