Canadian Media

• Gonez Media acquires Toronto’s Now Magazine, plans relaunch under Now banner

  Now Magazine published its last print edition last year, but has maintained its website.

  Canada

  Jan 9
  
• LaFlamme ouster: Open letter to Bell outlines sexism, ageism faced by women at work

  An open letter signed by a long list of Canadian luminaries is taking aim at Bell Media's abrupt dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme as anchor of the company's flagship newscast.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2022
  
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• Canadian journalists facing ‘alarming’ levels of mental health struggles: report

  Canadian journalists responding to the survey had diagnosed rates of anxiety 10 times higher than the general population -- and nearly five times higher for diagnosed depression.

  Canada

  May 25, 2022
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• Facebook to pay 14 Canadian publishers for some news content posted to platform

  Experts say the move diverts attention from forthcoming regulation efforts in Canada without tackling criticism over privacy concerns and the prevalence of misinformation.

  Tech

  May 25, 2021
• Hundreds of Canadian radio, TV stations could close due to coronavirus: study

  The report says the most vulnerable are the country's AM radio stations, as well as other independent private radio and TV operations in smaller markets across the country.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2020
• Hit Netflix series ‘The Umbrella Academy’ has Edmonton connection

  A popular Netflix series is backed by various Canadian talent.

  Features

  Jul 31, 2020
• CBC News host Wendy Mesley disciplined for using racist slur twice in work meetings

  A CBC spokesperson confirmed Mesley ``used offensive language'' last fall and again recently, but a statement from Mesley has made it clear she used the N-word.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2020
• CBC host Wendy Mesley apologizes for using a certain word in discussion on race

  CBC now has the host off the air while it investigates. Neither Mesley or the broadcaster has identified the word.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2020
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• Heritage minister clarifies government won’t be licensing news outlets following backlash

  Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault called a news conference Monday to clarify remarks he made in an interview aired over the weekend

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2020
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• Heritage minister praises ‘tremendous’ broadcasting report as business urges him to ignore it

  While saying he intends to act on new recommendations, Steven Guilbeault also said he would be a "defender" of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2020