TORONTO – Preliminary talks resume today between the CBC and the Canadian Media Guild, aimed at ending the more than two-week-old lockout that is mainly about wages and contracting out.... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Canadian parents are spending more on back-to-school items for their tweens this year than last, according to a survey commissioned by Corus’ youth channel, YTV. Nearly half (47%)... Continue Reading
GATINEAU – It could be up to another year before Ottawa-Gatineau gets a radio station aimed at children and youth. The CRTC has approved an extension of the time limit... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Prominent broadcasters were named to the Order of Canada this week by Gov. Gen. Adrienne Clarkson. Longtime TV executive Trina McQueen was named an Officer, while Winnipeg CBC... Continue Reading
RE: "Bob and Jack go to Washington, but has the format reached its zenith here?" Aug. 29, 2005Great article! Actually one of the more insightful articles on the format I... Continue Reading
TORONTO – CanWest MediaWorks is reorganizing its team that markets its broadcasting properties. As of Thursday, there will be four marketing groups. The group that markets Global will be based in... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Harris Corporation is buying Leitch Technology Corporation for approximately $592 million Canadian. Harris and Leitch have entered into an arrangement agreement whereby Harris would acquire all of the... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Supporters of satellite radio in Canada held a large news conference in Toronto today to repeat their mantra that the services licensed by the CRTC will benefit established... Continue Reading
GATINEAU – The CRTC has renewed the licences for several specialty networks for seven years, including APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network), which was granted an increase in the subscriber fee... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – The CBC has revealed the details of its latest offer to the union that precipitated the two-week-old lockout, as both sides gear up to resume formal negotiations on... Continue Reading
