Other News Articles About FRIENDS
FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting has been supporting Canadian content and making news for many years now. An archive of articles about our organization can be found below.
Feb 2, 2012 — Mediacaster: CBC Licence Renewals Postponed Indefinitely as Criticism, Consultation Grows
The CRTC has received a letter from the CBC asking for hearings regarding their license renewal to be postponed, in large part due to the fact that the Corporation's operating budget is open for discussion.
Feb 2, 2012 — Canoe.ca: CTF cries foul on CBC link to 'Friends' By Kris Sims
FRIENDS disputes The Canadian Taxpayers Federation's claims that steering committee members are on the CBC's payroll.
Feb 1, 2012 — Kamloops News: Most in Kamloops favour CBC expansion, poll finds by Mike Youds
Study shows that a substantial majority — 73 per cent — of Kamloops area residents surveyed would like CBC to establish a local radio station to cover community affairs.
Jan 28, 2012 — The Record: Don’t count on tuning into a local CBC station any time soon by Luisa D’Amato
The CBC says it plans to open a radio station in Waterloo Region this fall but columnist Luisa D'Amato questions whether it will happen.
Jan 19, 2012 — Waterloo Record: Poll suggests region wants local CBC radio station by Valerie Hill
FRIENDS has released a public opinion poll suggesting 68 per cent of Waterloo Region residents support CBC establishing a local radio station.
Dec 19, 2011 — iPolitics: CRTC to review local television support fund
FRIENDS says the local television support fund has been absolutely essential to the survival of local news in smaller Canadian cities.
Dec 17, 2011 — Variety: Hockey team sale changes game in Canada by Brendan Kelly
Columnist says Bell Canada and Rogers Communications' purchase of the Maple Leafs puts the future of hockey on CBC in doubt when its NHL contract ends following the 2013-2014 season.
Dec 15, 2011 — 24H: Opinion: CBC Friends mock Hulk Hogan by Kris Sims
Columnist claims FRIENDS, via their Stop the CBC Smackdown campaign, is mocking Hulk Hogan on Twitter.
Dec 9, 2011 — National Post: The CBC’s conundrum: Change isn’t easy, but the public broadcaster needs to try by Scott Stinson
FRIENDS says 80% of Canadians really like public broadcasting.
Dec 7, 2011 — Memorial University: Memorial honours exceptional faculty and staff at special ceremony
FRIENDS Steering Committee Chair, Dr. Noreen Golfman, receives honours from Memorial University for exceptional community service.
Dec 5, 2011 — Hollywood Reporter: Canadian TV Watchdog Unveils ‘Stop the CBC Smackdown’ YouTube Videos by Etan Vlessing
FRIENDS has launched spoof commercials that portray an American TV wrestling promoter buying the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and stuffing its newscasts with brawny wrestlers as anchors and ring girls as weather presenters.
Dec 1, 2011 — Marketing Magazine: Friends of Canadian Broadcasting goes to the mat for CBC in awareness campaign by Chris Powell
Peter Mansbridge has been replaced by a tattooed, eye-patch wearing grappler, while flamboyantly dressed Radio 2 personalities now settle on-air disagreements with their fists in a new vision of the CBC presented by FRIENDS.
Dec 1, 2011 — Globe & Mail: CBC actively preparing for budget cuts, says head of English Services by Marsha Lederman
Ottawa has made it known that cuts are coming in the next budget, and the CBC is preparing.
Dec 1, 2011 — Toronto Sun: Friends of CBC hire 'Ass Man' as actor by Kris Sims
Columnist says when selecting actors for their "Stop the CBC Smackdown" campaign, FRIENDS picked "Uncle D: The Canadian Ass Man."
Nov 30, 2011 — Brigitte Pellerin Online: Two minutes of politics, November 30 by Brigitte Pellerin
Sun News reporter says FRIENDS' "Stop the CBC Smackdown" campaign is remarkably uncouth and vulgar.
Nov 29, 2011 — Globe & Mail: Pro-CBC group goes to the mat against potential Tory cuts by Kim Mackrael
FRIENDS says that nobody can watch what’s going on on Parliament Hill without realizing there’s a threat to public broadcasting.
Nov 29, 2011 — Winnipeg Free Press: Release of CBC salary information Mansbridge's prerogative: Moore
Columnist says the Broadcasting Act makes clear that there is nothing to compel the CBC to publicize the salaries of its employees.
Nov 29, 2011 — Globe & Mail: Ottawa can’t compel CBC to disclose Mansbridge’s salary, minister says
James Moore says it’s up to CBC anchor Peter Mansbridge to tell Canadians his salary, but legislation prevents the government from doing so itself.
Nov 29, 2011 — Toronto Star: Heritage Minister talks CBC, Mansbridge salary by Susan Delacourt
James Moores says FRIENDS does a disservice to both the CBC and to everyday taxpayers with the way they approach the conversation of CBC funding.
Nov 29, 2011 — Sun News TV: Smackdown
FRIENDS speaks to Sun News about their new campaign 'Stop the CBC Smackdown'.
