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July 9, 2020 19 hours ago

New TV channel launching in Nunavut

IQALUIT, NU – The Inuit TV Network announced its upcoming launch Thursday on Nunavut Day. “It is our collective aspiration to strengthen Inuktut in all aspects of life for Nunavut... Continue Reading

July 8, 2020 2 days ago

ANALYSIS: Why there’s no need to implement the Yale report to save broadcasting

By Konrad von Finckenstein IN HIS THREE RECENT articles for Cartt.ca entitled “Why we must act now on the Yale report recommendations,” OUTtv CEO Brad Danks quite rightly points out... Continue Reading

July 8, 2020 2 days ago

Broadcaster can only maturely scare viewers after 9 p.m.

OTTAWA — Several broadcasts on Super Channel’s suite of channels violated the pay-TV codes for airing violence, sexuality and coarse language before 9 p.m., said the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council... Continue Reading

July 8, 2020 2 days ago

Heritage releases final details of Covid-19 relief fund

OTTAWA — The final components of the federal government’s $500-million Covid-19 relief fund for the cultural and sports industries were announced Tuesday by Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault. The cultural... Continue Reading

July 8, 2020 2 days ago

Ontario to expand mandates of TVO and TFO

TORONTO — The government of Ontario today announced it is introducing a bill which will broaden the mandates of provincially funded broadcasters TVO and TFO to provide centralized administration, coordination... Continue Reading

July 8, 2020 2 days ago

WCT’s next webinar looks at innovating now for a post-Covid future

OTTAWA — Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) announced today its next webinar will highlight the success of Amazon as it discusses ways to innovate and adapt to the new... Continue Reading

July 8, 2020 2 days ago

Directors Guild appoints R.T. Thorne chair of BIPOC members committee

TORONTO — The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) announced today R.T. Thorne (pictured) has been appointed as chair of DGC’s newly formed BIPOC Members Committee. “I am pleased and proud... Continue Reading

July 7, 2020 3 days ago

Ismaila Alfa is the new host of Toronto’s Metro Morning

TORONTO — CBC Radio announced today Ismaila Alfa (pictured) will be the new host of Toronto’s morning radio show, Metro Morning, starting on Monday, August 24. Alfa has been a... Continue Reading

July 7, 2020 3 days ago

William F. White expands studio footprint

TORONTO — William F. White International (Whites) has expanded its studio capacity with the addition of the Century Studio (pictured) in Mississauga, Ont., its third studio location in the Toronto... Continue Reading

July 7, 2020 3 days ago

TSN airing Ballers on Fridays

TORONTO — As part of its exclusive deal to distribute HBO programming in Canada, Bell Media today announced TSN is airing the entire five seasons of HBO’s Ballers, starring Dwayne... Continue Reading

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