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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...

CBC Gem streaming service to launch later this year

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

Digital Media News – Humbolt “ethical music streaming” has launched

Humbolt, a platform dedicated solely to independent music has launched, self-described as “ethical music streaming.” Subscription rates start at $2.99/month, with Humbolt claiming that...

Netflix hires CMF VP Cardin as first Canadian employee

Netflix has hired Stéphane Cardin, VP of Industry and Public Affairs for the Canada Media Fund (CMF), as its first Canadian employee. According to La...

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