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CRTC finds misleading telco sales practices occurring to an “unacceptable degree”

The CRTC says it will implement a nationwide secret shopper program, among other measures to be considered, to try...

TekSavvy questions data omissions in CRTC report

TekSavvy has issued a letter to the CRTC questioning the quality of its 2018 Communications Monitoring Report. Published on Dec....

CRTC & Telecom News – TekSavvy questions CRTC reporting standards

TekSavvy Solutions Inc. has issued a letter to the CRTC calling for greater transparency and disclosure regarding the 2018 Communications Monitoring Report, published in December....

Gen Xers most likely to stream AM/FM radio: MTM

Generation Xers, those aged 38 to 51, are most likely to stream AM/FM radio, according to a recent report...

Canadian Media News In Brief – Women quoted three times less than men in Canadian news stories

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) Radio Council is calling for foreign-based digital audio and music services like Spotify...

Former Vice Canada employees charged with conspiracy to import cocaine

Two former Vice Canada employees have been charged with conspiracy to import cocaine, following an investigation into a drug mule...

Bell Let’s Talk Day raises $7.2 million in support of mental health

Bell says this year's Bell Let's Talk Day raised $7,272,134.95 for Canadian mental health programs. Total Bell Let's Talk Day...

CRTC, Telecom & Awards News In Brief – Netflix says it shouldn’t be obligated to contribute to Canadian content funds

Netflix says it shouldn't be obligated to contribute to Canadian content funds, arguing that Canada is better served by...

Canadian Journalism & Awards News In Brief – Concordia students to protest unpaid internships

Concordia University’s Journalism department is joining thousands of Quebec students who’ve moved to strike to protest unpaid internships. Concordia...

CRTC and Telecom News In Brief – CRTC asks for authority to regulate Netflix, Spotify

The CRTC asks for authority to regulate online service providers like Netflix and Spotify, and fine broadcasters, among other...

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