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

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC waives $30M in broadcaster...

The CRTC will waive Part I licence fees for broadcasters for the 2020-21 fiscal year, representing a collective savings of $30 million for more...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Numeris anticipates Continuous Measurement diary...

Numeris is expecting TV and Radio Continuous Measurement diaries to be delayed by one to two weeks, respectively, as diary processing cannot be done...

Shaw Communications founder JR Shaw dies at age 85

JR Shaw, the founder and Executive Chair of Shaw Communications, has died. He was 85. In a release, the company said Shaw passed away peacefully...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CMG says temporary CBC employees...

The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) says all CBC/Radio-Canada employees will receive sick leave during the COVID-19 pandemic. CMG says under pressure from the union,...

CBC News Network, ICI RDI, CTV News Channel, now free to...

CBC News Network, ICI RDI, CP24, and CTV News Channel are being made more widely available as Canadians clamour for more information as COVID-19...

Shaw announces retirement of president Jay Mehr

Shaw Communications has announced the retirement of company president Jay Mehr, effective Apr. 9. Mehr has been in the role since Mar. 2016 and with the...

Broadcast Tech News – Dejero wins second Technology and Engineering Emmy

Dejero has been awarded a second Technology and Engineering Emmy Award in the category of Video over Bonded Cellular Internet (VoCIP) technology, recognizing the...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Rogers starting 5G rollout in...

Rogers is starting to roll out Canada’s first 5G network ahead of 5G devices becoming available later this year. The Rogers 5G network initially...

CRTC, Telecom & Media News – CRTC delays mobile wireless review...

The CRTC has delayed its mobile wireless review public hearing until Feb. 18. The Commissioner of Competition has requested more time to complete an...

Shaw holding $548M Corus share sale after failing to find buyer

Shaw Communications has announced its intent to divest itself of its 38.6% stake in Corus Entertainment. Shaw says it's entered into an agreement with a...