NWT Indigenous broadcasters get $1.9 million funding boost
YELLOWKNIFE — The Canadian government announced Tuesday more than $1.9 million in funding is being provided over two years to three Indigenous organizations in the Northwest Territories to support the […]
Mediapro Canada is host broadcaster of FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament
TORONTO — Mediapro Canada announced late Tuesday night it is providing host broadcast services for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which tipped off yesterday in Victoria, B.C., where the national […]
Jennifer Brown named as SOCAN’s permanent CEO
TORONTO — SOCAN, Canada’s largest music and visual arts rights management organization, has officially appointed Jennifer Brown (above) as its CEO, effective today. Brown has been the organization’s interim CEO […]
YouTube TV introduces 4K Plus add-on package
SAN BRUNO, Calif. — Although YouTube TV is not yet available in Canada, many of our readers will be interested to hear the streaming service announced this week it is […]
Rogers expanding rural nets in Simcoe County, Kawartha Lakes, thanks to UBF
TORONTO – Rogers Communications said today announced that it has granted funding from the federal government’s Universal Broadband Fund to expand its high speed networks in Simcoe County and Kawartha […]
Canada releases online content diversity principles
OTTAWA – The federal government today released what it is calling the “guiding principles” to pave the way for “international consensus among countries, the private sector and civil society organizations” […]
MuchMusic announces next generation of VJs
TORONTO – With MuchMusic relaunching July 7 on various digital and social platforms, the Bell Media brand unveiled today its next generation of VJs. “Reimagined as a multiplatform network, the […]
TPIA: TekSavvy files court challenge against CRTC’s wholesale rate decision as independents dig in for a long fight
Start.ca wants government to overturn decision; CNOC launches email campaign CHATHAM, LONDON and OTTAWA — On Monday, independent ISP TekSavvy Solutions filed a notice of motion with the Federal Court […]
Rogers re-launches orange t-shirt fundraising campaign
Ojibwe-artist designed shirt campaign raised $100,000 in 2020 TORONTO – To support Canadian education on the history and impact of Canada’s residential school system and advocate for action on reconciliation, […]
C-10 heads to Senate committee for more study
Bill passes second reading as Senate rises for the summer By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – The path to adoption of the legislation to modernize the Broadcasting Act is very narrow, […]