The Weekly Briefing
RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
Canada 2020, the Ottawa-based think-tank, has launched a new podcast network dedicated to Canadian politics, policy, government affairs, media and big ideas. The 2020...
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RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
Numeris’ Spring 2018 Radio Diary survey did not include the Radio Central Markets of Saint John, NB; Kingston; Windsor; Regina; Saskatoon; Lethbridge; Red Deer;...
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GENERAL:
The BC Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) handed out its Best in Province awards for Radio and Television at last week’s President’s Dinner & Awards...
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GENERAL:
The BC Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) conference is underway this week in Kelowna. Thursday evening marks the 71st Annual President’s Dinner & Awards Gala,...
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RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
Roundhouse Radio (CIRH-FM) Vancouver went dark on May 6 with the station’s ownership group confirming that an offer has been received from an unnamed...
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RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
Stingray Digital Group has announced its intention to acquire Newcap Radio owner Newfoundland Capital Corporation for $506 million, including the assumption of net debt...
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TV/FILM/VIDEO:
David Cronenberg is being honoured by the Venice International Film Festival with its Golden Lion for lifetime achievement. The Canadian director and screenwriter, 75,...
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RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
BNN Bloomberg has announced the launch of BNN Bloomberg Radio, which Bell Media is billing as Canada’s first business news radio station. Launching Apr....
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SIGN-OFFS:
Tyler Bieber, 29, and Brody Hinz, 18, on Apr. 6, near Tisdale, SK. Tyler Bieber joined Golden West Broadcasting in his hometown of Humboldt in...
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RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST:
Ruby Carr of Newcap Vancouver is this year’s Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year, in memory of radio programmer Steve Young. A prominent...
