OTTAWA – Yesterday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper indicated that his government is willing to explore allowing more foreign investment/ownership in Canada. Today, actors union ACTRA called the “plans to relax... Continue Reading
TORONTO – They’ll probably crack eventually, but so far, the big four of Canadian video distribution, Shaw Communications, Rogers Communications, Bell TV and Videotron have resisted adding the new TSN2... Continue Reading
TORONTO – While a recent survey by Solutions Research Group showed Canadians have pretty good ad recall, data on TV usage during the Summer Olympic Games was pretty interesting. While... Continue Reading
TORONTO - Sportsnet.ca today announced its web site is optimized for use with the iPhone 3G and iPod touch.The mobile site offers users access to a wealth of sports information... Continue Reading
TORONTO – After complaining loud and long for the better part of a week, Green Party leader Elizabeth May will be asked to join the televised leadership debates after all,... Continue Reading
MONTREAL and OTTAWA - The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) has lost its most influential French-language member. Quebecor Media-owned Le Groupe TVA, the country’s largest private French-language TV broadcaster, informed... Continue Reading
MONTREAL - The Canadian Association of Broadcasters has lost its most influential French-language member. Quebecor Media-owned Le Groupe TVA, the country’s largest private French-language TV broadcaster, informed the CAB of... Continue Reading
As you may already know, I have stepped down as president, radio, Corus Entertainment on August 31. I wanted to say thank you for the coverage you have given Corus... Continue Reading
TORONTO – CanWest Global will pull the skateboard out from under its alternative sports channel, Xtreme, on October 9th. The seven year old channel wasn’t doing too badly, though, when... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Even if you don’t like a firefighters’ strike or their alleged tactics, you’re not allowed to tell them “F**k you” on the air, the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council... Continue Reading
