Articles Tagged ‘CRTC’
Shaw Media buys out stakes in Mystery TV and The Cave specialties
Shaw Media will have 100% control of the specialty channels after the deal with its Quebec partner, pending CRTC approval.
CRTC licenses Bell Media ‘Movies’ channel
The ad-supported channel is the latest movie-themed TV offering to compete with Netflix Canada and other over-the-top digital platforms.
CRTC hands Bell a penalty over mobile sports programming
Ruling on a January 2011 complaint filed by Telus, the regulator says Bell’s exclusive mobile-content deals with the NHL and NFL run contrary to its new media policy, a claim Bell refutes.
CRTC accepts Bell Media’s ‘Confession’
The Category 2 digital channel will focus on TV shows about “people and organizations that uphold law and order in our society.”
Shaw Media and Rogers renew distribution deals
The recent deal will see Shaw Media’s Global TV and 19 specialty channels continue to be carried on the Rogers cable dial.
CRTC approves licences for Cottage Life TV, Discovery French
A partnership with Glassbox Television, Cottage Life TV is eyeing a 2012 or 2013 launch.
CRTC revokes licence for Toronto One and Sun TV
The regulator’s move against CKXT-TV Toronto follows a request from TVA Group to rescind the broadcast licence for the conventional TV station.
CRTC rules against usage-based billing in internet ruling
The regulator proposes a dual billing system for third-party internet service providers based on flat rates or forecasted capacity.
Report: broadcasters to invest $618 million in indie TV shows by 2017
The Boon Dog report finds Canadian networks have steep obligations to commission homegrown programming after recent industry takeovers.
CBC, Quebecor dispute goes public
A long-running dispute boils over as the CBC issues a retort to Quebecor’s criticisms of the pubcaster’s alleged lack of financial transparency.
Bell Media and Shaw renew TV supply deal
The new agreement follows recent CRTC vertical integration hearings and new rules to guard against programming exclusivity.
Supreme Court to rule on Canadian TV signal dispute
Bell Media is appealing a lower court decision on Canada’s fee for carriage debate.
CRTC chair Finckenstein to end term in 2012
Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore signaled in a tweet Tuesday that the search for a new CRTC chair has already begun.
CRTC grants media groups right to innovate, but not self-deal
Updated: Details on the CRTC’s decision on vertical ownership of Canadian media carriers and industry reaction.
CRTC tells advertisers to turn down volume
The regulator responds to scores of consumer complaints, tells TV ads to take it down a notch by Sept. 1, 2012.
