Articles Tagged ‘CRTC’
Cottage Life reveals TV launch timing
Programming on the new Blue Ant Media channel will range from DIY and decor to life in the great outdoors.
CRTC orders Corus to comply with OWN’s educational mandate
The regulator issued a rare mandatory order to have the broadcaster fall in line with the original mandate for the specialty channel, or risk losing its licence.
Bell, Astral peg tangible benefits package at $174.7 M
The new application to the CRTC focuses heavily on increasing consumer choice, according to BCE president and CEO George Cope.
Competition Bureau approves new Bell/Astral deal
Corus will acquire TV and radio properties from Bell if the deal with Astral clears the CRTC, and has entered into one with Shaw Media to takeover the remaining share in ABC Spark and offload its interest in Food Network Canada.
Breaking down Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
At an IAB Canada event, Heenan Blaikie’s Adam Kardash talked to MiC about how the new regulations could change the way advertisers and brands communicate with consumers online.
Sun TV asks CRTC for mandatory carriage
The Quebecor-owned network is citing financially unstable conditions and declining distribution as reasons for its request to be carried on all analog and digital basic service, for a proposed monthly 18-cent fee.
CRTC approves flying, boating, world sports specialties
The regulator gave applicant Paul Girouard the greenlight to operate three national specialty services, Flying Television, World Sports Network and Boating Television.
Rogers asks CRTC to change up The Score
The media co wants to alter headline news breaks on the channel and slightly increase the amount of analysis and long-form programming.
CRTC approves new channels, Vancouver VOD service
The new channels consist of HGTV Canada spin-off Quest and Fight Media’s The League, which targets fantasy sports league players.
Corus defends OWN Canada’s learning mandate
The Canadian licensee of the network debated with the CRTC what TV educational content looks like, and how it can be increased on the specialty network.
CBC asks CRTC for more flexibility
CBC’s Hubert Lacroix proposed to streamline the pubcaster’s genre-specific platform commitments in the face of persistent financial challenges.
CRTC approves $10 million Blue Ant deal for Bold
The company is taking the specialty channel over from the CBC.
Bell resubmits CRTC application for Astral takeover
BCE topper George Cope says the new deal will address the CRTC’s concerns on how the takeover will benefit consumers.
Astral confirms new deal with BCE in the works
The media group confirms discussions to revive BCE’s acquisition of Astral have resumed, after shares of the company halted trading this morning.
CRTC tells Rogers Media CJNT deal must benefit Canadians
The regulator said the deal to acquire the station from Channel Zero and convert it into a local Citytv channel must also be good for the broadcasting system overall.
