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New entrants should get ‘all or substantially all’ of 700 MHz spectrum: Globalive

New wireless entrants should be given “all or substantially all” of the newly available, 700 MHz prime spectrum to ensure their continued ability to compete, Globalive Wireless Management Corp. says. 

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CRTC reviewing benefits test

The CRTC announced Tuesday the addition of another item to its hearing on vertical integration, scheduled for June. 

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Radio Saguenay acquires CKRS-FM Chicoutimi/Saguenay

The CRTC approved an application from Radio Saguenay Inc. Tuesday to acquire the assets of French-language radio station CKRS-FM Chicoutimi/Saguenay from a subsidiary identified as 7545398 Canada Inc. 

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Court extends Globalive’s stay of judgement

The Federal Court of Appeal has granted Globalive Wireless Management Corp.’s stay of judgment until May 18, 2011. 

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Music industry groups say amend Bill C-32—or kill it

OTTAWA—Lobbying on the Conservative government’s copyright reform legislation is intensifying as the country’s largest music industry groups now say they don’t support the bill’s passage, and that if passed as-is, it will do more harm than good.

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CMF announces funding for interactive projects

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced Tuesday an $11.5-million investment in 36 new interactive projects submitted in the second round of its experimental stream. 

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CBC not asking for funding to fill holes in controversial digital transition plan

OTTAWA—The CBC is not asking for any additional funding for its transition to digital, over-the-air television broadcasting, even though the move will leave at least 10 communities across Canada without access. 

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Broadcasters win value-for-signal court victory; CRTC policy gets green light

In a victory for broadcasters Monday, the Federal Court of Appeal issued a split decision that said the CRTC has the power and jurisdiction to implement its controversial value-for-signal regime.

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Heritage committee drops study on false and misleading news

The House of Commons heritage committee has dropped its study on the CRTC‘s proposal to amend its prohibition on the broadcast of false and misleading news. 

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