Tag: Western Association of Broadcasters

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Google moves forward with Canadian...

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) says it’s concerned commercial broadcasters – the largest employer of journalists in Canada – aren’t represented on the...

Cam Cowie, Clayton Dreger inducted into WAB Hall of Fame

Cam Cowie and Clayton Dreger have been inducted into the Western Association of Broadcasters (WAB) Hall of Fame. Cowie, Senior Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer...

Conrad Black comments result in walkout at WAB conference

Conrad Black is a lot of things...a Donald Trump and Richard Nixon apologist, a big fan of Henry Kissinger and Rex Murphy, and an optimist...

WABE 2024 registration officially open

As we open registration to the 2024 WABE Convention, we're thrilled this year to welcome new friends from diverse and vibrant media and entertainment...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Federal budget includes support for...

CBC/Radio-Canada received an additional $42 million in support in the 2024 federal budget, on top of its $1.4-billion public funding allocation. CBC President and...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CBC/Radio-Canada unveils National Indigenous Strategy

CBC/Radio-Canada has unveiled the public broadcaster’s first-ever National Indigenous Strategy. Strengthening Relations, Walking Together is a three-year plan committing to better reflect and serve...

Radio & Podcast News – Bell Media shutters six AM stations,...

Bell Media’s NewsTalk 1290 CJBK London, TSN 1260 (CFRN-AM) Edmonton, BNN Bloomberg Radio 1410 (CFTE-AM) Vancouver, Funny 1040 (CKST-AM) Vancouver, Funny 1290 (CFRW-AM) Winnipeg,...

Barry Lamb, Tony King join WAB Hall of Fame

The Western Association of Broadcasters (WAB) wrapped up their 87th annual conference in Banff on Thursday, June 8 with the WAB Gold Medal Awards...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Suicide scenes requires 13+ rating,...

A Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) panel has ruled that themes of murder, suicide and domestic violence require a certain level of viewer maturity,...

WAB gears up for 87th Conference

One of the longest-running broadcasting conferences in the country is set to host its 87th edition, June 7-8. The Western Association of Broadcasters (WAB) returns...