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The CRTC’s fall survey on wireless issues indicates Canadians are complaining less about their wireless services

 GENERAL: The CRTC’s fall survey on wireless issues indicates Canadians are complaining less about their wireless services, but bill shock remains an issue for one-in-five...

The CRTC has declared broadband internet access a basic service for all Canadians

The CRTC has declared broadband internet access a basic service for all Canadians, a decision that could pave the way for universal access to...

Lisa LaFlamme, chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News, is among 26 people being appointed to the Order of Ontario

GENERAL: Lisa LaFlamme, chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News, is among 26 people being appointed to the Order of Ontario. LaFlamme is...

The Western Association of Broadcasters has announced the lineup for its 83rd Annual Conference

 GENERAL: The Western Association of Broadcasters has announced the lineup for its 83rd Annual Conference in Banff, Alberta, June 7-8, 2017. Bloomberg TV’s Amanda Lang...

Conservative Party leadership candidates took aim at the country’s public broadcaster last week

GENERAL: Conservative Party leadership candidates took aim at the country’s public broadcaster last week with Kellie Leitch pitching a plan to scrap the CBC entirely....

Sparknetworks Syndication and Services To Merge With Momentum Media Marketing Inc.

Shawn Smith to Continue as President of Momentum Pat Bohn to Serve as Consultant to the Merged Entity Momentum Media Networks to Launch New Website Vancouver, BC...

The CRTC will now renew the licenses of most TV service providers on a year-to-year basis

TV/FILM/VIDEO: The CRTC will now renew the licenses of most TV service providers on a year-to-year basis, rather than the usual seven-year term. The commission...

Wind Mobile has rebranded as Freedom Mobile

 GENERAL: Wind Mobile has rebranded as Freedom Mobile and launched LTE service. LTE coverage will be rolled out in Toronto and Vancouver on Nov. 27...

The House of Commons Heritage committee study of media and local communities continued looking at the state of the news industry in the digital...

GENERAL: The House of Commons Heritage committee study of media and local communities continued Tuesday, looking at the state of the news industry in the...

Mediacorp Canada Inc. has announced the 2017 winners of its Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition

GENERAL: Mediacorp Canada Inc. has announced the 2017 winners of its Canada's Top 100 Employers competition. Broadcast industry related winners include: Aboriginal Peoples Television Network...

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