Radio / Television News

Christmas shopping at CBC

MONTREAL – CBC/Radio-Canada has opened five CBC Shop locations for the holiday season, including two kiosks in the Montréal area – one at Promenades Saint-Bruno and the other at… Continue Reading

Newcap picks up the pace

DARTMOUTH – If you want a direct look at how radio in Canada is still defying the naysayers who point to the medium’s imminent demise, take a close look… Continue Reading

Winnipeg radio call opens

GATINEAU – The CRTC today called for new radio station license applications for Winnipeg. It received an application for a broadcasting license to provide a commercial radio service to… Continue Reading

TMN sharpens focus on HD with Bond

TORONTO – On Monday, The Movie Network will kick off its newest marketing campaign that will use James Bond to help push high definition. The “Sharper, Not Blurred.” Campaign… Continue Reading

YouTube launches Canadian site

TORONTO – The world’s most popular video-sharing site, the Google-owned YouTube, launched a Canadian site Tuesday, bringing to 15 the number of country-specific YouTube sites. YouTube.ca will feature material… Continue Reading

Policy dominates TV discussion

OTTAWA – Fee-for-carriage is back and it’s not just on broadcasters’ wish lists in panel discussion here at the CAB Convention: the CRTC has announced it will re-consider… Continue Reading