Two Montreal-based interactive entertainment companies – virtual-world producer Tribal Nova and games developer ODD1 Inc. – are joining forces, allowing each to focus on what it does best while reaping the benefits of the other’s business. Similar mergers could soon follow as producers and developers seek to streamline operations, according to Tribal Nova’s co-CEO.

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The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is asking the CRTC to relieve private radio broadcasters of mandatory contributions and new financial obligations to support community radio in Canada when a new regulatory regime is established next year.

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