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Richard Cormier appointed Director General of NFB

Richard Cormier has been appointed Director General, Programming, Creation, Distribution and Marketing, and Head of Programming for the National Film Board (NFB). Cormier, who...

CRTC shares plan for implementing Online News Act

The CRTC has shared its plan for implementing Bill C-18, the Online News Act, starting with the launch of public consultations this fall. The federal...

CBC Gem now available on Roku platform in Canada

CBC Gem is now available on the Roku platform in Canada. The addition of the public broadcaster's streaming service gives Roku users access to more than...

FRIENDS leading Meta boycott over news blocking

Public broadcasting and Canadian culture advocate FRIENDS is leading a boycott of Facebook and Instagram, in response to Meta's move to block news on...

CRTC initiates two-year deferral on radio complaints, applications

The CRTC announced Tuesday it will defer new applications or complaints relating to radio for the next two years as it focuses on implementing...

Phil Lind remembered as ‘class act’ by friends, competitors

Colleagues, friends and competitors are remembering Phil Lind today. The longtime Rogers Communications executive and Vice Chair of its board passed away Sunday at...

CMG members at TVO walk off the job

TVO journalists and producers, represented by the Canadian Media Guild (CMG), walked off the job at 10:30 a.m. ET Monday. Without a contract since October...

CMPA unveils Indiescreen Awards nominees

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) has unveiled the nominees for its annual Indiescreen Awards, recognizing excellence among Canadian independent feature film producers. To be...

Rogers Communications Vice Chair Phil Lind has died

Phil Lind, a close confidante of Rogers Communications (RCI) founder Ted Rogers and a longtime director of the company, has passed away. He was...

Gary Slaight named to Canada’s Walk of Fame

Broadcast industry leader and philanthropist Gary Slaight is among the 2023 Canada’s Walk of Fame inductees. Slaight, 72, is the President and CEO of Slaight Communications,...

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