The CRTC last week approved, by majority decision, a CBC application for a broadcasting licence to operate an English-language FM radio station replacing its AM radio station CFFB Iqaluit and to make technical amendments to its existing rebroadcasting transmitter CFFB-FM-3 in Iqaluit.
The commission also approved a related application by the CBC to revoke the broadcasting licence for the existing AM station.
The CBC had indicated any potential failure of CFFB’s current infrastructure could cause the loss of CBC Radio One programming in the region. The purpose of CBC’s applications was to…
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By Connie Thiessen
The CRTC has set a virtual hearing for April 30, at which it will consider a change of ownership for half a dozen radio stations and an application from CBC to convert its AM station in Cornerbrook, NL to FM.
Among the change of ownership applications is Stingray Radio’s bid to acquire CHUP-FM Calgary, currently branded as Hot AC format C97.7, from Rawlco Radio. Stingray would purchase the assets of the station for $5.5 million, with the total value of the transaction estimated at over $6.1 million.
Rawlco is also seeking approval to acquire 92.9 The Bull (CKBL-FM) Saskatoon from Saskatoon Media Group. Rawlco would purchase the assets of…
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CBC/Radio-Canada announced Monday its coverage of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 reached 30.5 million viewers in Canada across its English and French television networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS, according to Numeris data cited by CBC.
In addition, audiences consumed more than 89 million streams of Milano Cortina 2026 content on CBC/Radio-Canada’s digital platforms, including CBC Gem, ICI TOU.TV, the CBC News app, the Radio-Canada Info app, and the CBC and Radio-Canada websites dedicated…
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CBC announced Tuesday the greenlight of six new and returning original kids series from Canadian creators and producers, including three new preschool series, a live-action series and an animated series for school-aged children, and a third season of Murdoch Mysteries tween spinoff Macy Murdoch.
“Preschoolers and school-aged children will be delighted by the iconic characters and stunning animation in these highly creative shows that will not only entertain but also spark curiosity in kids across Canada,” Sally Catto, general manager of entertainment, factual and sports at CBC, said in a press release. “We are proud to continue…
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Sixteen million viewers in Canada tuned in to CBC/Radio-Canada’s coverage of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS, according to a Saturday press release from CBC citing Numeris data.
That’s in addition to 1.1 million streams on CBC/Radio-Canada’s digital platforms, including CBC Gem, ICI TOU.TV, the CBC News app (iOS/Android) and the Radio-Canada Info app (iOS/Android), and the CBC and Radio-Canada websites dedicated to the Olympic…
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CBC/Radio-Canada on Monday announced Claude Galipeau, the national public broadcaster’s executive vice president of corporate development, has been elected as the new president of the Public Media Alliance (PMA), a global association of public service media organizations.
Galipeau is taking over as PMA president from Paul Thompson, CEO and editor-in-chief of Radio New Zealand, who did not stand for re-election but will remain on the PMA board. Thompson had served as president since 2016.
“At a time of great instability and uncertainty, international collaboration among public service media organisations is more…
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Independent production company Shaftesbury’s long-running TV series Murdoch Mysteries has generated more than $1 billion in total economic output in Ontario and contributed $766 million to Canada’s GDP over 18 seasons of production, according to a new report commissioned by the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and Shaftesbury.
Released last week during Prime Time in Ottawa, the study conducted by economic research firm MNP LLP also found the hit Canadian TV series generated 9,590 full-time Canadian jobs during Seasons 1 to 18.
Now in its 19th season and currently airing on CBC, Murdoch…
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By Christopher Guly
OTTAWA – As the CRTC brings foreign streamers under regulation via the Online Streaming Act, Bell’s Heated Rivalry is being viewed as an example of exportable Canadian programming that can thrive with enough investment in the Canadian broadcasting system.
The producers and two cast members of Bell Media’s Crave series along with Mark Carney – a first-ever appearance by a prime minister at a Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) Prime Time event – were the highlight Friday that shone a bright light on the six-episode TV series that has become a red-hot global phenomenon.
After walking a special red…
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Toronto-based Cantina Media, a Serial Maven Studios production company, and Brighton, U.K.-based Big Wave Entertainment announced Monday a new premium wildlife series, Baby Elephant School, has been co-commissioned by Channel 4 and CBC as a U.K./Canada treaty co-production.
Filming is now underway in Sri Lanka at the world’s largest baby elephant sanctuary, Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage, a joint press release said.
Baby Elephant School is being produced in distinct versions for international broadcasters. The U.K. version (four episodes x 60 minutes) for Channel 4 is hosted by Welsh wildlife biologist and elephant researcher Lizzie Daly, while the one-hour…
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APTN, CBC and Netflix on Tuesday announced production is underway on the second season of acclaimed Arctic-set comedy North of North.
Created and executive produced by Stacey Aglok MacDonald (Qanurli, The Grizzlies) and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril (Angry Inuk, The Grizzlies) of Red Marrow Media and executive produced by Miranda de Pencier of Northwood Entertainment (Anne with an E, Beginners, The Grizzlies), the new eight-episode season of North of North will premiere on APTN, CBC and Netflix later in 2026, a CBC press release said. Canadian audiences can stream season one on APTN+, CBC Gem and Netflix.
The second season is currently…
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