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All sides continue fight in Streaming Act regulation proceeding

The CRTC has now received reply comments in its ongoing proceeding into how to implement the Online Streaming Act. As with the original interventions, proposals vary depending on the group submitting the suggestions.

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Olympics programming costs need to be excluded from CPE and PNI requirements: CBC

The CBC is requesting the CRTC amend its conditions of licence (COL), excluding programming expenditures from Olympic and Paralympic coverage in the calculation of its Canadian programming expenditures (CPE) and programs of national interest (PNI) requirements. 

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Google confirms removal of Canadian news links

Alphabet Inc.’s Google has announced it will be removing Canadian news links from its websites.

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Corus expects modest revenue decline in Q4, leaning into CanCon amid US writers’ strike

As the advertising recession maintains its grip on Corus Entertainment Inc.’s revenue stream, the company said it will continue leaning into its Canadian and unscripted content in preparation for the possible impact of the ongoing writers’ strike in FY2024.

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ILNF recipients want Corus excluded from the pot until CRTC conducts wider policy review

Local independent news stations want to exclude Corus Entertainment Inc. from the Independent Local News Fund (ILNF) until the CRTC issues a broader policy review – a move the commission promised to make when it approved Rogers Communications Inc.’s purchase of Shaw.
Last month Corus asked the CRTC to confirm its eligibility to receive ILNF funds now that it is free of Shaw.

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CRTC won’t expedite Bell complaint over TTC access, says stakeholders should avoid intervention

The CRTC rejected a request by BCE Inc. to expeditiously rule on whether it should prohibit Rogers Communications Inc. from providing access to its customers on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) until the incumbent enables access for all carriers.

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Bell files suit against copper thief who left 1,000 customers without service

Once again BCE Inc. has filed suit against a copper thief who vandalized the company’s property. This time the action has been launched in Fredericton NB against Stuart McCann. Police have accused McCann of stealing copper wire from Bell Aliant, causing 1,000 customers in the New Brunswick capital to lose home phone, internet and TV service for 12 hours.

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Canada and Ontario invest $4 million towards Internet rollout

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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced another shared investment towards deploying high-speed internet in the province, this time providing over $4 million in funding to Mornington Communications and its infrastructure projects in southern Ontario. 

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OpenMedia hopeful ahead of meeting with CRTC chair

Lobby group OpenMedia has been polling the public about what the major issues in broadcasting and telecom are. It wants to use that information when it sits down with CRTC chair Vicky Eatrides on Tuesday.

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