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CRTC decisions still leave traditional players shouldering more of Cancon burden, says CAB
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) says while new directives unveiled by the CRTC on Thursday address several longstanding priorities, significant issues remain unresolved,...
CRTC unveils new CPE exemptions, establishes SEI fund
The CRTC has unveiled its latest efforts to modernize the Broadcasting Act, setting new rules that will exempt private Canadian broadcasters generating less than...
Regulation must move away from 20th century mandates, says Music Canada...
The Canadian music industry is grappling with the "copyright issue of our lifetime" - Artificial Intelligence - and a shifting regulatory landscape that must...
Rogers offering voluntary buyouts to roughly 10K employees
Rogers Communications is offering voluntary departure packages to roughly half of its employees, excluding those at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) and the...
Media job losses directly linked to foreign ad outflow, says latest...
Canada's radio and TV broadcast sector shed 1,100 jobs in just one year in 2024, according to the latest report from Canadian Media Means...
Rogers slashes spending, bets on sports
Rogers Communications CEO Tony Staffieri outlined a disciplined roadmap for the telecom giant’s future Wednesday, telling the company's AGM that it will reduce capital...
Canadian Heritage unveils audiovisual sector advisory panel
Canadian Heritage has unveiled the members of an advisory panel appointed to guide modernizing federal support to the audiovisual sector.
Announced by Canadian Identity and...
CRTC approves CPAC application to increase wholesale rate
The CRTC has approved an application by CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel) to increase its mandatory per subscriber monthly wholesale rate as the channel's...
Corus Q2 revenue down 15 per cent amid sharp uptick in...
Corus Entertainment has announced its second quarter financial results, reporting a disconnect between its top and bottom lines as aggressive cost-cutting and programming delays offset a...
Colette Watson to retire as president of Rogers Sports & Media
Colette Watson is set to retire as president of Rogers Sports & Media.
Watson had been in the role since 2022, following Jordan Bank's exit...
Lilly Singh to receive Trailblazer Honours award
Host, actress, comedian and advocate Lilly Singh will receive this year's Trailblazer Honours award, recognizing women blazing new trails across radio, television, digital media...
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