After five years and new methods to block content pirates, broadcasters end legal action against GoldTV
By Ahmad Hathout After five years of injunctions against a host of unlicensed content, Canada’s major broadcasters earlier this week filed a notice to the Federal Court ending their legal […]
CRTC sets timeline, negotiation framework under Online News Act
By Connie Thiessen The CRTC has released the mandatory bargaining framework that will apply when major online platforms and eligible Canadian news organizations negotiate agreements under the Online News Act. The Act sets out a […]
CRTC streamlines Broadband Fund evaluation, gives indigenous projects flexibility
By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC said Thursday that it has streamlined the process by which it evaluates Broadband Fund applications to speed up the process and has given indigenous communities […]
Telcos want more severe penalties for copper wire theft
By Ahmad Hathout Representatives from the country’s largest telcos urged Senate members to consider legislation that would make copper theft a serious crime to deter what they say is becoming […]
CRTC approves Access Communications acquisition of Regina community radio station
In a decision published on its website Wednesday, the CRTC has approved Access Communications Co-operative’s April application to acquire Regina community radio station 91.3 FM CJTR from non-profit corporation Radius Communications. The CRTC said […]
Stingray adds video advertising in Metro stores to expand retail media network
Stingray Advertising announced Wednesday the expansion of its retail media network with the introduction of video advertising across Metro Inc.’s food and pharmacy banners. This new offering builds on the companies’ existing […]
ISED commits $45M to CENGN’s 5G testbed and living lab program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced Monday a $45-million investment that will support the creation of a 5G testbed and living lab program as part of a $66-million project led […]
TV5 wants two-cent wholesale rate increase to alleviate financial problems
By Ahmad Hathout Television network TV5 Quebec Canada is asking the CRTC in a Part 1 application to raise the rate at which broadcasters must carry its channels by two […]
‘Russians at War’ doc funding concerns should be directed to the CMF: Heritage
Responding to a petition sponsored by Conservative MP James Bezan asking the federal government to recover all taxpayer funds spent on the production of the controversial documentary Russians at War, the Canadian government […]
Corus’s Global announces winter 2025 primetime lineup
Corus Entertainment on Monday announced Global’s winter 2025 programming lineup featuring two new drama series, a reimagined Hollywood Squares, and a new season of Global original Family Law alongside other returning hit dramas and comedies. […]