Articles Tagged ‘CBC’
CBC launches comedy FAST channel
CBC Comedy joins CBC News Explore in the pubcaster’s ad-supported streaming lineup.
Videotron, CBC and Gusto enter new partnerships
Platform news you may have missed, from podcast adaptations to reality TV integrations.
CBC Gem comes to Roku
The broadcaster also announced the premiere dates for its TV and streaming series.
News organizations ask Competition Bureau to investigate Meta
News Media Canada, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters and CBC claim the company’s plans to block news content amounts to anti-competitive behaviour.
CBC looks to extend the reach of its podcasts with new YouTube channel
The broadcaster plans to add more video content and build its digital audience.
Public interest groups ask CRTC to simplify broadcaster applications
All of Canada’s major TV broadcasters currently have some form of open request to amend their license terms.
CRTC issues corrections to CBC/Radio-Canada licence
The changes are unrelated to the reconsideration process ordered by the federal government.
Ratings stay steady for Stanley Cup Finals
Despite not having a Canadian team, the deciding game still drew more than 2 million viewers.
Upfronts 2023: CBC sets new series and FAST channels for 2023-24 slate
The slate includes new comedys and dramas, as well as comedy- and news-focused streaming channels.
CBC/Radio-Canada launches three-year accessibility plan
“Breaking Barriers” includes seven objectives formed through consultations and the pubcaster’s responsibilities under the Accessible Canada Act.
Shelagh Rogers to retire from CBC Radio
The longtime Next Chapter host also helmed several flagship programs over the course of her 43-year career.
Twitter removes ‘government-funded media’ tag from CBC account
A group of public media companies from different countries had called out the company for undermining their credibility.
CBC leaves Twitter after being labeled as ‘government-funded media’
The tag has been criticized by news outlets for unfairly undermining their credibility.
CBC renews Run the Burbs and Son of a Critch, but drops Strays
Other returning comedies include sketch series This Hour Has 22 Minutes and The New Wave of Standup.
CBC renews Junos broadcast rights for five years
This year’s edition of the awards on Monday featured 16 brand sponsors.
