Tag: CRTC

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

CRTC postpones three public hearings in wake of election call

The CRTC has postponed three upcoming hearings in the wake of last weekend's federal election call. The federal regulatory agency says it's exercising the "Caretaker...

CRTC turns down CAB request to start over on radio and...

The CRTC has turned down a request from the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) appealing to the commission to rescind its notice of consultation...

CAB members ask CRTC to start over on radio and audio...

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) and 25 of its radio members - including Rogers Sports & Media, Bell Media, Cogeco, Stingray, Pattison Media...

CRTC approves MBC’s purchase of Bell Media radio stations

The CRTC has approved My Broadcasting Corporation's (MBC) application to acquire four commercial radio stations from Bell Media. The acquisition includes CFJR-FM and CJPT-FM Brockville...

CRTC consults on definition of Canadian content for radio, audio streamers

The CRTC has launched a new consultation that will update the definition of what constitutes Canadian content on radio and audio streaming services.  Another step...

CRTC approves Vista Radio’s acquisition of 21 Bell Media stations

The CRTC has approved Vista Radio's purchase of 21 Bell Media radio stations, including 27 regional repeater transmitters in British Columbia.   The acquisition encompasses all Bell...

CRTC approves Durham Radio’s acquisition of Bell Media stations

The CRTC has approved Durham Radio's bid to purchase three of the 45 radio stations Bell Media plans to divest. Durham has been granted new...

DGC analysis projects 23 per cent decline in PNI funding by...

Scripted storytelling, children's television, and feature documentaries are facing a $200 million decline in financing from Canadian broadcasters over the next five years, according...

Radio & Podcast News – Departure Festival + Conference makes first...

Departure Festival + Conference - a "reimagined Canadian Music Week" - has made its first lineup announcement spanning music, art, comedy, and tech. Set...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC makes moves to reduce...

The CRTC is requiring Northwestel to automatically reduce customers' bills when internet services are disrupted for 24 hours or more, following a multi-phase public...