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Lisa LaFlamme among new Order of Canada appointees

CTV News anchor Lisa LaFlamme, Lionsgate Entertainment founder Frank Giustra, Food Network Canada host Michael Smith, and Dragons' Den entrepreneur Jim Treliving are among...

CRTC, Telecom & Media News – CRTC data shows broadcast revenues continue to decline

The Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel has released its What We Heard Report reflecting feedback gathered during its consultations into the modernization of...

BTLR panel releases its “What We Heard Report”

The Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel has released its What We Heard Report reflecting feedback gathered during its consultations into the modernization of Canada's communications...

CRTC, Telecom & Media News – Federal Court of Appeal to hear Quebecor’s appeal of CRTC decision

The Federal Court of Appeal has agreed to hear Quebecor’s argument asking for a CRTC decision to be overturned stemming from its ongoing carriage...

Feds direct CRTC to bring down cost of internet, cellphone bills

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) has tabled the final version of a policy direction that requires the CRTC to take steps to bring...

Toronto Raptors NBA Championship Parade to air live on Rogers, Bell TV & radio

Rogers and Bell Media have announced they will air the Toronto Raptors NBA Championship Parade LIVE across their respective television, radio and online platforms...

Missing & Murdered podcast among CJF honourees

The 2019 Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards were handed out Thursday evening with CBC News podcast Missing & Murdered: Finding Cleo earning the CJF Jackman Award...

CRTC, Telecom & Media News – Northwestel agrees to spend $5 million on network upgrades

The CRTC has announced that Northwestel has agreed to spend $5 million to upgrade its network infrastructure after contravention of the Telecommunications Act. Over...

WAB honours the best of prairie broadcasting

The Western Association of Broadcasters held its 2019 WAB Gold Medal Awards Gala Thursday evening at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Hosted by Global Calgary’s Linda...

CRTC and Canadian Media News – CRTC launches first call for applications for Broadband Fund

The CRTC has launched its first call for applications for the Broadband Fund. The commission is accepting applications until Oct. 3 for projects in...

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