Radio / Television News

Moody’s downgrades Canwest

TORONTO – Canwest Global Communications received a downgrade from Moody’s Investors Service after the ratings agency concluded that Canwest has “no meaningful ability to reduce its debts” for the next... Continue Reading

Ottawa now Virgin, too

OTTAWA – The third Virgin radio station has launched in Canada, this time in Ottawa.Astral Media-owned radio station The Bear 106.9 flipped to Virgin Radio 1069 late on Friday. The... Continue Reading

Virgin comes to Vancouver

VANCOUVER – Astral media launched its second Virgin radio station Thursday as Virgin Radio Vancouver replaced 95 Crave at the 95.3 location on the dial.The station will focus on the... Continue Reading

Score Media Q1 revenue up 13%

TORONTO – Score Media reported a $1.2 million increase in revenue in their first quarter of fiscal 2009, a 13% jump over their first quarter of last year. Revenue for... Continue Reading

CRC wins second Emmy

OTTAWA - The Communications Research Centre (CRC) Canada won its second Emmy award at the Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards gala on Wednesday. CRC is one of four organizations recognized... Continue Reading

ACTRA Toronto names new president

TORONTO – ACTRA Toronto has elected Heather Allin as its new president for a two-year term. Allin is a 15 year member of ACTRA Toronto, serving as councilor and vice-president.... Continue Reading

CRTC debuts new on-line look

OTTAWA – The CRTC is updating their website to provide “a more user-friendly experience” and make it easier to search for information. The redesigned site will feature a new visual... Continue Reading