Tag: Western Association of Broadcasters

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Federal budget includes support for...

CBC/Radio-Canada received an additional $42 million in support in the 2024 federal budget, on top of its $1.4-billion public funding allocation. CBC President and...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CBC/Radio-Canada unveils National Indigenous Strategy

CBC/Radio-Canada has unveiled the public broadcaster’s first-ever National Indigenous Strategy. Strengthening Relations, Walking Together is a three-year plan committing to better reflect and serve...

Radio & Podcast News – Bell Media shutters six AM stations,...

Bell Media’s NewsTalk 1290 CJBK London, TSN 1260 (CFRN-AM) Edmonton, BNN Bloomberg Radio 1410 (CFTE-AM) Vancouver, Funny 1040 (CKST-AM) Vancouver, Funny 1290 (CFRW-AM) Winnipeg,...

Barry Lamb, Tony King join WAB Hall of Fame

The Western Association of Broadcasters (WAB) wrapped up their 87th annual conference in Banff on Thursday, June 8 with the WAB Gold Medal Awards...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Suicide scenes requires 13+ rating,...

A Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) panel has ruled that themes of murder, suicide and domestic violence require a certain level of viewer maturity,...

WAB gears up for 87th Conference

One of the longest-running broadcasting conferences in the country is set to host its 87th edition, June 7-8. The Western Association of Broadcasters (WAB) returns...