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Postmedia to acquire Saltwire Network, Halifax Chronicle Herald
Postmedia Network announced Friday it has entered into an agreement to acquire Atlantic Canada's largest media purveyor, Saltwire Network and The Halifax Chronicle Herald.
Currently...
Microsoft outage impacts minimal for Canadian broadcasters
Canadian broadcasters say Friday's Microsoft outage caused minimal disruption, for the most part, in some cases due to the ingenuity of on-air staff.
Triggered early...
Bell files injunction against Rogers in Warner Bros. Discovery content battle
Bell Media is seeking an injunction against Rogers Sports & Media, attempting to quash its competitor's ability to broadcast some Warner Bros. Discovery content,...
The Weekly Briefing
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Ian Lurie has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Stingray Group, in addition to retaining his current role as Executive Chairman...
Rogers adds free ad-supported Disney+ to cable packages
Rogers is continuing its drive to win on content, making the ad-supported version of Disney+ available to Rogers TV customers at no additional cost,...
‘Taylor Swift Effect’ drove more sports viewership, says MTM study
Media Technology Monitor (MTM) has released its Spring 2024 Sneak Peek Report looking at evolving trends in Canadian media consumption, highlighted by an increase...
The Weekly Briefing
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Corus Entertainment has announced the retirement of President and CEO Doug Murphy, with executives Troy Reeb and John Gossling succeeding him as Co-Chief...
Prime Video greenlights seven new series for Canada
Prime Video has unveiled seven new projects greenlit for Canada, including three to be directed and executive produced by comedian Tom Green.
They include an...
The Weekly Briefing
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Nicole MacIntyre has been announced as the Toronto Star’s next Editor-in-Chief, succeeding Anne Marie Owens who will pass the mantle, effective July 11....
The Weekly Briefing
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Brett Adnum has been named the new President of Golden West Broadcasting. Adnum has held the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) since...
