Etan Vlessing
Fewer regs and stable coin on CBC/Radio-Canada wishlist
The pubcaster is asking the CRTC for streamlined regulation and stable funding to continue to challenge rival TV networks as it faces licence renewal hearings in September.
Rogers’ mobile TV stance under attack at CRTC hearings
Quebecor Media and Bell Media question Rogers Communications’ bid for non-exclusivity on mobile video at CRTC hearings.
CRTC: Has the CBC strayed from its pubcaster mandate?
Do Canadians want CBC or CBC-lite? The CRTC wants to know as it launches an online consultation ahead of upcoming radio and TV licence renewal hearings.
CTV News exec Joanne MacDonald to oversee CP24
Bell Media puts long-time CTV News VP MacDonald in charge of CP24 as it gets set to face off against the Rogers Media CityNews Channel.
Skatoony expands online game with second season
A second season of the Marblemedia show on Teletoon brings an expanded online multi-player game and two iPad apps.
Banff debates loosening foreign ownership TV rules
A panel at the Banff World Media Festival tackles the thorny question of separating carriage and content to protect cultural sovereignty.
Teletoon orders five new shows
The network has also renewed three others as it hammers out its TV schedule.
CRTC on regulating Netflix: more research is needed
A fact-finding consultation appears to be the main item on the regulator’s menu, says chair Konrad von Finckenstein.
Rogers, Netflix square off in Banff
Rogers Cable VP David Purdy warns US-based OTT digital platforms don’t have Canadian content creators’ best interests at heart.
Netflix Canada debate shifts to Banff
The OTT service, and whether or not it should be regulated, is set to be top of mind next week at the Banff World Media Festival.
CBC unveils five-year TV skate competition deal
CBC and VisionTV answer Bell Media’s 10-year deal with Skate Canada by landing a five-year deal with the International Skating Union.
Cancon drives CBC to second place
CBC topper Kirstine Stewart tells Etan Vlessing in a video interview she’s proud that the net is #2 in prime time, but admits challenging ratings-leader CTV is another story.
Ottawa confirms CBC and CMF funding in budget
The federal government makes good on an earlier commitment to give on-going funding for homegrown programming.
Canadian upfronts: winners and losers?
Veteran TV writer Etan Vlessing breaks down the nets skeds, night by night.
Record CBC ratings for Stanley Cup Final opener
CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada drew its biggest NHL game audience ever with Wednesday night’s game.
