Canadian media

• 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
• 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
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• Hit Netflix series ‘The Umbrella Academy’ has Edmonton connection

  A popular Netflix series is backed by various Canadian talent.

  Features

  Jul 31, 2020
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Netflix, other streaming services should be forced to create CanCon, pay digital tax: panel

  Among the proposals are for CBC to wean itself off of advertising over the next five years.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2020
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• Journalists’ sources should only be revealed as ‘last resort,’ Supreme Court says

  The Supreme Court of Canada is ordering a case concerning protection of journalistic sources back to a lower court.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2019
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• Quebec to come up with plan for failing newspapers

  The Quebec government will table a long-term plan to help struggling news companies. On Monday, the government gave a $5 million dollar loan to Capitales Médias Group after it declared bankruptcy. 

  Politics

  Aug 21, 2019