Radio / Television News

TQS breached contest standards, CBSC finds

OTTAWA - The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) has found Quebec broadcaster TQS responsible for breaches of contest standards on the French-Canadian version of a European television show know as... Continue Reading

RIP TQS: In its place? “V”

MONTREAL – Independent Quebec broadcaster TQS is no more. As of next week, a new look and new programming will mark a complete overhaul for the once-embattled channel.Now owned by... Continue Reading

IDC buys Tiernan’s radio and TV divisions

OTTAWA and SAN DIEGO - International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) has acquired select product lines and technology from Comtech Tiernan Video in a cash deal worth US $2.03 million.Ottawa-based IDC provides solutions... Continue Reading

CBC Radio launches iPhone app

TORONTO – CBC Radio listeners can now use their iPhone or iPod Touch to listen while on the go.Available over 3G or wi-fi, the new application is free for listeners who... Continue Reading

VisionTV narrows dramedy proposals to three

TORONTO - VisionTV has short-listed three original comedy-drama series projects for development.The multi-faith and multicultural network said that the three projects were chosen from among the over 270 submissions that... Continue Reading