By Ahmad Hathout
A paper published in the Canadian Bar Review last spring that called federal jurisdiction over online streamers “suspect” was studied by Canadian Heritage, according to heavily redacted…
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By Ahmad Hathout
Using precedent, the Federal Court is entering relatively new territory in the site-blocking era, as it ordered internet service providers Monday to block websites that allow people…
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CBC/Radio-Canada has an opportunity to better serve small communities lacking media coverage and should have “the reflection of local communities and audiences” explicitly stated in its mandate, according to…
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Outgoing Telus CEO Darren Entwistle has been appointed to the Order of Quebec in a ceremony on Wednesday.
The appointment recognizes “individuals whose achievements have profoundly shaped…
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The CRTC on Thursday approved Stingray’s acquisition of Calgary’s CHUP-FM (C97.7) from Rawlco Radio.
The $6.1-million acquisition, announced in November, will see Stingray operate three FM stations (including CKMP-FM and…
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By Ahmad Hathout
Cabinet, on the advice of Innovation Science and Economic Development (ISED), will not order the CRTC to revisit a decision denying a complaint alleging Bell and its…
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It was probably only a matter of time, but the CRTC has now turned its attention to new device setup charges and SIM fees that Rogers is charging customers,…
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Time and Toronto-based ArtsHouse Media Group last week announced a partnership to launch Time Canada, a licensed Canadian edition of Time’s publication.
Expected to launch this fall across digital, print,…
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CBC/Radio-Canada announced Tuesday it plans to significantly increase its commitment to sports coverage of Canada’s high-performance athletes, professional women’s sport, and major sporting events hosted in…
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Rogers Sportsnet and CBC announced Tuesday that Canada’s national public broadcaster will no longer carry NHL broadcasts.
As the national media rightsholder for NHL games, Rogers…
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