Articles Tagged ‘CRTC’
CRTC vice-chair Tom Pentefountas steps down
Citing personal reasons, the vice-chairman of broadcasting has stepped down months before his five-year term is up.
Conventional TV ad revenue dips in 2014: CRTC
Time spent watching TV and listening to radio stations also dropped slightly, while viewing of online video went up, according to the report.
Smartphone, tablet ownership on the rise in Canada: CRTC
Wireless data use and the percentage of Canadian households that subscribe to an internet service also grew in 2014.
Blog: A whale of a story one line at a time
As spring buying kicks into gear, PHD Canada’s Rob Young breaks down Let’s Talk TV into bite-sized pieces.
Mobile beats landlines for first time in Canada: CRTC
A new communications report from the regulator outlines TV viewing habits, Netflix subscription rates and mobile use across Canada.
CRTC updates Wholesale Code
An overview of changes made to the Wholesale Code, which go into effect this January 2016.
CRTC revises news regulations
The regulator is adding rules requiring 16 hours of original programming plus live broadcast facilities and regional news bureaus.
Corus stations switch from CBC to CTV
The CRTC has approved the request to switch the Ontario stations over to CTV programming from the CBC.
CRTC calls for Aboriginal radio stations in major centres
Aboriginal Voices Radio, which currently serves the markets, is appealing the revocation of its licences.
CRTC rolls out new HVOD category
The new hybrid VOD category encapsulates services offered both online (OTT) and via subscription-based linear VOD.
Vancouver’s fledgling radio entrant
Roundhouse Radio readies for a September launch, presenting opportunities to reach Vancouverites through its on-air and online presence.
More cord-cutting ahead but mass exodus unlikely: report
Cord-cutters will grow in number but not by an earth-shattering amount, according to an IDC report.
CRTC opens floor for comment on simsub penalties
The regulator is proposing that broadcasters and BDUs that make errors in executing simsub be penalized.
CRTC urges internet market competition
The regulator says increasing high-speed internet demand means large companies need to make fibre facilities available to competitors.
Opinion: CRTC clearly offside with Super Bowl decision
With the NFL’s involvement in the simsub debate, Judy Davey of the ACA argues why the regulator’s move sets the industry up for a loss.
