Unifor announced last week it has been informed that 49 unionized Bell Media employees have been given notice, as the media company looks to consolidate its various Toronto-based news operations in one... Continue Reading
Telus’s strategic investment arm, Telus Global Ventures, announced last week investments in AI and emerging IoT vehicle technology company Raven Connected and online pet health services provider FirstVet. Ottawa-based Raven... Continue Reading
Corus Entertainment announced last week it has decided to end Big Brother Canada after 12 seasons. “The series has been a leader in the reality TV space, always prioritizing the rich diversity... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen Bell Media is seeking an injunction against Rogers Sports & Media, attempting to quash its competitor’s ability to broadcast some Warner Bros. Discovery content, starting next year. Rogers announced earlier this month it... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC wants to know whether it should exempt Google from having to negotiate with news publishers to host content for five years and thereby lock-in an... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen Corus Entertainment has pulled the plug on two of its AM radio formats in Vancouver and Edmonton, and laid off staff. 880 News (CHQT-AM) Edmonton, a sister station to 630... Continue Reading
Rogers announced Wednesday it has launched a new grants program, Rogers Youth Grants, which will invest $3 million in Canadian non-profit and charitable organizations that provide educational and employment programs for youth aged... Continue Reading
Bell and Best Buy Canada announced Wednesday the first of the Best Buy Express small-format retail stores — rebranded from The Source as part of the companies’ strategic partnership announced in January — has... Continue Reading
Telefilm Canada announced Wednesday it is investing $14.1 million in 26 feature film projects in the English market under its Production Program in the low-budget stream, which includes international co-productions. Of the... Continue Reading
Rogers Sports and Media said Tuesday Sportsnet’s coverage of Monday night’s Stanley Cup Final Game 7 delivered the sports network’s most-watched broadcast ever with an average minute audience of 7.55 million across... Continue Reading
