TORONTO – The $375 million transaction to purchase the five Citytv conventional television stations by Rogers Media closed earlier today. it received CRTC approval last month.
The stations acquired from…
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MONTREAL – In an effort to reduce operating costs, Quebec private TV network TQS has abolished 40 jobs across the province, just as 60% owner Cogeco and its minority…
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OTTAWA – The 81st annual Canadian Association of Broadcasters convention kicks off this Sunday in Ottawa and runs through Tuesday, November 6th.
(Cartt.ca, which is a media sponsor, will…
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TORONTO – Standard Interactive announced today it has partnered with Live365 to represent the company`s on-line advertising sales in Canada.
Established in 1997, Live365 (www.live365.com) is the world’s…
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MONTREAL – Astral Media’s billion-dollar acquisition of Standard Broadcasting closed today, giving the combined company 82 radio stations across the country.
"The acquisition of Standard Radio positions Astral Media…
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GATINEAU – Canadian sports fans will soon be able to get a far greater dose of American college games as the CRTC today approved the addition of College Sports…
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TORONTO – They don’t say so directly, but The Movie Network’s upcoming marketing campaign meant to support its upcoming free preview weekend will also likely swallow up the launch…
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MONTREAL – While things on the cable side of the ledger are clipping along nicely, Cogeco Inc. is now reviewing its options when it comes to Television Quatre Saisons,…
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TORONTO and ABERDEEN, Scotland – CanWest Global’s radio presence in the United Kingdom got one station bigger today with the launch of Original 106fm in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Broadcasting from…
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TORONTO – “Corus had an exceptional year in fiscal 2007,” said John Cassaday, president and CEO of the company in its press release announcing its Q4 and fiscal 2007…
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