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CBC cuts to be minimized through retirements, unfilled vacancies: CMG

The Canadian Media Guild (CMG), which represents CBC/Radio-Canada employees outside Quebec, says it's working to minimize the impact of...

CBC issues layoff notices to 35 staff citing budget pressures

CBC has given 35 employees a "notice of redundancy" amidst budget pressures. The majority of the affected positions are in...

Matt Devlin named Sports Media Canada’s Broadcaster of the Year

Toronto Raptors play-by-play announcer Matt Devlin has been named Sports Media Canada's Broadcaster of the Year. Devlin was among eight...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

CBSC seeking younger adjudicators

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

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