Tag: Telecom

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC approves Rogers’ acquisition of...

The CRTC has approved Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw’s broadcasting assets, subject to conditions including hiring more journalists at Citytv and independent carriage requirements. The...

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REVOLVING DOOR: Adrian Harewood is leaving CBC Ottawa as of July 1 to focus on his work with Carleton School of Journalism. Harewood has been...

CRTC approves Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw broadcast assets, subject to conditions

The CRTC has approved Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw’s broadcasting assets, subject to conditions including hiring more journalists at Citytv and independent carriage requirements. The approval,...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CAJ launches second annual Newsroom...

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) has announced the launch of the 2022 Canadian Newsroom Diversity Survey. The association’s inaugural diversity survey was published...

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REVOLVING DOOR: JR Country (CJJR-FM) Vancouver morning show duo Clay & Karen have officially announced their retirement from the station, with their last day on-air...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC formally removes RT from...

The CRTC has formally removed RT (previously known as Russia Today) and RT France from the List of non-Canadian programming services and stations authorized...

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REVOLVING DOOR: Corus Entertainment has restructured its radio division to reinforce the distinction between the company’s radio news teams and opinion-based talk programming. The internal...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Feds will block transfer of...

Industry, Science & Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he has concerns about Rogers’ $26-billion proposed takeover of Shaw Communications and won't permit the transfer...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Bell acquires Longueuil-based EBOX

Bell has acquired EBOX, an internet, telephone and television service provider based in Longueuil, Qué. Bell will maintain the EBOX brand and operations. Under...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Postmedia acquires Brunswick News

Postmedia has entered into an agreement with J. D. Irving, Limited (JDI) to purchase  Brunswick News. The proposed acquisition includes daily and weekly newspapers,...