It’s still Grey Cup week on TSN
TORONTO — Grey Cup week will be celebrated differently this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but TSN will broadcast special content during the CFL’s week-long virtual celebration of Canada’s […]
CAB names new president
OTTAWA – The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) has hired Kevin Desjardins as its new president, effective immediately. Desjardins had previously served in communications, members’ services and public affairs roles […]
Industry Committee opens new telecom affordability hearings next week
Report due by February By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – The federal government’s pledge to have wireless prices drop by 25% is expected to be studied during House of Commons hearings […]
Past execs want CRTC to investigate CBC’s branded content push
TORONTO – When the CBC appears in front of the CRTC in January asking for its broadcasting licences to be renewed, the commissioners had better ask the public broadcaster about […]
New Brunswick signs deal with Xplornet to expand rural broadband
MONCTON – Thanks to the next phase of a deal announced today by the province, 73,000 more rural New Brunswick households will have access to high speed Internet service from […]
Shaw opens three new stores
CALGARY – Shaw Communications opened brand new stores in Vancouver, Langley, and Nanaimo this week. The company opened the doors on its 2,025 sq.-ft. retail store at Woodgrove Centre in […]
Canadian YouTuber Jus Reign developing new comedy for CBC
TORONTO – Independent production company Pier 21 Films announced this week it has partnered Canadian YouTube personality, Jasmeet Singh Raina (a.k.a. Jus Reign, above) on a new half-hour series Late […]
No attached broadcaster? No problem for new CMF development program
TORONTO – The Canada Media Fund this week released details of a new program which aims to support projects from experienced producers in the development stage, but with no attached […]
Gusto lands on Amazon Prime Video Direct
OTTAWA – Gusto Worldwide Media’s delicious content can now be found on AVOD platform Amazon Prime Video Direct, delivered through Gusto’s technology partner Dooya Media Group. “This new strategic partnership […]
TPIA: Bell and the large cablecos want Supreme Court to rule on wholesale fees decision
By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – To no one’s surprise, Bell Canada and the large cable companies have sought leave to appeal the Federal Court of Appeal decision of September 10, […]