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Radio / Television News May 31, 2011 15 years ago

Bell Media #2 in Canada for videos viewed in April

TORONTO – Bell Media ranked second in Canada for videos viewed in April, coming in only behind Google. According to comScore’s April 2011 ranking, Bell Media was the only Canadian company in the top five highest-ranked companies by videos viewed. Video views to Bell Media sites were nearly 120 million, with more than 8.8 million hours of video consumed. "Ranking up amongst the biggest on-line entities is a testament to the strength of Bell Media to compete not only as the #1 broadcaster in Canada, but as a powerful contender in the digital video marketplace," said Gary Anderson, head of Bell… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News May 30, 2011 15 years ago

Spring radio rankings look a lot like Fall’s

TORONTO – Rogers-owned easy-listening pop music station CHFI-FM held on to top spot in the Toronto radio market with a 12.5% share, according to the Spring portable people meter (PPM) reports released by BBM Canada. For the 13 week period from January 24 through April 24, 2011, Toronto’s second spot went to Bell Media’s CHUM-FM with a 10.5% share, which was up slightly from 10.1% last fall. CBC Radio One (CBLA-FM) held down third spot with a 8.6% share of the market. Corus’ news talk format remained popular with listeners in B.C. and Alberta. CKNW continued to lead the Vancouver market… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News May 26, 2011 15 years ago

CBC commits to more local programming in B.C., Calgary and Toronto

TORONTO – CBC will beef up local coverage in British Columbia this year, before rolling out new weekend news programming in Toronto and Calgary, the CBC said Thursday. Specifically, all-new radio and on-line services will be established in Kamloops; CBC in Kelowna will expand its current service to include a new afternoon radio program focused on serving the B.C. interior; and CBC Victoria’s existing programming will be enhanced to better serve the specific needs of Vancouver Island audiences. Victoria and Kelowna’s new programming will begin this fall with Kamloops to follow in spring, 2012. And that’s in addition to new TV weekend… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News May 23, 2011 15 years ago

Garrow, Millar, Podzyhun, Couture launch Fight Now TV Stateside (corrected)

NEW YORK – Something relatively unique in Canadian television is launching today in New York. A brand new cable channel, Fight Now TV is launching on Cablevision, the 8th-largest cable operator in the United States (3.3 million subscribers). That the channel is Canadian-owned an operated is something relatively new. Not since the CBC and Power Corp’s Newsworld International and Trio (both brands have since disappeared once sold to American interests) and the thriving World Fishing Network, has a linear, wholly owned Canadian cable channel offering video been available on American MSOs.

Radio / Television News May 19, 2011 15 years ago

Fraser takes on board chair at WIFT-T

TORONTO – Entertainment One’s Prentiss Fraser has been named board chair of Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) for the upcoming term, replacing outgoing chair Susan Ross. “WIFT-T extends a sincere thank you to Susan for her dedication and invaluable leadership during her tenure as Chair,” said WIFT-T executive director Heather Webb, in the announcement. “The organization is now pleased to appoint Prentiss Fraser, another impressive industry leader who brings a wealth of experience and resources to the position.” The board also announced that Jade Raymond, managing director at Ubisoft Toronto Inc. and Joanna Webb, SVP of programming and… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News May 19, 2011 15 years ago

Ryerson prof founds “CNN of the university world”

TORONTO – A professor and broadcasting researcher at Ryerson University is developing a one-of-a-kind worldwide broadcast network that has been dubbed “the CNN of the university world”. Using high-speed Internet connections and Canadian-made video streaming technology, Richard Grunberg has founded the Global Campus Network (GCN) which will connect 4,100 colleges and universities around the world. Using high-definition video streaming technology that is sent and received over high-speed Internet, Grunberg says that the network offers a number of advantages over traditional satellite transmission such as a shortened time delay; bi-directional communication, meaning that operators in different countries to both send and receive… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News May 18, 2011 15 years ago

Canadian content must be at core of digital economy, ACTRA tells Feds

TORONTO – Canada’s professional performers union said that it is hopeful that the new Conservative cabinet will “seize on the potential of Canadian cultural industries” as they focus on building the digital economy. “We congratulate Minister Moore on his reappointment as Minister of Heritage and welcome Minister Paradis to his new Industry portfolio,” said ACTRA national president Ferne Downey, in a statement. “It’s a new day, we’ve got a new government and we’re keen to start working with both Ministers on the shared files that directly impact our cultural industries.” ACTRA called on both Ministers to work together on delivering new copyright legislation… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News May 11, 2011 15 years ago

RTNDA Canada names Atlantic region winners

TORONTO – RTNDA Canada, The Association of Electronic Journalists, has named its Atlantic region award winners honouring the best programs, stations and newsgathering organizations in both radio and television. The annual awards will be presented in Halifax on June 23, 2011. The Television winners are: Use of New Media Award• CBC Newfoundland/Labrador for Hurricane Igor Trina McQueen Award – News Information Program• CTV Atlantic for Live at 5 Charlie Edwards Award – Spot News• CTV Atlantic for Hostage Drama Ron Laidlaw Award – Continuing Coverage• CBC Newfoundland/Labrador for Hurricane Igor Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature• CTV… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News May 11, 2011 15 years ago

CBC brings back Culture Days as lead in to 75th birthday celebrations

VANCOUVER – CBC/Radio-Canada, which marks its 75th Anniversary this year, will also celebrate Culture Days this fall with open houses and other public events planned across the country. The second annual event is part of the public broadcaster’s plan to strengthen its national presence. To kick it off, CBC will host CBC Live! from Vancouver on September 23 featuring a full day of live appearances, and network and local broadcasts of some of CBC’s most popular radio and television programs. Many CBC/Radio-Canada programs across all platforms will also present culture-themed programming for the entire week leading up to Culture Days celebrations. On… Continue Reading

Radio / Television News May 9, 2011 15 years ago

With two dissents, CRTC (barely) accepts CBC’s newest incarnation of bold

OTTAWA – The CBC has finally convinced the CRTC to accept a new programming proposal for its category 1 specialty service bold, sparking sharply worded dissents from two of its commissioners. As Cartt.ca has reported, the Commission directed CBC to come up with another programming strategy in line with the channel’s original nature of service, (programming reflective of the living realities of rural Canadians), after rejecting the CBC’s first attempt last April. CBC re-branded the channel as bold from Country Canada in March, 2008 claiming challenges in sourcing programming, and limited financial resources to produce original content consistent with… Continue Reading

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