Tag: CBC

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

Federal budget includes roadmap for digital tax, emergency CBC funding

The Trudeau government's first budget in more than two years includes a roadmap for introducing a Digital Services Tax (DST) that would be applied...

CBC unveils highlights of Olympic coverage to be led by veteran...

With the countdown on to the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic Games this summer, CBC/Radio-Canada has unveiled highlights of its upcoming round-the-clock coverage and the broadcast...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Manitoba moves to implement digital...

The Province of Manitoba is the latest government to indicate it will force online streaming, video, e-commerce and other digital platforms to start collecting...

Women’s prison series headlines CBC Podcasts’ spring slate

CBC Podcasts has released details of its Spring 2021 slate, headlined by original series Life Jolt and A Death In Cryptoland, alongside new seasons...

Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast: CJF Lifetime Achievement Award honouree Dan...

The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) annually recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to journalism in Canada. This year's honouree is Dan...

CBC announces Kim’s Convenience spin-off, new series for Andrew Phung

In the wake of the cancellation of Kim's Convenience, CBC has announced details of a new spin-off series for Nicole Power and a new...

TV & Film News – William F. White establishes Fortress Studio...

William F. White International (WFW) has announced its first studio offering in Calgary and tenth in Canada. Fortress Studio will offer clients 97,500 sq....

Sign Offs

Bill McVean, 94, on March 21, following complications from multiple strokes. Born in Windsor, McVean served with the RCAF spitfire squadron in France, Belgium...

Kim’s Convenience to conclude after five seasons

Kim’s Convenience will conclude in April after five seasons, CBC and sitcom producer Thunderbird Entertainment announced Monday. Based on the award-winning play by Ins Choi...

TV & Film News – Schitt’s Creek adds two Golden Globes...

Schitt's Creek beat out fellow nominees Ted Lasso, The Great, The Flight Attendant and Emily in Paris to win the Golden Globe Award for...