The Cartt.ca Podcast: Hamlin Grange on how Canadian media must look within and fight racism
“PEOPLE LOOK AT the news and see Black and brown faces reading the news,” says Hamlin Grange, who used to do just that for a living. It’s progress, but it’s […]
ANALYSIS: Why a whole new Broadcasting Act seems unlikely
Minister raises, and tamps down, expectations By Greg O’Brien HERITAGE MINISTER STEVEN Guilbeault gave precious little away last Wednesday afternoon during a CMPA- and AQPM-sponsored town hall meeting. As is […]
Cogeco sees strong local support in face of takeover bid
By Denis Carmel MONTREAL – In its fight against Altice and Rogers, who unsuccessfully launched an unsolicited takeover bid, Cogeco has earned some local support has in response to this […]
Creatives hope throne speech has something good for them
CREATIVE ORGANIZATIONS across the country reminded the Canadian government about its commitment to new legislation to force web giants to pay their fair share when it comes to Canadian content, […]
Social media giants already liable for illegal content in Canada, says report
TORONTO — A new research report released today by industry watchdog Friends of Canadian Broadcasting argues social media companies such as Facebook and YouTube are liable for any harmful or […]
Shaw Business launches new digital marketing solution
CALGARY — Saying it’s a solution to help business owners build customer relationships and increase in-store traffic, Shaw Communications today announced the launch of SmartTarget for Shaw Business customers. The […]
OUTtv teams up with Fuse and Vice on new transgender makeover series
VANCOUVER, LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK — OUTtv, the world’s first LGBTQ+ television network, announced today it is teaming up with Fuse Media and Vice Studios on a new series, […]
The Africa Channel launches on Bell Fibe TV
TORONTO — Ethnic Channels Group (ECG) today announced The Africa Channel is now being offered on Bell Fibe TV in Ontario and Quebec. Available now on free preview on channel […]
CACTUS to administer Heritage Ministry’s community TV Covid-19 relief funding
OTTAWA — CACTUS (the Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations) announced late Monday it has been chosen by the Department of Canadian Heritage to administer funding for community […]
Schitt’s Creek wins nine Emmys
TORONTO — CBC’s Schitt’s Creek had a historic night at the 72nd Emmy Awards on Sunday, winning a total of nine awards this year, including Outstanding Comedy Series, marking the […]