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Pattison Media acquires Western Media Group

Pattison Media has announced the company's acquisition of Vancouver-based marketing solutions company, Western Media Group (WMG). WMG offers media solutions to advertisers, media buying services...

Tonya Williams, Director X among 2023 Legacy Awards honourees

The first four recipients of this year's Legacy Awards, celebrating Black Canadian talent, have been announced, including actress and Reelworld Film Festival founder Tonya...

CRTC approves first FM radio station for Lunenburg, NS

The CRTC has approved an application by radio veteran James Scott Clements for a broadcasting licence to operate Lunenburg, Nova Scotia's first commercial FM...

DGC announces TV nominees

The DGC (Directors Guild of Canada) has unveiled its initial round of nominees, recognizing achievement in television series, movies for television and mini-series. Winners...

ISIS doc ROJEK to represent Canada in Oscar race

ROJEK will represent Canada in the nomination process for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. Written and directed by Zaynê Akyol, and produced...

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...

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