Tag: Unifor
Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Global News threatened with lawsuit...
Han Dong says he plans to pursue legal action against Global News and Corus Entertainment following the network's published allegations that the Toronto area...
Unifor demands update on Competition Bureau investigation of Google ad practices
The Competition Bureau says it would be inappropriate to speculate on when its investigation into Google's online display advertising practices might be concluded, as...
Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Quebecor Media to cut 240...
Quebecor Media has announced it's cutting 240 jobs, including 140 positions across TVA Group's broadcasting, publishing and film production divisions. The restructuring was announced...
Online & Digital Media News – Unifor ‘extremely concerned’ about editorial...
Unifor says it’s ”extremely concerned” about alleged editorial interference at Queen's Park Briefing (QP Briefing) that led to the resignations of Editor-in-Chief Jessica Smith...
Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Competition Bureau seeking full block...
The Rogers/Shaw merger is headed for a potentially protracted hearing process with the failure of a second attempt at mediation. Quebecor Inc., Rogers Communications...
Unifor calls for Bill C-11 amendments to maintain local news
Unifor is calling for amendments to Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, directed specifically at preserving local news as employment levels in broadcasting decline.
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Online & Digital Media News – Torstar staff ‘blindsided’ by dissolution...
Unifor is calling for respect for Toronto Star staff, who the union says were blindsided by news of a court application to dissolve NordStar...
Radio & Podcast News – CityNews 1130 staff sign union cards
Unifor welcomes the 26 workers at CKWX-Vancouver (CityNews 1130 radio), which the #CIRB awarded certification this week! Thank you for joining us and we’re...
Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – RCMP charge five in illegal...
The RCMP Cybercrime Investigative Team has charged five Toronto individuals with unlawfully distributing Internet Protocol television (IPTV). The investigation, dubbed Project OLoki, began in...
Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC imposes new spending, reporting...
The CRTC is imposing new spending and reporting requirements on CBC/Radio-Canada that the regulator says will promote the creation of more diverse content, while...
