Tag: CBC News

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

CBC’s Joanne McPherson recognized with RTDNA Distinguished Service Award

RTDNA Canada is recognizing Joanne McPherson with its 2023 Distinguished Service Award, presented to a member who has played a major role in the...

Online & Digital Media News – ZoomerMedia acquires The Peak, Ludwig...

ZoomerMedia has announced its acquisition of The Peak Media Collective Inc. (PMC). Founded in 2020 by Brett Chang, Alex Blumenstein, and Taylor Scollon, with...

Online & Digital Media News – CBC resumes limited activity on...

MTM JR. has released its 5th annual report on Canadian kids' media consumption behaviours. Focused on kids, aged 2-17, some of its findings include...

David Cochrane named new host of CBC’s ‘Power & Politics’

David Cochrane has been named the new host of CBC News Network’s flagship daily political program, Power & Politics. A longtime replacement host on...

CBC launches ‘CBC News Explore’ FAST channel

CBC News Explore has launched, the public broadcaster's new free ad-supported streaming (FAST) news channel, available on digital and connected TV platforms. The channel will...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Competition Bureau seeking full block...

The Rogers/Shaw merger is headed for a potentially protracted hearing process with the failure of a second attempt at mediation. Quebecor Inc., Rogers Communications...

CBC News announces closure of China bureau

CBC News has announced the closure of the public broadcaster's China bureau, citing its inability to secure visas for its journalists from the Chinese...

Susan Ormiston named CBC News’ International Climate Correspondent

CBC News veteran Susan Ormiston has been appointed to the newly-created role of International Climate Correspondent, as the public broadcaster positions itself as a...

CBC News to launch FAST channel this fall

CBC News has announced it will launch a free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channel this fall as part of a new strategic approach to better...

Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast: Susan Marjetti, General Manager of CBC...

It's not often media outlets announce they're hiring in the current climate, but CBC News has started recruiting for 14 new permanent positions, focused...