GATINEAU – Final replies by broadcasters to the many, many, many things which were uttered over two-and-a-half weeks of the conventional TV license renewal hearing were due into the Commission... Continue Reading
OTTAWA - After Canada’s major English-language performers’ union and a community TV association testified before the Heritage Standing Committee about Canadian TV content rules, a specialty broadcaster raised concerns about... Continue Reading
TORONTO – CTV has ratcheted up its PR campaign in support of fee-for-carriage with the debut of www.savelocal.ctv.ca The web page says that the future of local broadcasting is “at stake”... Continue Reading
MONTREAL - Quebecor’s television division, TVA Group, reported a net income of $6.5 million the first quarter of 2009, compared with a net income of $5.5 million for the corresponding quarter... Continue Reading
OTTAWA - Canadian television programming can be, and is, profitable for Canadian broadcast groups, says a study by consulting firm Nordicity Group. The report, which was widely referenced at the... Continue Reading
TORONTO - The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and public educational channel TVO have expanded their joint ‘Calling Card’ program to include an interactive new media category this year.... Continue Reading
OTTAWA and TORONTO – The CBC could cut even more jobs, now that federal government has it to participate in its strategic review program which asks government departments to identify up to... Continue Reading
TORONTO - Corus Radio is offering direct iTunes accessibility on 11 of its radio station websites, the first Canadian broadcaster to do so. The integration of the iTunes Store will... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – The CRTC has asked for comments regarding the addition of Middle East-based news and current affairs channel Al Jazeera English (AJE) to the lists of eligible satellite services... Continue Reading
OTTAWA - Parliament should ensure Canada's broadcasting legislation “keeps step with the times”, including proper accountability and transparency, even if it means restructuring the CRTC, said Canada's largest media union.... Continue Reading
