Zee TV wants ATN’s complaint dismissed

OTTAWA – The CRTC should “dispose of” Asian Television Network (ATN)’s “unsubstantiated claims” that Zee TV has contravened its condition of license, say owners Ethnic Channels Group. In a response… Continue Reading

Levant again chastised by CBSC

OTTAWA – Despite already having made an on-air apology, the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council said negative comments made by Sun News host Ezra Levant about Gypsies violate the Canadian… Continue Reading

Bell looks to raise $1B

MONTREAL – Bell Canada has announced the public offering of $1 billion of MTN debentures in two series pursuant to its medium term notes (MTN) program. The $400 million 3.50%… Continue Reading

JR Shaw headed to OAB Hall of Fame

MARKHAM, ON – Shaw Communications founder JR Shaw will receive the 2013 Hall of Fame Award from the Ontario Association of Broadcasters at the organization’s fall conference in November. A… Continue Reading

Canadian docs get more funding

TORONTO – Short-form documentary film makers have a new source of funding after bravoFACT (Foundation to Assist Talent) announced that it will help to fund short documentaries with grants… Continue Reading

Telus warns of international lottery scam

VANCOUVER – Telus is warning Canadians about an international lottery scam being sent via letter mail to residents of British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba, falsely claiming an association with… Continue Reading

ATN set to honour 100 years of Indian cinema

TORONTO – As a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema, Asian Television Network International (ATN) is producing a 100 episode Canadian television series honouring Indian movie stars, producers, directors,… Continue Reading