Radio / Television News

Von Finckenstein to deliver CAB keynote

OTTAWA – CRTC Chair Konrad von Finckenstein will deliver the keynote address of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters annual convention on Tuesday, November 4 at the Westin Hotel. The… Continue Reading

No more late data from Statcan

OTTAWA – Statistics Canada’s release yesterday of radio listenership data that’s a year old is the final one it will compile, the government’s numbers arm said. This release (some… Continue Reading

“Illegal” is accurate, says CBSC

OTTAWA – Both Global National and CTV British Columbia were correct in reporting on a refugee case when they said the claimant was in Canada illegally, the Canadian Broadcast… Continue Reading

Astral donates $2 million more

MONTREAL – Astral Media today announced that it will donate an additional $2 million worth of advertising space to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. This amount is added… Continue Reading

Donlon to helm CBC Radio

TORONTO – Former VJ, television and music executive Denise Donlon has been hired by the CBC to head up its radio division. She will take up her role as… Continue Reading