CBC updates journalistic standards and practices

TORONTO – CBC News has adopted an updated and modernized Journalistic Standards and Practices (JS&P) document, which has become effective immediately. In May 2009, CBC/Radio-Canada’s news divisions began the process to… Continue Reading

Mobilicity adds Vancouver, Ottawa

VANCOUVER and OTTAWA – Mobilicity continued the roll out of its new wireless service, adding Vancouver and Ottawa to its service area. Dressed in magenta-hued fatigues (Mobilicity’s signature colour) and… Continue Reading

CWTA names new director of government affairs

OTTAWA – The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) has named Devon Jacobs as director of government affairs, effective immediately. Jacobs has previously held government relations positions at the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, and… Continue Reading

Playhouse Disney will become Disney Junior

TORONTO – Astral’s Playhouse Disney channel will follow suit with its U.S. counterpart and re-brand its English and French-language networks as Disney Junior in May 2011. The re-branded multiplex channel… Continue Reading