The Future of Radio (Part II): Searching for success while walking fine line between local and syndicated
By Steve Faguy “THE SYNDICATION OF LOCALIZED programming is nothing new,” says Troy Reeb, executive vice president broadcast networks at Corus Entertainment. “My career began at 17 years old at […]
Bill C-10: Minister Guilbeault faces the committee; Canadian broadcasters can’t be sold to foreigners
Two top bureaucrats retiring at Canadian Heritage By Denis Carmel NO, BILL C-10 WON’T lead to the sale of Canadian broadcasters to foreign interests, Department of Canadian Heritage officials told […]
Kim’s Convenience to end with current season
TORONTO — The producers of CBC’s award-winning comedy series Kim’s Convenience announced today the show is coming to an end after five seasons, with the series finale to air on […]
Shaw partners with Hackergal to make coding more accessible to girls in Western Canada
TORONTO and CALGARY — Today, on International Women’s Day, Hackergal announced in partnership with Shaw Communications it is launching a new student ambassador program in Western Canada and expanding its […]
CENGN announces rural Ontario broadband project using micro-duct technology
ALNWICK/HALDIMAND TOWNSHIP, Ont. — Canada’s Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) announced today the launch of a $1-million fibre-to-the-home project which will bring enhanced broadband access to Alnwick/Haldimand […]
Novus again has to demand access to MDUs
VANCOUVER and GATINEAU — Independent service provider Novus Entertainment is asking the CRTC for help to gain timely access to a multi-dwelling unit (MDU) development in Coquitlam, B.C., and other […]
Apple TV+ signs programming deal with Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple announced today a multiyear programming partnership with women’s rights activist and youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai (above), who will provide original programming for Apple […]
BBTV adds gaming and kids influencers to platform
VANCOUVER — Media tech company BBTV Holdings, who uses technology-enabled solutions to help content creators become more successful, announced today it has signed several more contracts with major influencers in […]
DGC Ontario appoints first female executive director
TORONTO — The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) in Ontario announced Victoria Harding (above) has been appointed as executive director of DGC Ontario, effective today. Harding first joined DGC in […]
Thinktv webinar to examine the halo effect of TV
TORONTO — Marketing and research association thinktv announced today Sean Cunningham (pictured), president and CEO of the New York-based Video Advertising Bureau (VAB), will provide insights into VAB’s recent work […]