Tag: Rogers

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

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...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Proposed Rogers/Shaw merger raises competition,...

Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications are to be combined in a $26 billion transaction, subject to regulatory approvals. The combined company would create a...

Proposed Rogers/Shaw deal ignites competition, ownership concentration concerns

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is among the organizations and policy experts expressing concern about a proposed transaction that would see Rogers Communications...

Rogers and Shaw to be combined in $26B transaction

Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications are to be combined in a $26 billion transaction, subject to regulatory approvals. In a company announcement, Rogers said the...

Kitchener radio host Jennifer Campbell loses battle with cancer

Jennifer Campbell, one-third of Mornings with Campbell, PJ and Billie on Country 106.7 (CIKZ-FM) Kitchener, has died after an eight-month battle with cancer. Campbell went public...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Stingray, Rogers report quarterly revenue...

Rogers Q4 2020 revenue saw a 7% drop, largely driven by an 8% decrease in Wireless service revenue as a result of lower roaming...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CAB, FRIENDS call for ad-free...

CBC/Radio-Canada’s licence renewal hearing entered its intervention phase this week with Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) President Kevin Desjardins kicking off the presentations Monday...