CRTC to hold hearing on next-generation 911

The CRTC has started a public consultation on the evolution of more technologically advanced 911 services.

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CRTC launches consultation on wireless emergency alerts

The CRTC is calling for input on the potential participation of wireless service providers in the country's National Public Alerting System to allow Canadians to receive emergency alert messages on their mobile devices.

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Rob Farina to advise on iHeartRadio launch

BCE Inc. is bringing in a new face to help lead the launch of iHeartMedia Inc.'s free digital radio and music streaming service in Canada.

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CRTC approves distribution of Nautical Channel

The CRTC has approved an application by Ethnic Channels Group Ltd. to add Nautical Channel to the list of non-Canadian services authorized for distribution.

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Deirdre Brennan joins Corus Kids as VP of content

Corus Entertainment Inc. announced Wednesday it has appointed Deirdre Brennan as the new vice-president of content for its Corus Kids division.

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Calls for CBC funding to be used for in-house, independent production

Following the release of the first Liberal budget, the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) said funding for CBC/Radio-Canada should be used for producing in-house content, while the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) said it expects a large chunk of it to be used to support content made by Canadian independent producers. 

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Post budget, Liberal telecom policy remains unclear

The budget didn't offer many clues about the Liberals' telecommunications strategy, but that might in itself be a hint as to where the new government will go, according to experts.

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CRTC approves Shaw-Corus deal, with no tangible benefits

The CRTC has approved the acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc.’s media division by Corus Entertainment Inc., and decided not to require Corus to pay any tangible benefits, a contribution which could have amounted to $265 million had the regulator decided otherwise.

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TV subscription rate down to 77%: MTM

The percentage of Canadians subscribing to TV service in Canada fell to 77 per cent in the fall of 2015, according to a new report released Tuesday by Media Technology Monitor, a project of CBC/Radio-Canada.

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Rural broadband, CBC funding in 2016 federal budget

In its first budget, the new Liberal government is continuing the previous Conservative government’s practice of setting aside funds for broadband service in underserved areas, cyber security and research frameworks, according to the financial plan released Tuesday, but isn’t shedding much light on its own telecommunications strategy.

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