January 18, 2012 15 years ago

Radio show’s “stereotypical, degrading” comments about women crossed the line, says CBSC

OTTAWA – Negative comments about women made on a Toronto radio morning show violated broadcasting codes, however, a discussion about culling cats did not, the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council… Continue Reading

January 18, 2012 15 years ago

Rogers’ new online marketing service connects small businesses, customers

TORONTO – Rogers has launched a new online marketing tool for small and medium businesses to help promote them where consumers are searching for their services. Called Outrank, the service… Continue Reading

January 17, 2012 15 years ago

The Cartt.ca Interview: From Power Rangers to “Money for Nothing”, Ron Cohen helped judge it all

AS NATIONAL CHAIR OF THE Canadian Broadcast Standards Council for 18 years, Ron Cohen has seen and heard the most controversial television and radio programming offered on the Canadian… Continue Reading

January 17, 2012 15 years ago

Toronto radio station applications flood CRTC

OTTAWA – More than 20 applicants have asked the CRTC to be awarded a spot on the FM dial in the crowded Toronto radio market. And that list includes broadcasting… Continue Reading

January 17, 2012 15 years ago

Roam Mobility cuts voice, data charges for Canadian travelers in U.S.

MONTREAL – Canadian telecom company Roam Mobility has unveiled a new service that it says eliminates voice and data roaming charges for Canadians travelling to the United States. The mobile… Continue Reading

January 17, 2012 15 years ago

Shaw Direct adds Food Network Canada HD

CALGARY – Shaw Direct has launched Food Network Canada in mouth-watering high definition. Customers with HD-capable equipment can tune in as part of a free preview on channels 268/338 (Classic/Advanced)… Continue Reading

January 17, 2012 15 years ago

Global unveils on-air team for new Mandarin-language newscast

VANCOUVER – Global News has named broadcast veteran Carol Wang and journalist Frank Qi to the on-air team of its new Mandarin-language newscast. Global National Mandarin will debut Monday (Chinese New… Continue Reading

January 17, 2012 15 years ago

Rogers buys SCN, will re-launch as Citytv Saskatchewan

TORONTO – Rogers Media said Tuesday that it is acquiring a 100% stake in Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) which it will re-launch as Citytv Saskatchewan. Financial terms of the deal… Continue Reading

January 16, 2012 15 years ago

Ille promoted to programming director at APTN

WINNIPEG – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has named Monika Ille as director of programming. Based out of the network’s Montreal office, Ille has been with APTN for the past eight… Continue Reading

January 16, 2012 15 years ago

Kick off 2012 with CTAM Canada

TORONTO – CTAM Canada has confirmed the details for its 2012 President’s Reception to be held January 26 in Toronto. This popular event will be held in the Roof Salon… Continue Reading