Articles Tagged ‘CRTC’
Rogers presents at Bell/Astral CRTC hearing
The company’s executives said they oppose the deal, unless the regulator orders Bell to divest itself of Astral’s English-language TV holdings.
Sunni Boot presents at CRTC Bell/Astral hearings
The ZenithOptimedia CEO said the deal should go through, and Quebecor’s CEO argued against the takeover on day two of the CRTC hearings.
CRTC announces three-year plan
The regulator has unveiled a plan that includes tracking content creation, availability of service providers and consumer protection from telemarketing.
CRTC relaunches CBC/Radio-Canada licence renewals
The move follows a delay since July 2011 on public hearings into renewing the licences for the English and French language public broadcast services.
Canadians consuming more content: CRTC report
Overall revenues for the communications industry increased 3.3% in 2011 to $59.3 billion, according to the report.
Astral Radio flips Winnipeg radio station
The hit music station is the latest to be switched over to Virgin Radio for the media co.
CRTC appoints chief consumer officer
In the new role, Barbara Motzney will be responsible for better understanding the concerns of Canadians.
Broadcasters turn volume down on TV commercials
The move follows an investigation by the CRTC into fluctuations in the loudness of TV ads and regular programming.
Blue Ant Media enters agreement to buy Bold
The deal to purchase the channel from the CBC is conditional on CRTC approval.
CRTC approves MLSE channel deal
The switch of ownership for the channels owned by the sports company to Rogers and Bell is the latest hurdle to be cleared for the buying partners.
Shaw Media’s 24/7 news channel for BC gets greenlight
The Global News channel will give the province local, national and international news around the clock from a studio in Burnaby.
CRTC ruling promises more consumer TV package choice
A ruling on a dispute between Bell Media and major distributors opens the way for more pick and pay channel buying for Canadian TV subscribers.
CRTC to phase out local programming fund
The regulator has ruled that a recovered ad market and vertical integration mean LPIF contributions can be gradually reduced until it is discontinued by Aug. 31, 2014.
Bell unveils benefits package for $3.38 billion Astral Media takeover
The phone giant proposes to spend $96 million to develop and produce indie Canadian TV programming, and divest itself of 10 radio stations, to receive regulatory approval.
CRTC at Banff 2012: Netflix Canada a problem? It’s the solution
The streaming service encourages more viewing, not cord cutting, according to regional CRTC commissioner Peter Menzies.
