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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...

OP-ED: In times of crisis, access to news is not a privilege but a necessity

I found myself in awe at the power of radio at the age of 15, when I walked into the University of Guelph radio...

CBC unveils fall podcast and audio slate

CBC has unveiled its fall 2023 podcast and audio slate that includes the debut of new series exploring the disappearance of a gay rights...

ZoomerMedia acquires Toronto digital marketing agency TitusOne

ZoomerMedia has announced the acquisition of Toronto-based digital marketing agency TitusOne, including its software IP hosted video platform, as the legacy media company continues...

DGC unveils 2023 Discovery Award long list

The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) has announced the 2023 Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award long list, highlighting up-and-coming directors to watch out for...

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