Radio / Television News

Bell Media, CBC team up on Olympic bid


TORONTO - Bell Media and CBC/Radio-Canada confirmed Friday that they will form a broadcast partnership to bid for the Canadian media rights for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games and the Rio 2016 Olympic Summer Games.The announcement comes one day after Rogers Media said that it would not take part in bidding for those rights, citing scheduling conflicts and other financial priorities. Rogers Media and Bell Media will continue to partner on the broadcast of the London 2012 Olympic Games next summer.“The Olympic Games are a premium property that requires a strong partnership in order to deliver the level of experience...