Tag: CRTC

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

Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast: Cabin Radio editor Ollie Williams

Yellowknife online radio station Cabin Radio was denied an FM licence last year. But then, last summer's wildfires threatened the community of roughly 20,000. That's...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC introduces new fee structure

The CRTC has introduced a new fee structure, taking effect April 1 that will see traditional broadcasters pay a lower percentage of total fees....

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...

Radio & Podcast News – CRTC issues call to serve Calgary...

The CRTC has issued a call for applications to serve the Calgary radio market after receiving an application by Fraser Media Diversity for a...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CBSC says talk host was...

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) has determined that a Kamloops, BC talk show host was entitled to express his opinion on the Israel-Palestine...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CMG and CBC/Radio-Canada reach tentative...

The CRTC has released its annual highlights of the telecommunications sector report for 2022. The Canadian sector experienced a 3.5% increase in total revenues,...

Nathalie Théberge appointed CRTC Vice-Chair

Nathalie Théberge has been appointed Vice-Chairperson of the CRTC, starting April 3. Canadian Heritage announced Théberge's appointment to a five-year term on Thursday. The longtime...

Vista Radio President Bryan Edwards talks pending Bell acquisition

Bell is undertaking its largest restructuring initiative in 30 years, announcing it’s reducing its workforce by 4,800 positions and selling 45 of its 103...

Radio & Podcast News – CRTC issues call for comments on...

The CRTC has approved an application by Golden West Broadcasting to abandon the Religious music format on Reach 96.3 (CJGY-FM) Grande Prairie, AB and...

Broadcasters share of Online News Act funding to be capped at...

Broadcasters will receive a maximum 30% of monetary agreements reached with digital platforms under the Online News Act, with CBC/Radio-Canada's share of the funding...