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Sep 2, 2010 — Ottawa Citizen: Bell to appeal CRTC Internet ruling by Vito Pilieci
Bell Canada says it will appeal to the federal cabinet a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission that incumbent companies like Bell must open Internet connections to competitors and provide unimpeded access.
Sep 2, 2010 — Globe & Mail: Apple, TV networks clash over 99-cent rentals by Jennifer Saba and Yinka Adegoke
Apple Inc. introduced a new version of Apple TV with shows from just two networks, underscoring its struggles to win over a media industry worried about losing control over the pricing of its programs.
Sep 1, 2010 — Globe & Mail: Margaret Atwood takes on ‘Fox News North’ by Jane Taber
Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, is criticizing Stephen Harper over what she sees as his dictatorial approach to regulating the airwaves.
Aug 31, 2010 — Winnipeg Free Press: Small providers win CRTC ruling for top-speed broadband
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission says their decision will safeguard the principles of public access and greater competition.
Aug 31, 2010 — Toronto Star: Good news for smaller Internet service providers by Alastair Sharp
Columnist says the CRTC has ruled that Canada’s established telecom carriers must allow smaller Internet providers access to their high-speed fiber networks at the same speed they offer to their own customers but they may charge a 10% mark-up.
Aug 30, 2010 — Globe & Mail: Canada is a telecom backwater, says bold backer of Wind Mobile by Iain Marlow
Naguib Sawiris, the Egyptian industrialist behind Wind Mobile, says Canada’s desire to protect its domestic industry from foreign players is matched only by China.
Aug 27, 2010 — Globe & Mail: In telecom, a new battle for Quebec by Iain Marlow
Columnist says a new battle for the Quebec cellphone market is about to be ignited as Vidéotron becomes the first major Canadian cable company to launch its own wireless network since Rogers Communications Inc. did so 25 years ago.
Aug 26, 2010 — CRTC: CRTC changes community television policy to enhance local participation
In this media release, The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced a new policy that will give Canadians more opportunities to participate in their community television channels.
Aug 26, 2010 — Ottawa Citizen: CBC's TV and radio channels are doing quite well by Jeff Keay
The head of Media Relations for CBC English Services claims the broadcaster's ratings have increased on television and radio.
Aug 24, 2010 — Toronto Star: McQuaig: Harper’s Foxy luncheon by Linda McQuaig
FRIENDS spokesperson, Ian Morrison, says based on the information he has, Stephen Harper has taken a person interest in creating a right-wing, Fox-style TV station in Canada.
Aug 23, 2010 — Mediacaster: CRTC Set to Decide on Community TV Service
The CRTC is expected to release its decisions regarding the possibility of eliminating the regulatory requirement that community channels be distributed as part of basic cable service.
Aug 21, 2010 — Ottawa Citizen: How to fix the CBC by Ian Morrison
In an op-ed, FRIENDS spokesperson Ian Morrison says the departure of the executive responsible for CBC's English language operations presents an opportunity for all of CBC’s 34 million shareholders to reflect on what kind of national public broadcaster Canada needs.
Aug 19, 2010 — Globe & Mail: Pelley will need all his smarts to fix Sportsnet One fiasco by Bruce Dowbiggin
Columnist says in a business where loyalties are often a lifetime assignation, Pelley’s hiring as president of Rogers Communications is significant.
Aug 19, 2010 — Globe & Mail: Is Stephen Harper set to move against the CRTC? by Lawrence Martin
FRIENDS says the integrity of the CRTC has to be defended.
Aug 19, 2010 — Toronto Life: Revealed! Stephen Harper’s secret plan to take over the CRTC and launch Sun TV by Ashleigh Ryan
Columnist lays out arguments as to how Stephen Harper may be trying to "take over" the CRTC.
Aug 17, 2010 — Inside the CBC: Millions of People Tune in to CBC Radio
According to July audience numbers reported by Nielsen, CBC Radio 2 reaches 2.1 million people a week, while Radio One reaches 4.3 million listeners each week.
Aug 16, 2010 — Canadian Journalism Project: News Ageism by Dana Lacey
Blogger Alan D. Mutter says newspapers are often insensitive to readers over 55, which also happens to be their most loyal readership base.
Aug 14, 2010 — Vancouver Sun: Sportsnet One tuned to local audience by Yvonne Zacharias
Columnist says Sportsnet Pacific is a victim of its own success and will be launching Sportsnet One to increase the number of games broadcasted.
Aug 14, 2010 — Vancouver Sun: Shaw takeover of Canwest Global TV operations okayed by Competition Bureau
Canada’s Competition Bureau says Shaw Communications Inc.’s $2-billion purchase of Canwest Global Communications Corp.’s broadcast arm will not substantially reduce or prevent competition in the sector.
Aug 13, 2010 — Hollywood Reporter: Canadian local avails conversion bid denied by Etan Vlessing
The CRTC denied an application by Toronto-based Media de Novo to sell ad time on U.S. cable channels' local avails to direct an estimated $285 million over seven years into the production of Canadian shows.
