Tag: News

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

APTN adds midday newscast to spring lineup

APTN is introducing a 30-minute midday edition of APTN National News as part of a refreshed spring lineup. The network says the midday cast, airing at noon CT beginning May 6,...

Futuri unveils AI in Media study at NAB Show

An overwhelming majority of TV viewers want clear disclosure when content or hosts themselves are powered by AI, according to Futuri's AI in Media Study,...

Legendary Vancouver reporter George Garrett signs off at 89

George Garrett, who for more than four decades helped Vancouver's 980 CKNW earn its reputation as a destination for breaking news, has passed away...

Steve Murphy on ‘Murphy’s Logic’ and 45 years in news

"Murphy's Logic" is the title of longtime CTV Atlantic anchorman Steve Murphy's latest book, sharing a name with his long-running opinion segment on CTV...

Canadian Screen Awards nominations by network

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) has unveiled this year's Canadian Screen Awards nominees. By network, CBC/Radio-Canada and its creative and production...

Canadian Heritage extends Local Journalism Initiative through 2027

Canadian Heritage has announced $58.8 million in funding to extend the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) through 2027. Initially launched in 2019 as a five-year, $50...

Online & Digital Media News – ZoomerMedia acquires Curiocity Group

ZoomerMedia has added Curiocity Group Inc. to its portfolio, one of Alberta’s leading digital media publishers, with a presence in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Ottawa....

Community Radio Fund launches ‘Frequency’ news platform

The Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) has launched Frequency, a new platform showcasing local news from campus, community, and Indigenous radio stations across...

Bell Media layoffs hit television hardest thus far

The extent of job losses at Bell Media is becoming clearer as parent company BCE proceeds with the layoff of 4,800 employees. Thus far, it...

Most noon, weekend CTV newscasts cancelled as part of cuts at...

Almost all local noon and weekend newscasts on CTV will come to an end as part of a massive workforce reduction at Bell announced...