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November 3, 2022 4 years ago

COMMENTARY: Local TV news gets no love from Parliamentarians considering C-11

By Howard Law IF JOURNALISTS IN politics are the friends of news media, perhaps it needs new friends. At the Commons Heritage Committee, former CTV reporter and Conservative MP Kevin Waugh… Continue Reading

November 3, 2022 4 years ago

Most newcomers own a smartphone, MTM says

OTTAWA – Almost all newcomers to Canada own a smartphone, according to the latest data to be released by the CBC’s Media Technology Monitor (MTM). MTM’s second annual newcomers study,… Continue Reading

November 3, 2022 4 years ago

WildBrain announces first look deal with producer Bonnie Arnold

TORONTO – Kids and family entertainment company WildBrain announced today it has signed a first look deal with producer Bonnie Arnold (above). “Academy Award- and BAFTA-nominated Arnold will spearhead numerous… Continue Reading

November 3, 2022 4 years ago

Blue Ant Media announces new Cottage Life doc on the life of loons

TORONTO – Blue Ant Media today announced a new Cottage Life documentary special Loons: A Cry from the Mist will air Friday Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, marking… Continue Reading

November 3, 2022 4 years ago

C-11: TRCM’s last witnesses make more of the same arguments

By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – It now appears senators on the transport and communications committee (TRCM) are suffering from witness fatigue. On Wednesday evening, five associations of artists involved in… Continue Reading

November 2, 2022 4 years ago

CBC News announces closure of China bureau

By Connie Thiessen CBC NEWS HAS announced the closure of the public broadcaster’s China bureau, citing its inability to secure visas for its journalists from the Chinese government to work… Continue Reading

November 2, 2022 4 years ago

There are better ways to address journalism crisis, heritage committee told

OTTAWA – During another meeting of the heritage committee yesterday on Bill C-18, the Online News Act, witnesses indicated there are better ways to address the country’s journalism crisis… Continue Reading

November 2, 2022 4 years ago

Lilly Singh to host new CTV primetime quiz show Battle of the Generations

TORONTO — Bell Media’s CTV announced today acclaimed Canadian comedian and actress Lilly Singh (above) will host and executive produce Battle of the Generations, the network’s new primetime quiz… Continue Reading

November 2, 2022 4 years ago

Gusto TV launches on Xumo in Canada

OTTAWA — Gusto Worldwide Media announced today its international food channel Gusto TV is now available via the Xumo app on Rogers devices in Canada. “Gusto TV was born in… Continue Reading

November 1, 2022 4 years ago

CRTC grants The News Forum 9(1)(h) status

OTTAWA – The CRTC today approved an application for 9(1)(h) status made by The News Forum Inc. for its national news service.

“That order does not require broadcasting distribution undertakings… Continue Reading