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CRTC to open consultations on non-Canadian TV services following Fox News debate

The CRTC will hold public consultations on its regulatory approach governing non-Canadian TV services, following a review of over 7,000 submissions in response to...

New podcasts from Alan Cross, Q107 personalities headline Curiouscast fall slate

Curiouscast, Corus Entertainment's podcast network, has announced its fall 2023 lineup of new and returning series, headlined by the premiere of a new show...

More detailed viewer advisories necessary, CBSC tells Crave

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) has reminded Crave that it cannot necessarily put the equivalent theatrical release rating on films it broadcasts on...

Corus’ Waterside Studios, Curiouscast announce production deal with Blanchard House

Corus Entertainment’s Waterside Studios and its Curiouscast podcast network, have partnered with Boston-based Blanchard House to produce four podcasts, which will also be adapted for television. The first production...

Canadians averaging 4.4 podcast episodes per week, says new report

True Crime, News and Comedy are the top genres among Canadian podcast listeners, according to Triton Digital's inaugural Canada Mid-Year Podcast Trends Report. A...

CMF to enact ‘modern, more agile’ funding approach

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) says it's embracing a future model that focuses on supporting creators and stories regardless of platform, following calls for...

Brandi Morin recognized with PEN Canada’s Ken Filkow Prize

Brandi Morin, an award-winning Cree/Iroquois/French journalist and author, has won the 2023 PEN Canada Ken Filkow Prize for advancing freedom of expression. Hailing from Treaty 6...

Wendy Boomer named CCMA Country Personality of the Year

Radio veteran Wendy Boomer claimed the 2023 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Country Personality of the Year honour, as the CCMA wrapped up Canadian...

Echo Community Podcast Network launches with eye to introducing modern media model

The Echo Community Podcast Network launched in North Bay, ON last week, with an eye to introducing an "intentional, modern media model" to meet...

Metroland Media Group moves to digital-only model, lays off 600

Nordstar Capital-owned Metroland Media Group (MMG) is transitioning its community publications to a digital-only model and exiting the flyer business as the company undertakes...

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