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Corus radio & TV scholarships introduced under new corus.Futures brand

Corus Entertainment is launching two new scholarships to support post-secondary broadcasting students from under-represented communities, anchoring all of its...

CRTC approves Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw broadcast assets, subject to conditions

The CRTC has approved Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw’s broadcasting assets, subject to conditions including hiring more journalists at Citytv...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CAJ launches second annual Newsroom Diversity Survey

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) has announced the launch of the 2022 Canadian Newsroom Diversity Survey. The association’s...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC formally removes RT from list of authorized non-Canadian channels

The CRTC has formally removed RT (previously known as Russia Today) and RT France from the List of non-Canadian...

Just one-third of immigrant journalists employed, finds NCM survey

Canada's first-ever study of immigrant and refugee journalists reveals that less than one-third are employed in the Canadian media...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Feds will block transfer of Shaw wireless licences to Rogers

Industry, Science & Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he has concerns about Rogers’ $26-billion proposed takeover of Shaw Communications...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Bell acquires Longueuil-based EBOX

Bell has acquired EBOX, an internet, telephone and television service provider based in Longueuil, Qué. Bell will maintain the...

Quebecor wins piracy ruling against Québec City hotel cable provider

Quebecor has chalked up another win in its fight against piracy with a Federal Court decision sanctioning two Québec...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Postmedia acquires Brunswick News

Postmedia has entered into an agreement with J. D. Irving, Limited (JDI) to purchase  Brunswick News. The proposed acquisition...

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...

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