MONTREAL – Natural resource channel IDNR-TV has signed its first major affiliation deal with Cogeco Cable in Quebec. IDNR-TV is devoted to the coverage of natural resources including industry related... Continue Reading
HAMILTON – CBC has officially launched the first of five new local digital services with the debut of CBC Hamilton. CBC.ca/Hamilton provides an in-depth, neighbourhood-focused experience for Hamilton residents, catering... Continue Reading
OTTAWA - Reynolds Mastin has been promoted to chief negotiator and chief legal officer for the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA), effective immediately. Mastin replaces John Barrack who left the organization... Continue Reading
DARTMOUTH – Newcap Inc. has received CRTC approval to launch a second FM radio licence in Fredericton, NB. The new station, which will offer a contemporary hit radio music format, will broadcast 120... Continue Reading
TORONTO – The Director’s Guild of Canada has written an open letter to Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall urging him to reconsider the government’s decision to eliminate the Saskatchewan Film Employment Tax... Continue Reading
TORONTO – After listening to most of the nine applicants who have asked the CRTC for the 88.1 FM slot on the Toronto radio dial (of 17 in total) over... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Despite revealing much of its fall lineup last month, CBC made it official Thursday at an event in Toronto. As Cartt.ca reported, the national broadcaster is bringing back 14... Continue Reading
I’VE HEARD SOME CRITICIZE Richard Stursberg’s just-launched book, The Tower of Babble: Sins Secrets and Successes Inside the CBC, as “the gospel according to Richard.” After reading it I’d say... Continue Reading
CAMBRIDGE, MA – Despite a declining number of cable pay-tv subscribers, total pay-TV revenue in North America is expected to grow almost 25% percent in the next five years. According... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Blue Ant Media is paying $85 million to buy independent broadcaster High Fidelity HDTV, according to a CRTC application made public on Wednesday. As Cartt.ca reported, the deal called... Continue Reading
