Radio Hearing: B.C. can’t support two separate Aboriginal radio broadcasters
And, applicants publicly scrutinize each other GATINEAU – Northern Native Broadcasting told the CRTC on day two of the Aboriginal radio station hearing Tuesday that Indigenous peoples in British Columbia […]
Radio Hearing: What’s the best format for new Aboriginal stations?
GATINEAU – On the first day of the CRTC’s hearing into new licences for Aboriginal radio stations in several large Canadian markets, it heard there are a number of ways […]
CRTC honours Canadian communications sector innovators
GATINEAU – In honour of Canada’s 150 birthday, the CRTC unveiled the names of 23 trailblazers that have helped shape the Canadian communications system. Representing a broad cross section of […]
Why there are no shortage of Cancon opportunities in our OTT world
OTTAWA – After securing a global Netflix streaming deal for its new original show, Wow! Unlimited Media’s CEO Michael Hirsh says opportunities abound for Canadian content. Wow! Unlimited Media (formerly […]
Wireless Code Review: Overage fees per device “offend” the spirit of the code; disabled need more help
GATNEAU – Groups representing deaf, hard of hearing, the blind and the deaf-blind communities told the CRTC today the Wireless Code of Conduct needs to be better tailored to their […]
Wireless Code Review: Consumers need better information to be more empowered
GATINEAU – The CRTC heard on Wednesday that it could improve consumers’ wireless service buying experience and result in a more competitive environment if it adopted some minor changes to […]
Wireless Code Review: Freedom living up to its name, wants to ban device unlocking fees
GATINEAU – Freedom Mobile has called on the CRTC to “take the bold step and completely do away with unlocking fees altogether and that unlock codes be provided by carriers […]
Wireless Code Review: No changes needed now, thanks
GATINEAU – Leave the Wireless Code of Conduct alone, for the most part, three of Canada’s largest wireless operators told the CRTC on the second day of a hearing which […]
Wireless Code Review: Why the code is only just a good start
GATINEAU – With bill shock, data overages and problematic trial periods still issues, consumer groups told the CRTC, as it kicked off its review of the Wireless Code of Conduct […]
CMPA Prime Time: How producers can get Canadian shows on American TV
OTTAWA – There isn’t one sure model that will get a Canadian show on American airwaves, but there are some key ingredients producers need to consider in order to make […]