Radio / Television News

Yangaroo, Warner extend deal

TORONTO – Digital media distribution company Yangaroo has extended its agreement with Warner Music Canada for another two years. Warner has been using the digital media distribution system commercially… Continue Reading

Layoffs hit Rogers Media

TORONTO – About 100 people have been let go from the media division at Rogers Communications. That includes those working for the television side (Citytv, OMNI, Sportsnet, Biography, G4TechTV,… Continue Reading

Luxe TV comes to Canada

GATINEAU – Luxe TV has been added to the eligible satellite services list for distribution on a digital basis in Canada, the Commission announced today. Videotron applied to the… Continue Reading

Sherratt to be honoured at Junos

TORONTO – Broadcasting pioneer Fred Sherratt will receive the 2009 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award at this year’s Juno Awards. The award recognizes an outstanding individual who has contributed to… Continue Reading

Gowan to host Canadian music awards

TORONTO – Canadian musician Lawrence Gowan will host the Canadian Music Industry Awards. Another well known Canadian musician is also scheduled to appear at the ceremony. Burton Cummings will… Continue Reading

New HD truck for Dome

TORONTO – Dome Productions has ordered a new HD mobile production vehicle, the sixth in their HD fleet. Markham-based AZCAR has been selected to design and build the new… Continue Reading

Heavy promotes U.K.

NEW YORK, NY – Consumer video company Heavy.com has promoted David U.K. to managing director of Heavy Worldwide. The former vice-president and general manager of Heavy Canada will seek… Continue Reading

CAB awards scholarships

OTTAWA – The CAB has handed out their annual scholarships to Canadian broadcasting and communications students. The cash awards are designed to assist with the students’ education. The CAB Jim… Continue Reading