OTTAWA – The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union has asked the new CRTC chairman, Konrad von Finckentstein, to launch hearings into the Canadian media landscape. CEP says it represents approximately... Continue Reading
CALGARY - Shaw Communications has again rejected the arguments made by those who support the Canadian Television Fund and its aims. Today the company "categorically rejected" a suggestion made by... Continue Reading
GATINEAU – Quebecor Media's Sun TV has asked the Commission for permission to build transmitters in both London and Ottawa. The move would dramatically expand the channel's coverage area, making... Continue Reading
IN THE DR SEUSS CLASSIC How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, the Grinch is robbed of his revenge when the good burghers of Whoville preserve their Christmas spirit and retain their... Continue Reading
TORONTO – With all of the personal details radio hosts often divulge about their own lives, long-time listeners feel like they know them. Like they're friends. That level of intimacy... Continue Reading
GRANDE PRAIRIE and LETHBRIDGE - The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group recently promoted Anne Graham to general sales manager of Big Country 93.1 FM in Grande Prairie and Gary Dorosz to... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Technology crystal-baller Don Tapscott will deliver the afternoon keynote address at lunch on March 27th during the Canadian Media Directors’ Council annual conference. He joins an international lineup... Continue Reading
TORONTO - Mike Clattenburg, writer, director and producer of the hit TV comedy series and the 2006 feature film The Trailer Park Boys; Greg Daniels, executive producer NBC series The... Continue Reading
TORONTO – CanWest MediaWorks Income Fund said today that, at the request of CanWest MediaWorks Inc., its principal security holder, and in light of the proposed income trust tax legislative... Continue Reading
WITH THE UNCERTAINTY surrounding the Canadian Television Fund, thanks to the fact Shaw Communications and Videotron have pulled their funding, it's interesting to note the success of Vancouver producer and... Continue Reading