Corus Entertainment’s Global News on Monday announced Heather Steele has been named as the new regional news director and station manager for Global Manitoba and Saskatchewan. “Heather has made a... Continue Reading
The CRTC is asking for comments on a Part 1 application from the Broadcasting Participation Fund (BPF) to expand its mandate so it can provide financial support for public interest... Continue Reading
Hollywood Suite announced last week a feature documentary about “The Movie Man” Keith Stata, owner of Kinmount, Ontario’s independent movie theatre Highlands Cinemas, is coming to Hollywood Suite On Demand on... Continue Reading
CMF contributes an additional $150K in export assistance The Quebecor Fund board of directors last week announced funding for two projects under its Film Production Assistance Program and for one business model... Continue Reading
Telefilm Canada last week announced an investment of $3.3 million in six indigenous film projects through the indigenous funding streams for the Theatrical Documentary Program and the Production Program in both... Continue Reading
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) last week announced a new chair and the appointment of a new director to its board. Michael Schmalz has been elected as chair of the board, succeeding... Continue Reading
MPA filed challenge against mandated foreign streamer contribution to news By Ahmad Hathout Amazon and Apple have filed Wednesday separate challenges at the Federal Court of Appeal against the CRTC’s... Continue Reading
Kids and family entertainment company WildBrain announced Wednesday it has launched new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus in Australia and New Zealand for Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou,... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout One of the major contention points throughout the CRTC’s proceeding to bring online streamers under its ambit is now the subject of a judicial review application at... Continue Reading
The CRTC has approved a broadcasting licence for Comité de la radio communautaire Huronne-Wyandot inc. (Radio Huronne-Wyandot) to operate an indigenous (Type B) FM radio station in Wendake, located in the... Continue Reading
