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RTDNA Canada announces National Lifetime Achievement honourees

RTDNA Canada has announced this year's National Lifetime Achievement Award winners, presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and continued excellence during...

Local Radio Lab to acquire Indie88 pending CRTC approval

Local Radio Lab has entered into an agreement to purchase Toronto alternative rock station Indie88 (CIND-FM), pending CRTC approval. Local Radio Lab is the current...

Striking TVO workers reject public broadcaster’s ‘final offer’

Journalists and producers entering their seventh week of strike action at TVO have voted to reject the Ontario public broadcaster's so-called "final offer." The offer...

CRTC sets deadline for streamers to register as it moves forward with Bill C-11

The CRTC is moving forward with its regulatory plan to implement Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, setting a Nov. 28 deadline for streaming...

CBC pushes further into FAST space with CBC Comedy channel

CBC has launched CBC Comedy, a free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channel featuring the public broadcaster's original comedy series, sketch shows and stand-up specials. Now available...

Corus cancels Entertainment Tonight Canada amid share woes

Corus Entertainment has announced it's ending production of Entertainment Tonight Canada, as the company's share price continues to hover around the $1 mark. "After more...

Industry builder and CanCon champion Stan Klees dead at 91

Stan Klees, whose legacy includes co-founding the JUNO Awards and lobbying for Canadian content requirements, has passed away at age 91. "Leading the charge in...

‘A Day To Listen’ broadcast returns to 500 radio stations Saturday

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, nearly 500 Canadian radio stations will come together for a third year to elevate...

Amazon Prime Video to start introducing ads early next year

Prime Video viewers in Canada will start seeing ads on the Amazon streaming service early next year. "To continue investing in compelling content and keep...

Corus releases on-air staff ahead of format flip at Winnipeg’s Peggy @ 99.1

Corus Entertainment has released its on-air staff at its Winnipeg Soft AC station, Peggy @ 99.1 (CFPG-FM), ahead of a format flip. The station had...

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