Tag: Broadcasting

All things Broadcasting from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

RTDNA Canada President Lis Travers

Over the last number of years, RTDNA Canada's membership had dwindled to just over 100 members as newsrooms tighten budgets and freeze travel for...

Quebecor Media to cut 240 jobs as TVA Group reports year-end...

Quebecor Media has announced it's cutting 240 jobs, including 140 positions across TVA Group's broadcasting, publishing and film production divisions. The restructuring was announced Thursday...

Former broadcaster and Ontario Lt.-Gov. David Onley has died

Former television journalist, author and 28th lieutenant governor of Ontario David Onley passed away Saturday. He was 72. The first person with a disability to...

Michelle van Beusekom named new CEO of B.C.’s Knowledge Network

Michelle van Beusekom has been named the new President and CEO of British Columbia public broadcaster, Knowledge Network. van Beusekom has had a more than...

George Lagogianes to sign off from CP24

Veteran broadcaster George Lagogianes, co-host of CP24 BREAKFAST, has announced his retirement. Lagogianes, whose 36-year broadcast career has included stops at MuchMusic, Citytv, and CBC,...

CRTC allows broadcasters to operate one more FM, upholds CanCon requirements

The CRTC has released the results of its latest commercial radio review, allowing broadcasters to operate one more FM station in the same market,...

CKIQ-FM Iqaluit owner Glenn Craig on embracing CanCon

While the issue of CanCon quotas is contentious, CKIQ-FM Iqaluit recently took the bold step of revamping its format to an all-Canadian playlist. The move,...

Unifor calls for Bill C-11 amendments to maintain local news

Unifor is calling for amendments to Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, directed specifically at preserving local news as employment levels in broadcasting decline. Unifor...

Optimism amid uncertainty at OAB’s Connection ’22

The Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) Connection '22 came back with a bang as it returned in-person for the first time since 2019. If there...

CBC/Radio-Canada licence renewal decision referred back to CRTC for re-evalution

Canadian Heritage Min. Pablo Rodriguez and the federal cabinet have referred the CRTC's June CBC/Radio-Canada licence renewal decision back to the commission for re-evaluation. The...