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November 17, 2022 2 weeks ago

Thunderbird defends itself against attempted hedge fund takeover

By Connie Thiessen VANCOUVER – Vancouver-headquartered Thunderbird Entertainment Group continues to clap back at assertions by its largest shareholder that it’s avoiding accountability to its investors. Texas-based hedge fund Voss Capital,... Continue Reading

November 17, 2022 2 weeks ago

Marcia Young, John Northcott to host CBC News: World Report

CBC NEWS ANNOUNCED today Marcia Young (above) and John Northcott (below) will host the national public broadcaster’s flagship morning audio newscast CBC News: World Report on CBC Radio. Young was... Continue Reading

November 17, 2022 2 weeks ago

Podcast listening up for anglophone, francophone Canadians during pandemic, MTM says

OTTAWA — CBC’s Media Technology Monitor (MTM) announced today it has released new data on the podcast listening habits of anglophone and francophones Canadians, which shows listening increased for both... Continue Reading

November 16, 2022 2 weeks ago

C-11: CRTC chair appears in front of senate committee

By Denis Carmel OTTAWA — This evening, the Transport and Communications Committee of the Senate (TRCM) heard from CRTC chairman Ian Scott (above) who took the opportunity to clarify some... Continue Reading

November 15, 2022 2 weeks ago

C-11: The end is near

Or is it? By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – Another meeting of the Transport and Communications Senate Committee brought an Aboriginal perspective on C-11, the Online Streaming Act, from the Indigenous... Continue Reading

November 15, 2022 2 weeks ago

CTV to debut Cross Country Cake Off, starting with four festive episodes

Update, Nov. 21: CTV announced in a press release a revised broadcast schedule for Cross Country Cake Off. The series will premiere with a special two-night event Thursday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 16... Continue Reading

November 15, 2022 2 weeks ago

OPINION: Canadians increasingly turning to community radio for local info

By Alex Freedman HURRICANE FIONA RECENTLY tore a swath through the Atlantic coast leaving tens of thousands of Canadians without power, water, heat or access to supplies. They pulled out their… Continue Reading

November 15, 2022 2 weeks ago

Community TV groups call for C-18 amendments to include non-profit, small broadcasters

OTTAWA and PLESSISVILLE, Que. — The Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS) and the Fédération des télévisions communautaires autonomes du Québec (the Fédération) today expressed their concern... Continue Reading

November 15, 2022 2 weeks ago

Remstar Media’s MAX to premiere new adventure series this winter

MONTREAL — Remstar Media announced today a new 12-episode series Aventures Express.TV, which will premiere on MAX in winter 2023. The host of the show is Mario Huot (above), owner... Continue Reading

November 15, 2022 2 weeks ago

Love Nature expands in Romania, launches on pay-TV platform DIGI

LONDON, UK — Blue Ant Media announced today its wildlife and nature channel Love Nature is launching on Romania’s leading pay-TV platform DIGI. The deal signifies Love Nature’s continued expansion... Continue Reading

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