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Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CBSC finds CTV and CP24 in violation for March broadcasts

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) has released two decisions, the first in regards to a news report about a stabbing in North Vancouver...

Shushma Datt and The Tyee to be recognized at 2021 Webster Awards

South Asian broadcasting trailblazer Shushma Datt and B.C.-based journalism non-profit The Tyee will be recognized at the upcoming Jack Webster Foundation Awards. Datt will be...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Xplornet acquires Manitoba’s Swift High Speed

Xplornet Communications has announced the acquisition of Swift High Speed, a rural broadband service provider headquartered in Steinbach, MB. Swift High Speed provides fibre-to-the-home...

MTM looks at newcomers and the news

Media Technology Monitor (MTM) has undertaken its first annual study looking at how newcomers to Canada consume news and their perceptions of Canadian media. Focused...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – GM and TELUS partner on connected-vehicle tech

GM Canada and TELUS are working together to connect GM’s next-generation vehicles to TELUS’ 5G network. This represents the first time GM has selected...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CMG files for conciliation after breakdown in talks with The Canadian Press

Canadian Media Guild (CMG) has filed for conciliation in Ontario and Québec following a breakdown in talks with The Canadian Press (CP). The newswire...

CMG files for conciliation after breakdown in talks with The Canadian Press

After a year and a half of bargaining with little progress, the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) has filed for conciliation in Ontario and Québec...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Rogers acquires Nova Scotia’s Seaside Communications

Seaside Communications and Rogers Communications have announced a joint agreement that would see Rogers acquire the Sydney, NS-based, locally-operated telecommunications company. Serving Cape Breton...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Bell Media lays off 27 in Toronto, reclassifies another 22 jobs

Unifor says Bell Media has announced the layoff of 27 staff and reclassified another 22 jobs at its Queen Street location in Toronto. The...

Bell Media lays off 27 staff, reclassifies 22 jobs in Toronto

Unifor says Bell Media has announced the layoff of 27 staff and reclassified another 22 jobs at its Queen Street location in Toronto. The union...

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