TORONTO – This past Monday, the federal government announced new measures added to its budget bill that would give political control to the Cabinet over how much Crown corporations such... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Canada’s biggest broadcasters still haven’t found a way to make their digital ventures pay off in this on-demand world, and continue to rely on their linear television channels... Continue Reading
OAKVILLE, ON. – Pelmorex Media Inc., owner of The Weather Network and MétéoMédia, announced today that Ron Close has been appointed the company’s new president and CEO. Ron Close (right)... Continue Reading
DARTMOUTH, N.S. – Newfoundland Capital Corp. reported a 6% increase in revenue and more than doubled its profit in its first quarter of 2013 compared to the same period last... Continue Reading
COURTENAY, B.C. – Vista radio co-founder, president and CEO Margot Micallef has resigned from the company, employees were told earlier this week. Former Rogers Radio president Gary Miles, a member... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Astral Media announced the launch today of its Disney Junior HD channel on Rogers (channel 479) and EastLink (channel 748). The company says the new English-language channel is... Continue Reading
TORONTO – The Broadcast Executive Society announced today it has cancelled its May 10 luncheon at the Park Hyatt Hotel due to low ticket sales. “In hindsight, the timing of... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Stingray Digital, owner of Galaxie digital music service for TV, announced today that it will acquire Vancouver-based eMedia Networks’ Canadian retail, restaurant and other commercial accounts for a... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Rogers Media today cleared the final hurdle in its bid to acquire Score Media after receiving regulatory approval from the CRTC. With today’s approval, Rogers Media can now... Continue Reading
GATINEAU - That broadcast distributors would increase the price of basic packages if the CRTC licensed new 9(1)(h) services is a red herring, according the Canadian Media Production Association (CPMA)... Continue Reading
