Online + Digital News

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Latest MTM research looks at what Canadians are watching online

What are Canadians streaming online? According to the latest report from the Media Technology Monitor (MTM), action/drama is the most popular streaming genre with English-speaking...

#Digital News – Amazon Music Unlimited launches in Canada

Amazon Music Unlimited has launched in Canada, giving Canadian customers access to its catalogue of songs, playlists and personalized stations. Joining the previously-launched Prime...

Competition Bureau issues warning to online video streaming services

The Competition Bureau has issued letters to operators of online video streaming services in Canada, warning them to review their marketing practices and related terms...

Google issues baseline for data protection legislation

Google's recently-named Chief Privacy Officer has posted a proposed framework for data protection legislation as the U.S. Congress prepares to write legislation governing how digital...

SiriusXM to acquire Pandora for $3.5B

SiriusXM will acquire music streaming service Pandora in an all-stock transaction valued at $3.5 billion U.S. The subscription satellite radio service says its acquisition of...

Canadian series challenging health trends set for Netflix premiere this month

A User's Guide to Cheating Death, a Canadian docuseries challenging health trends from laser fillers to holistic medicine, is set to premiere on Netflix...

Torstar poised to acquire digital news site iPolitics

Torstar Corporation has announced that through one of its subsidiaries, it has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of iPolitics Inc., the Ottawa-based online...

#Digital News – Canadian Online Publishing Award finalists announced

The Canadian Online Publishing Award finalists have been announced, recognizing excellence in online content. CTV Calgary and RDS.ca are in the running for Best...

Youth-focused CBC Kids News and CBC News Snapchat Discovery launched

CBC News is doubling down on boosting its youth-focused content with the launch of two new digital-first news platforms for kids and young adults - CBC...

Digital News – CBC unveils plans to launch CBC Gem streaming service

CBC has unveiled plans to launch streaming service CBC Gem, promising a less commercial, Canadian experience. Speaking at industry event Content Canada in Toronto...

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