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Radio / Television News

January 13, 2009 16 years ago

CRTC grants CBC, CAB one month extension

OTTAWA – The CRTC has agreed to delay proceedings on a proposed regulatory framework for video-on-demand (VOD) undertakings and advertising in local availabilities, but only by a month. As reported… Continue Reading

January 13, 2009 16 years ago

ACTRA asks Ottawa to invest in culture

TORONTO – The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) is urging the government to give Canada’s cultural industries a leading role in stimulating the economy when… Continue Reading

January 13, 2009 16 years ago

Montreal goes Virgin

MONTREAL – Virgin Radio arrived in Montreal on Monday, as the fourth Virgin radio station in Canada was launched. Virgin Radio 96 has replaced English-language Mix 96, the latest move… Continue Reading

January 12, 2009 16 years ago

Vision TV sees ratings spike over holidays

TORONTO – Multi-faith television network VisionTV saw its highest-ever prime time ratings during its holiday-themed programming last month. Nielsen Media Research data showed that VisionTV achieved a 1.0% share… Continue Reading

January 12, 2009 16 years ago

TV ads still tops, says poll

TORONTO – Canadians report that their favourite advertisements are the ones that they see on television, says a poll released by the Television Bureau of Canada (TVB). According to… Continue Reading

January 12, 2009 16 years ago

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… Continue Reading

January 12, 2009 16 years ago

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…. Continue Reading
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