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Chris Scheetz departing Edmonton’s CISN Country after 35 years

Chris Scheetz is embarking on a new chapter, announcing Wednesday morning that he's bidding farewell to Edmonton's CISN Country 103.9 after more than three...

CBC/Radio-Canada employees ratify new collective agreement

CBC/Radio-Canada employees represented by the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) have ratified a new collective agreement. The three-year deal, covering the period from April 1, 2024...

Indigenous Screen Office announces initial podcast slate

The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is partnering with Acast as it announces an inaugural slate of 12 projects under its Podcasting Program. Acast will provide...

CBC/Radio-Canada heads into New York Festivals Radio Awards with 19 shortlisted programs

CBC/Radio-Canada is heading into the New York Festivals Radio Awards with 19 programs on this year's shortlist. With awards set to be handed out at...

Double digit OTT growth projected through 2026, says Convergence report

Canadian subscription streaming revenue grew an estimated 14% last year to $3.73 billion and is forecast to grow another 14% in 2024, according to...

Traditional broadcasters to pay lower regulatory fees, starting April 1

Traditional broadcasters will pay lower fees starting April 1, under a new structure the CRTC announced this week. Drafted with an eye to striking a...

Yuk Yuk’s Media content and production venture launches

Yuk Yuk’s International Stand-Up Comedy and Icarus Capital Corporation have unveiled new content development and production venture, Yuk Yuk’s Media. On track to start releasing...

Unifor stages ‘Shame on Bell’ rally in Ottawa

Unifor rallied in Ottawa on Tuesday, calling out Bell Canada (BCE) for postponing a scheduled appearance before the House of Commons Heritage Committee a...

Legendary Vancouver reporter George Garrett signs off at 89

George Garrett, who for more than four decades helped Vancouver's 980 CKNW earn its reputation as a destination for breaking news, has passed away...

Marilyn Denis, John Brunton among Canadian Academy ‘Special Award’ recipients

Broadcaster Marilyn Denis, Insight Productions CEO John Brunton, Reelworld founder Tonya Williams, and late filmmaker Jeff Barnaby have been revealed as the Academy of...

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