Tag: Canada

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

The Weekly Briefing

RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST: The CRTC has approved the first commercial radio station for Assiniboia, SK, south of Moose Jaw, population 2,389. Former Saskatoon Media Group programming manager...

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REVOLVING DOOR Pablo Rodriguez is the new Minister of Canadian Heritage. The Montreal MP succeeds Melanie Joly who takes over as the minister responsible for...

Powergold music scheduling software now available in Canada for barter

Powergold music scheduling software is now available in Canada for barter from Momentum Media Networks. The move is a first for music scheduling. Michael...

Jim Pattison among Canadians to receive star on Canada’s Walk of...

Jim Pattison, founder of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, is among the Canadians who’ll receive a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame later this...

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  RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST: John Ashbridge’s legacy of support for Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation will carry on with the establishment of the John Ashbridge Memorial Fund, in memory...

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REVOLVING DOOR: Roger Petersen has been named co-host of Citytv Toronto’s Breakfast Television. Petersen joins co-host Dina Pugliese, along with Stella Acquisto, who joins the...

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RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST: Corus Entertainment and TPX (The Podcast Exchange) have announced a sales partnership that will see TPX sell Corus podcasts in Canada and the U.S....

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REVOLVING DOOR: Bro Jake Edwards’ last day on the TSN 1040 (CKST-AM) Vancouver morning show is June 29. Edwards, who joined the station in 2013,...

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  RADIO/AUDIO/PODCAST: Rogers Radio has launched the Frequency Podcast Network and new original podcast series The Big Story. Available weekdays at 6 a.m. ET, The Big...

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REVOLVING DOOR: JAZZ.FM91 (CJRT-FM) Toronto has cut four hosts including Jaymz Bee, a 16-year station veteran; Mark Wigmore, morning host and senior arts editor; and...