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Bell Media layoffs hit television hardest thus far

The extent of job losses at Bell Media is becoming clearer as parent company BCE proceeds with the layoff of 4,800 employees. Thus far, it...

OP-ED: Dispelling Misconceptions: Radio Remains a Viable and Thriving Medium

Submitted by Caroline Gianias, President, Radio Connects Recent discussions surrounding the sale of a significant number of local radio stations have sparked misconceptions about the...

Vista Radio President Bryan Edwards talks pending Bell acquisition

Bell is undertaking its largest restructuring initiative in 30 years, announcing it’s reducing its workforce by 4,800 positions and selling 45 of its 103...

Most noon, weekend CTV newscasts cancelled as part of cuts at Bell Media

Almost all local noon and weekend newscasts on CTV will come to an end as part of a massive workforce reduction at Bell announced...

Bell to reduce workforce by 4,800, divest 45 radio stations

Bell has announced it's reducing its workforce by 4,800 positions and selling 45 of its 103 radio stations, pending CRTC approval. Representing 9% of the...

Radio holding its own in age of digital disruption, says latest Radio On the Move study

Some Canadians have responded to Meta's ban on Canadian news links by seeking out more traditional media sources, according to Radio Connects' Radio on...

CBC/Radio-Canada unveils National Indigenous Strategy

CBC/Radio-Canada has unveiled the public broadcaster's first-ever National Indigenous Strategy. Strengthening Relations, Walking Together is a three-year plan committing to better reflect and serve First...

9 Story Media Group acquires Portfolio Entertainment

9 Story Media Group has acquired Portfolio Entertainment’s library, production slate, and development projects. The Portfolio distribution library includes over 550 half-hours of content which...

Ronnie Stanton joins Virgin Radio International

Ronnie Stanton has officially announced that he's joined Virgin Radio International as Chief Content Officer. Stanton, who left Corus Entertainment in December, will be working...

Maritime talk show host Rick Howe dead at 69

Maritime talk radio legend Rick Howe has passed away after an ongoing battle with cancer. He was 69. An army brat, who grew up on...

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