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Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – 86th WAB conference to go ahead June 8-9

Western Association of Broadcasters (WAB) has announced its 86th conference will go ahead in-person, June 8-9 at the Banff Fairmont Springs. This year’s speakers...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Bell Media ad revenue up 11.8 per cent in Q4

BCE has reported results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and full-year 2021, announcing a 5.1% or $0.18 per share increase in the BCE annual...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CMPA, CAB welcome introduction of Online Streaming Act

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) are among the groups welcoming the federal government’s introduction of the...

CMPA, CAB welcome introduction of Online Streaming Act

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) are among the groups welcoming the federal government’s introduction of the...

Marla Boltman to head public broadcaster watchdog ‘FRIENDS’

Marla Boltman has been appointed Executive Director and Spokesperson of public broadcaster watchdog FRIENDS (formerly Friends of Canadian Broadcasting), effective immediately. Ahead of the anticipated introduction...

CAJ encouraging preemptive action to ensure safety of journalists covering truck convoy

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is encouraging preemptive action to ensure the safety of journalists covering the ongoing trucker's convoy protesting a vaccine...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC issues $300K in fines for Dark Web activity

The CRTC's Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer has issued penalties totalling $300,000 to four Canadians for their involvement in the Dark Web marketplace Canadian...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Corus hits new streaming subscription milestone

Corus Entertainment has delivered first quarter results, reporting a consolidated revenue increase of 10% for the quarter, while consolidated segment profit decreased 1%. The...

Jordan Banks exits as President of Rogers Sports & Media

Jordan Banks is exiting Rogers Communications as President of Rogers Sports & Media (RSM). He'll be replaced by Colette Watson, RSM's former SVP of...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – BDUs, Cable, DTH continue downward revenue trend in latest CRTC data release

The CRTC has released its Communications Market Report, reflecting current trends up to March 2021. BDU revenues of $1.98B continued a downward trend, slipping...

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