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Media & Journalism News – Jack Webster Awards recognize excellence in B.C. journalism

The 2019 Jack Webster Awards, recognizing excellence in journalism in B.C., were handed out Nov. 7. CBC claimed three awards, including Excellence in Digital...

CBSC overwhelmed with ‘Coach’s Corner’ complaints

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) says it's been so overwhelmed by complaints about Saturday's Coach's Corner segment in which Don Cherry referred to...

OAB Awards recap: Paul Larche inducted into Hall of Fame, ‘Bookie’ remembered

The Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) handed out its annual awards Thursday recognizing the radio staff behind Creative, Promotions, and Sales as well as...

The Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) Connection 2019 conference gets underway today

The Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) Connection 2019 conference gets underway today. Among the new additions to this year’s programming schedule are a Production...

CRTC, Telecom & Media News – CRTC delays mobile wireless review hearing

The CRTC has delayed its mobile wireless review public hearing until Feb. 18. The Commissioner of Competition has requested more time to complete an...

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group acquires stake in Edmonton’s Lift Interactive

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group (JPBG) has acquired a minority stake in Edmonton digital agency Lift Interactive. Founded in 2002 by Micah and Kristi Slavens,...

CBSC seeking younger adjudicators

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) is looking to recruit younger adjudicators. Sylvie Courtemanche, chair of the CBSC, says particularly when it comes to adjudicating...

Martine Turcotte set to retire from Bell in New Year

Martine Turcotte, Vice Chair, Québec, will retire from BCE Inc. in January after 31 years with the company. Turcotte, who joined Bell as legal counsel...

Media & Regulatory News – CAJ condemns assault on CTV Ottawa cameraman

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is condemning an assault on a CTV News photographer Friday. CTV Ottawa cameraman Chris Scott was punched multiple...

#Elxn43: Where to watch, listen and stream

TV: CBC Canada Votes 2019: Election Night starts at 6:30 p.m. ET. on CBC TV and CBC News Network, as well as CBC Gem, cbcnews.ca and the CBC News...

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