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CBC/Radio-Canada calls for digital media to be brought under Broadcasting Act

CBC/Radio-Canada wants digital media brought under the Broadcasting Act and ISPs and wireless providers to contribute a fixed percentage of...

CRTC asks for authority to regulate online service providers like Netflix

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

CRTC, Telecom and Awards News In Brief

VICE Media Canada’s fight to protect the communications of one of its journalists isn’t over. Despite a November ruling from...

Pruneau new head of Videotron, among Quebecor senior management appointments

Quebecor has started the year by announcing two head office appointments and a new president and CEO of Videotron. Jean-François...

CRTC, Telecom and Conference News In Brief – BCAB changing format, timing of annual conference

The British Columbia Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) has announced that it’s moving its annual conference from mid-May to October...

BCAB changes format and timing of annual conference

The British Columbia Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) has announced that it's moving its annual conference from mid-May to October...

CRTC takes steps to make lower-cost data-only wireless plans available

The CRTC has announced that Bell, Rogers and Telus will offer data-only wireless plans for as low as $15/month, as part...

Canadian Media News In Brief – PETA threatens legal action against Astral Media

The Canadian Media Concentration Research Project has released its report looking at the network media economy, including the state...

CRTC and Telecom News In Brief – More groups say they won’t participate in CRTC ‘Internet Code’ proceedings

The CRTC proceeding into a proposed code of conduct for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is meeting with growing opposition....

VICE calls it a “dark day for press freedom” as SCOC rules against reporter’s right to protect source

VICE Canada is calling it "a dark day for press freedom." The Supreme Court of Canada (SCOC) ruled today that...

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