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October 21, 2025 2 days ago

Ethnic community TV producers ask Ottawa to include $10.5M local news fund in upcoming budget

Warning their sector is on the brink of collapse, independent third-language community television producers are asking the federal government to include a… Continue Reading

October 20, 2025 3 days ago

CBC launches ‘Schitt’s Creek’ FAST channel on CBC Gem

CBC on Monday announced it has expanded its free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel portfolio with the launch of a… Continue Reading

October 20, 2025 3 days ago

CRTC approves Akash’s purchase of Bell Media radio station in Winnipeg

The CRTC last week approved Akash Broadcasting’s acquisition of Bell Media’s radio station CFRW-AM Winnipeg, which has been off… Continue Reading

Upcoming Events

October 20, 2025 - October 21, 2025

IIC Canada Annual Conference

National Arts Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

IIC Canada’s 2025 program is now online https://www.iic-canada.ca/en/annual-conference/2025-conference-program/. Hear keynotes from: CRTC Chairperson and CEO Vicky… More Details

October 27, 2025 - October 28, 2025

OAB / CCBE Conference

Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, Toronto, Ontario

The Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) Board is thrilled to announce that the 2025 OAB Conference will be co-located with the CCBE (Central Canada… More Details

Podcasts

Cartt.ca podcast: Ian Scott reflects on his tenure as head of the CRTC and what’s next

Cartt.ca podcast: Head of Ericsson Canada gives glimpse into future

Cartt.ca Podcast: Ophira Calof, Lisa Clarkson discuss ReelAbilities Film Festival, CBC partnership AccessCBC

Cartt.ca Podcast: CMF CEO Valerie Creighton is here to disrupt the status quo

October 17, 2025 7 days ago

DAZN unsure whether it must immediately pay $1.25M base contribution amount

By Ahmad Hathout Sports streamer DAZN is telling the Federal Court of Appeal that it is not sure whether it is obligated to immediately pay… Continue Reading

October 16, 2025 1 week ago

CRTC wants to force broadcasters to implement accessibility measures

Consultation triggered by Feb. 2024 complaint By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC has launched a consultation Thursday to see whether it should force certain — and a… Continue Reading

October 15, 2025 1 week ago

Iristel says smaller providers need financial support for wireless public alerts

By Ahmad Hathout Iristel is asking the CRTC to provide smaller service providers money to support the commission’s policy of sending wireless public alerts. In a… Continue Reading

October 15, 2025 1 week ago

CCTS names new commissioner and CEO

The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) on Wednesday announced Josée Bidal Thibault will become its new commissioner and… Continue Reading

Iristel wants fuller CRTC investigation into alleged Bell tariff violations

Cabinet petitions again urge Big 3 wholesale internet access review

CRTC approves final telco pole attach rates

Cogeco expands internet offering across most of Quebec

AG asks court to reject review of cabinet’s decision to deny Big 3 wholesale ban

Satcom provider Kepler awarded contract to support Canadian Arctic defence

CRTC considers mandating earlier customer notification of CCTS

Cogeco Mobile expands to more than 350 new municipalities

CosmoGO launches pay-per-view in Canada

Telefilm and the Talent Fund announce $3.45M investment in 17 feature film projects

Rogers Xfinity StreamSaver bundle now available coast-to-coast

Monday’s ALCS Game 7 most-watched Blue Jays game ever on Sportsnet

The Future of Radio (Part X): Easing the paperwork nightmare

The Future of Radio (Part IX): Opening bids in the battle over music quotas

The Future of Radio (part VII): Why it’s time to drop station ownership limits

The Future of Radio (part VI): Managing the decline of AM