VICTORIA – CBC’s editor in chief Tony Burman called Joan Donaldson "a news pioneer and one of CBC’s journalistic leaders," in a note to staff last week announcing her…
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TORONTO – Asian Television Network has reached an agreement with Star India Plus to air its programming as the exclusive rightsholder in Canada.
According to ATN, Star India Plus…
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TORONTO – Bell Globemedia has completed its financing to pay for its takeup of the shares of CHUM Limited.
The ownership in BGM is now 40% by the Woodbridge…
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TORONTO – The number of subscribers to the XM Canada satellite radio service increased by 50% in the fourth quarter from the previous three months, Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings…
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NEW YORK – The new CBS comedy series “The Class” will debut on TiVo before it makes its network premiere, becoming the first show to do that.
While other…
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GATINEAU – Approvals of new Category 2 ethnic digital TV channels are coming fast and furious, as the CRTC today approved 10 more networks today, having announced 10…
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GATINEAU – The CRTC today announced the approval of 10 new Category 2 third-language digital TV channels.
The commission has approved Music Television Español, Spanish Sports TV1, Spanish Sports…
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OTTAWA – CBC has added two sections to its Web site to feed Canada’s growing demand for online information.
CBC.ca has a section on Technology and Science, and one…
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TORONTO – Broadcasting veteran Kevin Shea has been named chair of the Ontario Media Development Corporation, a provincial agency that promotes investment and employment in six cultural industries.
Shea…
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VANCOUVER – Rogers Sportsnet has signed a multi-year agreement with the Vancouver Canucks to broadcast more games than any other outlet.
The 2006-2007 NHL season will see Sportsnet air…
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