Tag: Rogers

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

CRTC sets Rogers-Shaw transaction hearing for November

The CRTC has set a hearing date for Nov. 22 to consider Rogers Communications' application to acquire Shaw Communications and take over its 16...

Content pirates ordered to pay $29M in damages to Bell, Rogers,...

A Federal Court judge has ordered three pirate TV providers to pay more than $29 million in damages to Bell, Rogers and TVA, who...

Online & Digital Media News – Stakeholders divided on digital news...

Canadian Heritage has released the results of its stakeholder engagement on fair revenue sharing between digital platforms and news media. Questionnaires were sent by...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC data confirms commercial radio,...

CRTC data shows commercial radio and private conventional television were hit hardest by the pandemic impact on advertising as Canadian broadcast revenues declined overall...

B.C. programmer and radio host David Larsen loses battle with cancer

Kelowna's K96.3 (CKKO-FM) will pay tribute Monday morning to former program director and morning show host David Larsen, who lost a battle with cancer...

TV & Film News – Networks unveil 2021/22 programming schedules

Sportsnet is set to unveil a new, state-of-the-art NHL broadcast production studio this fall to be located at Rogers Campus in Toronto. The move...

Rogers to bring news radio stations under CityNews banner

Rogers Sports & Media will bring its news radio stations across the country under the CityNews banner, starting this fall. The move will see Rogers'...

Scott Metcalfe recognized with RTDNA Distinguished Service Award

Scott Metcalfe, who officially retired as Rogers Sports & Media's National Format Director of News in late April, is the recipient of the RTDNA...

CRTC backtracks on move to set lower wholesale internet rates

Consumer advocates say Canadians will likely end up paying more for internet service, following a decision by the CRTC to backtrack on a move to...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Federal budget includes new funding...

The Liberal Government’s first budget in more than two years includes a roadmap for introducing the Digital Services Tax (DST); $21 million in emergency...