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Facebook, Instagram to start charging sales tax in Canada

Facebook will start charging sales tax on ads purchased through its physical offices in Canada, becoming the first technology giant to do so. The move...

McFarland new host of CHQR’s Calgary Today

Joe McFarland will be the new host of afternoon talk show Calgary Today on Global News Radio 770 CHQR, starting Sept. 4. McFarland has...

Gina K departs CHOM for Rock 105.1 Halifax

Gina Kennedy, aka Gina K, is the new afternoon drive host on recently-rebranded Evanov FM Rock 105.1 (CKHY-FM) Halifax. Kennedy, who arrives from legendary Montreal rock...

Carcasole named Global News weekend anchor

Global Toronto reporter Mark Carcasole has been named the new Global News weekend anchor, effective Sept. 15. Carcasole will anchor the weekend 6 p.m. and...

Newcap, Bell Media come together to host Fredericton Strong Benefit Concert

Newcap Radio and Bell Media are coming together to host the Fredericton Strong Benefit Concert on Oct. 6, following tragic events earlier this month that...

TIFF names film producer Joana Vicente as ED

TIFF has announced that independent film producer Joana Vicente will be its incoming executive director and co-head. Vicente, currently executive director of the New York-based...

Former WideOrbit sales exec files age discrimination suit

A former sales executive with WideOrbit has filed an age discrimination suit against the company in the U.S. seeking lost pay and benefits, as well...

CRTC launches online survey on telco sales practices

The CRTC has launched an online survey asking Canadians about the sales practices of large telecommunications service providers, like Bell, Rogers and Telus. Canadians have...

Netflix taps Facebook exec Rachel Whetstone to head global comms

Netflix has hired high-profile Facebook exec Rachel Whetstone to lead the company's communications globally. Whetstone fills the role of Chief Communications Officer, which has been...

CMF says women now helm 40 per cent of TV productions it funds

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has released its annual report for the 2017/18 fiscal year, saying women now hold 40 per cent of leadership...

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