Greg O'Brien

Radio / Television News

BANFF 2022: The old “normal” must not persist

Looking back, going forward By Bill Roberts BANFF – When a wonderful, record-breaking gathering like the Banff World Media Festival 2022 folds the tent, there’s frequently risk of returning to

Cable / Telecom News

Community media groups announce local journalism funding recipients

OTTAWA — The Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS) and the Fédération des télévisions communautaires autonomes du Québec (the Fédération) today announced the recipients for funding under

Cable / Telecom News

Telus recommits $1 million to support small businesses

VANCOUVER — Telus Communications today announced its #StandWithOwners program supporting small businesses across Canada is back for a third consecutive year, with the company recommitting $1 million to help spotlight

Radio / Television News

Blue Ant’s Saloon Media makes two appointments

TORONTO — Production company Saloon Media, a Blue Ant Media company, today announced the promotion of Nick Crowe (above, left) to head of unscripted development and the appointment of Tara

Cable / Telecom News

Canadian Telecom Summit early bird pricing ends June 10

TORONTO — Organizers of the Canadian Telecom Summit are reminding those planning to attend this year’s hybrid event in November the early bird special rate to register ends this Friday,

Cable / Telecom News

FuboTV launches on LG smart TVs in Canada

TORONTO — Sports-first live TV streaming platform FuboTV announced today the launch of the FuboTV app on LG smart TVs in Canada. Starting today, LG smart TV owners can access

Cable / Telecom News

Competition Bureau to oppose Rogers-Shaw merger

TORONTO – Early Saturday morning, Rogers Communications issued a press release saying it was notified that the Commissioner of Competition will file applications to the Competition Tribunal opposing the company’s

Radio / Television News

Freeman departs CTV News

TORONTO – CTV’s top news executive, Wendy Freeman, announced today she has decided to step down at the end of 2021 after more than 25 years at CTV. “It is

Latest Post