VANCOUVER and TORONTO – The federal government will conduct eight weeks of nationwide consultations to solicit Canadians’ opinions on the issue of copyright.
In order to be as inclusive and transparent…
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TORONTO and OTTAWA – CBC Newsworld is cancelling its award-winning documentary program The Lens after 16 years.
Previously known as Rough Cuts, the program has showcased approximately 175 Canadian…
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OTTAWA – The CRTC will hold a public hearing next month to review the purchase of two of Canwest’s E! stations by Channel Zero.
The independent specialty service operator, which owns…
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TORONTO – CTV has sold CKX-TV Brandon to Canadian investment firm Bluepoint Investment Corporation for one dollar.
Bluepoint assumes all of CKX-TV’s broadcast assets, liabilities and commitments with the purchase,…
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TORONTO – While still not in the black, XM Canada said that a growing subscriber base accounted for a 30% jump in total revenue for its third quarter, marking…
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TORONTO – Corus Entertainment saw a $145 million net loss for its third quarter, compared to net income of $37.7 million last year.
The net loss for the quarter included…
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OTTAWA – CBC is beefing up its political coverage in Ottawa and the U.S. starting this Fall.
Evan Solomon will host a daily political show on CBC Newsworld, while veteran…
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MONTREAL – Telefilm Canada executive director Wayne Clarkson is stepping down at the end of his five year appointment on January 17, 2010.
Clarkson began his five-year mandate at Telefilm Canada in…
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TORONTO – Score Media reported a modest increase in revenue for its third quarter, which it attributed to “continued growth in advertising revenue” in its television and digital media…
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DARTMOUTH, NS – Newcap Inc. is selling its two FM radio stations in Thunder Bay, ON to Acadia Broadcasting in a deal worth $4.5 million, plus working capital.
Acadia Broadcasting…
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