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Close to two years after the CRTC approved CJCS Stratford’s move from AM to FM

Close to two years after the CRTC approved CJCS Stratford's move from AM to FM, Vista Radio launched Juice FM on Aug. 3.  Listeners...

The CRTC has renewed CBC’s television and radio licenses to just Aug. 31, 2019

The CRTC has renewed CBC’s television and radio licenses to just Aug. 31, 2019. The commission says with the term of current CBC president...

CRTC financial data shows private conventional (over-the-air) television in Canada lost $121 million in 2015-16

CRTC financial data shows private conventional (over-the-air) television in Canada lost $121 million in 2015-16 ($719M over five years). This is the fifth consecutive...

The CRTC’s latest financial data shows commercial radio stations in Canada experienced negative growth for the third consecutive year

The CRTC’s latest financial data shows commercial radio stations in Canada experienced negative growth for the third consecutive year in 2016, especially when it...

Rogers Communications Inc. Q2 results show continued strength in its wireless business

Rogers Communications Inc. Q2 results show continued strength in its wireless business, with the lowest rate of subscriber turnover since 2009. Profit grew 35...

Among the appointments to the Order of Canada on June 30, were several arts, entertainment and broadcast media veterans

Among the appointments to the Order of Canada on June 30, were several arts, entertainment and broadcast media veterans. Actors Mike Myers and Catherine...

Barbara Frum, the late host of CBC Radio’s As It Happens and The Journal, has been inducted into the CBC News Hall of Fame

Barbara Frum, the late host of CBC Radio's As It Happens and The Journal, has been inducted into the CBC News Hall of Fame....

Wawatay Communications Society has announced cross-party support from several MPs asking Canadian Heritage Min. Melanie Joly to repeal the CRTC decision awarding radio licences...

Wawatay Communications Society has announced cross-party support from several MPs asking Canadian Heritage Min. Melanie Joly to repeal the CRTC decision awarding radio licences...

RTDNA has announced the winners of the 2017 national Edward R. Murrow Awards

RTDNA has announced the winners of the 2017 national Edward R. Murrow Awards, recognizing outstanding work produced by radio, television and digital news organizations...

The CRTC has renewed the licenses of eight Newcap Radio stations through 2024

The CRTC has renewed the licenses of eight Newcap Radio stations through 2024. The stations include CIXF-FM Brooks, AB; CFCW-AM Camrose, AB; CKDQ-AM Drumheller,...

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