TORONTO- Building on successful launches in the U.S. and U.K., Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has announced its Sony Movie Channel and AXN Movies will launch in Canada today on…
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TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) has announced that Tom Anselmi has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of MLSE, effective immediately.
“Tom’s proven strength in operations…
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OTTAWA – As Canada hones in on its 150th birthday in five more years, CBC/Radio Canada is stepping up as party planner.
The national broadcaster said that it will host…
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TORONTO – Sportsnet confirmed Thursday that it bought the Grand Slam of Curling from sports media and entertainment company Insight Sports, as Cartt.ca reported on…
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MONTREAL – TSN Radio in Montreal is moving down the AM dial from 990 to 690 effective September 4.
The new, previously clear frequency will improve the reception of the all-sports…
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OTTAWA – CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for buyers for its surplus transmission assets after pulling the plug on its analog over the air network earlier this summer.
The national broadcaster said…
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GATINEAU – CRTC chairman Jean-Pierre Blais announced Friday that he has created a new position within the Commission: Chief Consumer Officer.
It’s first CCO will be Barbara Motzney, who is…
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OTTAWA – John Lawford will be the new executive director and general counsel for the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) effective September 1st, the consumer organization said Thursday.
Lawford, a…
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TORONTO – Bell Media is trialling the use of audio fingerprinting technology via its recently launched Discovery Channel app and a partnership with Canadian media services firm Media Experts.
Audio…
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OTTAWA and GATINEAU – The CRTC has told broadcasters and television service providers how it intends to enforce its new rules controlling the loudness of television commercials which kick in…
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