Tag: Canada

All things Canada from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

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REVOLVING DOOR: Roger Ashby has announced his retirement from the CHUM 104.5 morning show after a half-century with the CHUM stations. Ashby’s last broadcast will...

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RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST: News Talk Sauga 960 AM (CKNT-AM) Mississauga officially launched daily programming Monday morning, with its on-air lineup featuring Mike Bullard and former CRTC commissioner...

Corus inks W Network-Hallmark Channel partnership

Corus Entertainment and Crown Media Family Network have announced a multi-year, multi-platform partnership that will bring Hallmark Channel content to the W Network. Beginning Nov. 1, Hallmark...

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REVOLVING DOOR: Barb Williams, executive vice-president and COO, Corus Entertainment is retiring effective Oct. 31. Williams joined Corus as part of the company's acquisition of...

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RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST: The CRTC has approved Stingray Digital Group’s purchase of Newfoundland Capital Corporation Limited (NCCL) and its radio and television stations for $523,949,242. Stingray will...

CTV News announces partnership with POLITICO

CTV News has announced a new content partnership with U.S.-based subscription service POLITICO, which recently launched on this side of the border as POLITICO Pro Canada. Headquartered in...

The Shape of Water, Alias Grace win big at DGC Awards

Oscar-winning feature film The Shape of Water and television miniseries Alias Grace were the big winners at the 2018 DGC Awards. Handed out on Saturday night,...

Bell and Ford partner on ‘Connected Car’ Wi-Fi service

Bell is partnering with Ford, announcing that it's the first Canadian wireless service provider to enable built-in Wi-Fi hotspots in supported Ford and Lincoln vehicles with...

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REVOLVING DOOR: Manon Brouillette is stepping down after 14 years with Quebecor, the last five as president and CEO of Videotron. Brouillette will leave at...

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RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST: Bryan Hall celebrated 65 years in broadcasting on Wednesday. “Hallsy” was celebrated at an Edmonton Broadcasters Club luncheon with 170 guests in attendance. Mayor...