By Steve Faguy OTTAWA – Despite a demand from the premier of Prince Edward Island to do so, the federal government has apparently chosen not to intervene to force the... Continue Reading
HAMILTON – CHCH TV announced today it is expanding its news coverage during daytime hours to share up-to-date information with Canadians as the COVID-19 crisis continues. As of yesterday, March... Continue Reading
GATINEAU – In a wholesale TV rates battle between Bragg Communications (Eastlink) and Rogers Media, the CRTC today gave both sides a win with a final offer arbitration decision. The... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – Music service Stingray said today it wants to do its part for families and individuals in quarantine or voluntary self-isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak. So, starting today, the... Continue Reading
TORONTO – The latest Media Technology Monitor report shows Canadians are increasingly opting for higher definition and web-connected televisions. According to its latest release (subscription required), over a third of... Continue Reading
TORONTO — With people practicing social distancing, businesses cutting hours and services, Canadians staying home to work or self-isolate while the stock markets slide in unprecedented fashion due to the... Continue Reading
By Konrad von Finckenstein THE BROADCAST AND Telecom Legislative Review panel’s lengthy report is divided into institutional recommendations, telecom recommendations, broadcasting recommendations and others. It made 46 regarding the Broadcasting... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – The Federal Court of Appeal has denied Bell’s application against a decision by the CRTC that said the company had unduly disadvantaged Quebecor’s TVA Sports... Continue Reading
TORONTO — While all live sports are on pause while we deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, Sportsnet and TSN are joining together to let basketball fans relive the Toronto Raptors’... Continue Reading
BANFF and TORONTO — While all April and May industry events we’re aware of have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, the Banff World Media Festival and the... Continue Reading