COMMENTARY: The wireless collusion myth
By Greg O’Brien ONE OF THE MORE prominent, persistent fictions when it comes to the Canadian wireless business, is that the market isn’t competitive. Proponents of that myth point to […]
Commission responds to broadcasters’ plea for help dealing with Covid fallout
GATINEAU – The CRTC today called for comments on a Canadian Association of Broadcasters application submitted in July which predicts dire consequences for Canadian radio and TV broadcasters if they […]
CBC now offering branded content to clients through Tandem (updated with CMG’s concerns)
TORONTO – CBC and Radio-Canada Media Solutions today announced the launch of a branded content division. Called Tandem, the CBC says it can now enhance its offer to advertisers and […]
OMNI to launch Canadian Jewish TV
TORONTO – Hosted by Canadian poet Ieden Wall (above), Canada’s newest late-night talk show, Canadian Jewish TV, kicks off Thursday October 1st at 11:30 p.m. on Rogers Communications’ multicultural broadcaster […]
Telus pledges eastern Quebec broadband expansion to be complete by early 2021
25,000 additional homes and businesses to get access to Telus broadband RIMOUSKI, Que. – Telus announced today it is expanding its high-speed wireless and fibre networks in eastern Quebec to […]
Portion of rural B.C. fibre run to be lit up next month
OTTAWA – The federal government and the B.C. government today said a 40 km fibre-optic run north of Whistler, British Columbia will be completed next month which will result in […]
WildBrain hires Tyre as it reorganizes distribution team
TORONTO – Kids and family entertainment maker and broadcaster WildBrain, announced Thursday it has reorganized its distribution team. As part of its new structure, the company has appointed Caroline Tyre […]
CMF announces $19 million in emergency funds now available
TORONTO – The Canada Media Fund today announced a new initiative to support Canada’s film and TV makers. A total of $19 million is being made available, which includes $12 […]
13,000 kids getting support from Telus
OTTAWA – Telus announced today it is donating 13,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies and a reusable face mask as part of its annual Kits for Kids program. Since […]
CTV buys new David E. Kelley thriller Big Sky
TORONTO – CTV announced Thursday it has acquired the new drama Big Sky, from renowned U.S. TV producer David E. Kelley and 20th Television. It will air Tuesdays at 10 […]