March 23, 2007 19 years ago

Bell praises Ontario budget for recognizing value of ICT

TORONTO – Phone giant Bell Canada on Friday praised the Ontario budget for its recognition of the significance of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector to the province’s… Continue Reading

March 23, 2007 19 years ago

Shaw wants USA Network, new regulatory approach for foreign TV channels

OTTAWA – Shaw Communications Inc. is looking for CRTC approval to carry on a digital basis USA Network, a popular U.S. channel that broadcasts blockbuster theatrical movies. At the… Continue Reading

March 23, 2007 19 years ago

Bloc, Conservatives dissent on CTF report tabled by Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

OTTAWA – The CRTC should amend the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations to stipulate distributors must make monthly, rather than just annual, contributions to the Canadian Television Fund (CTF), the all-party… Continue Reading

March 22, 2007 19 years ago

ICE 07: Broadcasters need to adapt in new age of independent interactive content producers

TORONTO – A new age of interactive content created by small independent producers is dawning, now that the broadband “asteroid” which hit the traditional media market some time ago… Continue Reading

March 22, 2007 19 years ago

Fisher named new regional sales manager at Ross Video

IROQUOIS, ON – Brad Fisher has been named Ross Video’s regional sales manager for the Northwest United States and Western Canada. His territory includes Washington, Idaho, Oregon, B.C., Alberta… Continue Reading

March 22, 2007 19 years ago

Banff World Television Festival to honour Feore

TORONTO – Canadian actor Colm Feore will be presented with the NBC Universal Canada Award of Distinction at the upcoming Banff World Television Festival, fete organizers announced Thursday. The… Continue Reading

March 22, 2007 19 years ago

ACTRA members allowed to audition for The Second City’s Next Comedy Legend

TORONTO – The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) Toronto has ruled its members can audition for and participate in the new CBC television show, The… Continue Reading

March 22, 2007 19 years ago

CBC president calls for long-term contract with federal government

OTTAWA – CBC president and CEO Robert Rabinovitch called on the federal government to come up with a long-term strategy for the public broadcaster, including spelling out how it… Continue Reading

March 22, 2007 19 years ago

TSN, Blue Jays extend broadcast deal to 2010

TORONTO – CTVglobemedia-owned TSN announced Thursday it has inked a four-year extension to 2010 of its broadcast deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. The agreement includes the broadcast of… Continue Reading

March 22, 2007 19 years ago

Ontario better come through on budget promise of artist legislation: ACTRA Toronto

TORONTO – The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) Toronto praised Thursday’s Ontario budget for pledging this year to introduce a tax deferral system for the… Continue Reading