GATINEAU – Today, the CRTC approved satellite radio company Sirius XM Canada’s ownership change as it goes from a public traded company to one that is privately held.
The CRTC decision will see Sirius XM Canada allocate nearly $29 million over the next seven years to funds that promote Canadian musical talent, such as FACTOR and Musicaction.
The CRTC release says the transaction, valued at $479 million, is in the public interest because it will ensure the sustainability of the satellite radio service, while supporting the Canadian broadcasting system investments through tangible benefits.
Sirius XM Canada is the sole provider of…
Continue Reading
OTTAWA – The Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF) is the latest organization to voice concerns over the CBC’s docu-drama series Canada: The Story Of Us.
In a letter dated April 24 to CBC Ombudsman Esther Enkin, the CTF said that it is joining the Fédération nationale des conseils scolaires francophones (National Federation of Francophone School Boards) in questioning the educational value of the series and its future use in Canadian elementary and secondary schools.
“Because of its historical omissions, for example the deportation of the Acadians, its less than flattering depictions of emblematic Francophone figures from the history of Canada and the…
Continue Reading
TORONTO – Nearly two-thirds of all Canadians watched NHL playoff action these past two weeks on Sportsnet and CBC, with the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs reaching 22.2 million Canadians, says Sportsnet.
Five of the top 10 most-watched NHL broadcasts of all-time on Sportsnet were recorded in round 1, with Sunday night’s Washington at Toronto decisive game 6 ranking first with a reach of 8.4 million Canadians and an average audience of 3.47 million viewers.
The single most watched game of round 1 was the second game of the Toronto/Washington series, which delivered an average audience of 3.64 million…
Continue Reading
HALIFAX – Eastlink TV is celebrating its Community TV programming volunteers who help to produce and share stories about the people, places and events that shape local communities.
First up is community programming mentor Steve Sleep (the programming director for Eastlink company Coast TV), who helps to train volunteers to create unique, compelling and entertaining local programming – whether it be lifestyle, sports or community events.
From his home on the Sunshine Coast, Sleep is the quintessential mentor, says the company. After graduating from Elphinstone Secondary School – where Coast TV supports a TV production class – he received technical training…
Continue Reading
MONTREAL – CBC/Radio-Canada and the National Film Board (NFB) are joining forces with international broadcasters and distributors to launch a new content export initiative dubbed Panora.tv.
Spearheaded by CBC/Radio-Canada and unveiled last September, the goal of the Panora.tv platform is to facilitate and promote the export of locally created video content to emerging markets and digital service providers using an online system that allows industry buyers to acquire multiplatform broadcast or licensing rights on an as-needed basis.
Panora.tv will launch in fall 2017 with a catalogue of over 500 hours of content from the participating public broadcasters,…
Continue Reading
TORONTO – CBC News’ Terry Milewski and Corus Entertainment’s Charles Adler are the inaugural recipients of Lifetime Achievement Awards for Network Programming by RTDNA Canada.
The association said Thursday that after receiving a number of outstanding nominations from across Canada, it became evident that there are individuals who don’t fit within the category of a regional award because their work transcends such boundaries.
“These two remarkable individuals have each dedicated more than 30 years to excellence in broadcast journalism and truly represent the spirit of what the Lifetime Achievement Award means”, said RTDNA president Ian Koenigsfest, in the announcement. “… the…
Continue Reading
OTTAWA – CBC executives will be called on the carpet at some point soon to explain “mistakes” some say it made in its recent show The Story of Us to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Since this group of politicians have apparently little else better to do than quibble publicly about artistic, editorial decisions made by writers and directors, CBC leaders will be called to appear, soon. The series raised some complaints from certain quarters by people who were offended by portions of the docu-drama which was never intended to be a literal, factual, historical…
Continue Reading
TORONTO – CBC has wrested the Juno Awards back from CTV after inking a new six-year exclusive broadcast partnership with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS).
The 47th annual Juno Awards will air live on CBC from Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Sunday, March 25, 2018, following Juno Week celebrations which are scheduled to kick off March 19.
CBC said that it will also launch new music programming initiatives and special events throughout the year in partnership with CARAS, including covering a more diverse range of genres and musicians and investing in educational programs to support the next generation…
Continue Reading
TORONTO – The late Stuart McLean has been named as the 2017 recipient of the RTDNA’s prestigious President’s Award, the organization announced Wednesday.
The President’s Award, the highest honour bestowed by the association, acknowledges an individual who has brought recognition and distinction to the field of electronic and digital journalism. The award will be presented posthumously to McLean’s sons at the President’s Reception on May 26 during the 2017 RTDNA National Conference & Awards Gala.
McLean (pictured), who passed away last February, was a Canadian radio broadcaster, author and humourist perhaps best known as host of the CBC Radio program…
Continue Reading
MONTREAL – CBC/Radio-Canada’s new home in Montreal has received the go-ahead from the Treasury Board of Canada.
The approval of the new Maison de Radio-Canada (MRC) construction project also includes the sale of the existing facility and western part of the lot to Groupe Mach. In the coming months, CBC/Radio-Canada pledged to finalize its agreements with the promoters and complete other steps with the City of Montreal before ground is broken.
Located at the corner of René-Lévesque Blvd and Papineau Ave., the new MRC will be adjacent to the existing Radio-Canada building. Real estate developer Broccolini will construct the new building, scheduled…
Continue Reading
