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George Stroumboulopoulos headlines BCAB speakers lineup

Veteran Canadian broadcaster George Stroumboulopoulos headlines a newly-announced list of speakers set to address the 74th BC Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) Conference, May 6-7,...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CBSC says talk host was entitled to express opinion on Israel-Palestine conflict

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) has determined that a Kamloops, BC talk show host was entitled to express his opinion on the Israel-Palestine...

Frédéric Perron named Cogeco president & CEO

Frédéric Perron has been appointed President and CEO of Cogeco and Cogeco Communications, effective immediately, succeeding the retiring Philippe Jetté. Perron moves up from the...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Canadian Heritage extends Local Journalism Initiative

Canadian Heritage has announced $58.8 million in funding to extend the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) through 2027. Initially launched in 2019 as a five-year,...

CBSC determines no breach in talk segment on Israel-Palestine conflict

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) has determined that a Kamloops, B.C. talk show host was entitled to express his opinion on the Israel-Palestine...

Canadian Heritage opens call for CBC/Radio-Canada presidency applications

Canadian Heritage has announced a call for applications for the position of President of CBC/Radio-Canada. Catherine Tait, the first woman in the history of the...

Canadian Heritage extends Local Journalism Initiative through 2027

Canadian Heritage has announced $58.8 million in funding to extend the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) through 2027. Initially launched in 2019 as a five-year, $50...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CMG and CBC/Radio-Canada reach tentative collective agreement

The CRTC has released its annual highlights of the telecommunications sector report for 2022. The Canadian sector experienced a 3.5% increase in total revenues,...

Nathalie Théberge appointed CRTC Vice-Chair

Nathalie Théberge has been appointed Vice-Chairperson of the CRTC, starting April 3. Canadian Heritage announced Théberge's appointment to a five-year term on Thursday. The longtime...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – BCAB announces Award of Excellence honourees

The BC Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) has announced its annual Awards of Excellence, recognizing the "Best in Province" for radio and television commercials, station...

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