Tag: News

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

Three in 10 Canadians actively avoiding news, says MTM report

Three in 10 online Canadians are actively avoiding news content, according to a newly-published report from Media Technology Monitor (MTM). The report, gauging Canadian perspectives...

Meta testing news blocking in Canada in response to Bill C-18

Content from news outlets, including news publishers and broadcasters, will not be available on Facebook and Instagram in Canada if Bill C-18, the Online...

Majority of Canadians want transparency around AI and news content, says...

A strong majority of Canadians (92%) believe that news organizations should have clear and transparent policies on how they use artificial intelligence (AI) to...

Village Media CEO Jeff Elgie

Jeff Elgie is the CEO of Village Media, a growing network of more than two dozen local news sites that run on the Sault...

Google news blocking test amounts to ‘bully tactics,’ says CAB President

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is accusing Google of using bullying tactics as the digital giant confirms it's been testing limiting Canadian users...

CBC establishes permanent bureau in Lethbridge

CBC is establishing a permanent bureau in Lethbridge, AB as it expands its coverage of southern Alberta. "I'm excited to launch our permanent bureau in Lethbridge...

Online & Digital Media News – TV and internet remain key...

Media Technology Monitor (MTM) says almost 80% of English-speaking Canadian adults and 74% of French speakers are now reading news online. MTM's data indicates...

Canadians consuming more news online, says latest MTM release

Almost 80% of English-speaking Canadian adults and 74% of French speakers are now reading news online, according to the latest data release from Media...

Young and Northcott named new hosts of CBC News: World Report

Marcia Young and John Northcott have been announced as the new hosting team on flagship CBC Radio morning newscast, CBC News: World Report. Young shifts from weekends...

Legendary radio newsman Andy Walsh has passed away

Andy Walsh, a legendary news radio presence for more than 65 years at stations across the country, has passed away from cancer. He was...