Heritage committee hears from final witnesses
Clause-by-clause to start Nov. 18 OTTAWA – The heritage committee today heard from its final witnesses on Bill C-18, the Online News Act, who talked about getting the bill to […]
DGC report finds ‘serious imbalances’ in Canadian film & TV production
By Connie Thiessen TORONTO – Together, Warner Media and Netflix shot more television in Canada than all Canadian networks combined, according to the first-ever DGC Director Statistics Report, released by the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) this […]
New Degrassi series will not debut on HBO Max, WildBrain reports
Production on the series is still paused HALIFAX – Kids and family entertainment company WildBrain today reported WarnerMedia confirmed the new Degrassi series announced in January will not debut on […]
Telus revenue increases 9.3% in Q3 2022
VANCOUVER – Telus today reported its operating revenue for the third quarter of 2022 was $4.6 billion – a 9.3% increase compared to the same quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA […]
Bell revenue increases 3.2% for Q3 2022, record net subscriber adds in wireless
MONTREAL – Bell Canada today announced its third quarter financial results for 2022, reporting operating revenues were up 3.2% year-over-year to just over $6 billion. Adjusted EBITDA meanwhile was reported […]
Quebecor Q3 2022 revenue falls slightly
CEO accuses Bell of refusing to negotiate MVNO rates in good faith MONTREAL – Quebecor announced today its third quarter 2022 financial results, which show the company’s revenues were $1.1 […]
Economic statement: Digital sales tax could come as early as 2023-2024
By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – The digital giants are shaking in their boots due to the prospect they will be subjected to a Digital Sales Tax that could be implemented […]
COMMENTARY: Local TV news gets no love from Parliamentarians considering C-11
By Howard Law IF JOURNALISTS IN politics are the friends of news media, perhaps it needs new friends. At the Commons Heritage Committee, former CTV reporter and Conservative MP Kevin […]
Most newcomers own a smartphone, MTM says
OTTAWA – Almost all newcomers to Canada own a smartphone, according to the latest data to be released by the CBC’s Media Technology Monitor (MTM). MTM’s second annual newcomers study, […]
WildBrain announces first look deal with producer Bonnie Arnold
TORONTO – Kids and family entertainment company WildBrain announced today it has signed a first look deal with producer Bonnie Arnold (above). “Academy Award- and BAFTA-nominated Arnold will spearhead numerous […]