Tag: CRTC

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

CRTC denies carriers’ request to increase price of basic cable packages

The CRTC has denied a request by a number of cable providers seeking to have the basic channel package price increased and a yearly...

CRTC lifts ad time limit requirements for discretionary TV services

The CRTC is immediately lifting advertising time limit requirements for discretionary television services to position them to better compete with online platforms. The move is...

Sign Offs

Keith Spicer, 89, on Aug. 24. After graduating from the University of Toronto and the Sorbonne, Spicer began his professional career teaching at the...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC shares plan for implementing...

The CRTC has shared its plan for implementing Bill C-18, the Online News Act, starting with the launch of public consultations this fall. The...

Radio & Podcast News – Pattison Media to acquire Kelowna’s 103.9...

  Pattison Media has announced its intention to acquire Kelowna's 103.9 The Lake (CKOV-FM), pending CRTC approval. 103.9 The Lake is a passion project of...

CRTC approves first FM radio station for Lunenburg, NS

The CRTC has approved an application by radio veteran James Scott Clements for a broadcasting licence to operate Lunenburg, Nova Scotia's first commercial FM...

CRTC shares plan for implementing Online News Act

The CRTC has shared its plan for implementing Bill C-18, the Online News Act, starting with the launch of public consultations this fall. The federal...

Regulatory, Telecom and Media News – Former Rogers CEO Joe Natale...

Rogers Communications is being sued by former CEO Joe Natale for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract over his ouster during the 2021 family...

Radio & Podcast News – CRTC deferring new radio complaints, applications

The CRTC says it will defer new applications or complaints relating to radio for the next two years as it focuses on implementing its...

CRTC initiates two-year deferral on radio complaints, applications

The CRTC announced Tuesday it will defer new applications or complaints relating to radio for the next two years as it focuses on implementing...