Radio / Television News

Canal D in breach of violence code for airing crime reality show too early – CBSC

OTTAWA - The CBSC has ruled that Canal D was in violation of the CAB’s violence code for airing an episode of the crime reality program C’est incroyable! well ahead of its required 9 pm or later timeslot. The CBSC concluded that the program broadcast at 2 pm contained violence intended for adult audiences, requiring a broadcast after 9:00 pm, a 16+ rating and specific mention of violence in its viewer advisories.  In failing to do so, Canal D violated the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ (CAB) Violence Code. C’est incroyable! (Most Shocking) is an American reality program that airs clips of...