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…
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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 decision…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Unifor announced last week it has been informed that 49 unionized Bell Media employees have been given notice, as the media company looks to consolidate its…
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Corus Entertainment announced last week it has decided to end Big Brother Canada after 12 seasons.
“The series has been a leader in the reality TV space, always prioritizing the rich diversity…
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By Connie Thiessen
Bell Media is seeking an injunction against Rogers Sports & Media, attempting to quash its competitor’s ability to broadcast some Warner Bros. Discovery content, starting next year.
Rogers announced earlier this…
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By Ahmad Hathout
The CRTC wants to know whether it should exempt Google from having to negotiate with news publishers to host content for five years and thereby lock-in an…
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By Connie Thiessen
Corus Entertainment has pulled the plug on two of its AM radio formats in Vancouver and Edmonton, and laid off staff.
880 News (CHQT-AM) Edmonton, a sister station to 630 CHED,…
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