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Cable company barons can maximize their profits by growing and then selling out
BCE’s takeover of CTV will allow Rogers to purchase Sportsnet
CRTC conditions on BCE’s takeover of CTV will result in more Canadian programming
CRTC conditions on BCE’s takeover of CTV will result in more Canadian programming
CRTC conditions on BCE’s takeover of CTV will result in more Canadian programming
Françoise Bertrand, credited with running the CRTC as a proactive, fair organization, is stepping down as chairperson
Françoise Bertrand, credited with running the CRTC as a proactive, fair organization, is stepping down as chairperson
Françoise Bertrand, credited with running the CRTC as a proactive, fair organization, is stepping down as chairperson
Chrétien won third majority government not because voters approve of his work, but because they distrust the Canadian Alliance, says an Ipsos-Reid survey
If CRTC approves BCE’s takeover of CTV, Rogers says it should be permitted to acquire Sportsnet
CBC’s original The Nature of Things produces less of its own high-quality, insightful shows as its funding shrinks
Major cultural vacancy left by former CBC chairwoman Guylaine Saucier leads to call for reform of appointment process, CBC governing structure
Major cultural vacancy left by former CBC chairwoman Guylaine Saucier leads to call for reform of appointment process, CBC governing structure
Major cultural vacancy left by former CBC chairwoman Guylaine Saucier leads to call for reform of appointment process, CBC governing structure
Former CCTA president lobbies in favour of DTH where he formerly opposed them
Michael MacMillan is building Alliance Atlantis into a Canadian success story
Despite its importance to Canada’s economy, arts and culture policy has been largely ignored in federal election campaign
Despite its importance to Canada’s economy, arts and culture policy has been largely ignored in federal election campaign
Friends survey indicates Atlantic Canadians want MPs to work to restore local television, and may vote against Liberals because of CBC funding cuts
Friends survey indicates Atlantic Canadians want MPs to work to restore local television, and may vote against Liberals because of CBC funding cuts
Friends survey indicates Atlantic Canadians want MPs to work to restore local television, and may vote against Liberals because of CBC funding cuts
Friends survey indicates Atlantic Canadians want MPs to work to restore local television, and may vote against Liberals because of CBC funding cuts
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Friends believes broadcasters should be prohibited from making political contributions because they depend on the federal government for licences like no other industry
Liberals’ new Red Book has Sheila Copps promising additional funding on arts, culture and the CBC
Changes to Gemini Award show format might entice more Canadians to watch it.
The Canadian TV industry has changed, but the CBC still snaps up over half the Gemini statuettes each year
Friends’ survey says Canadians enjoy domestic television, prefer CBC’s Canadian programming to that of other private networks
Friends’ survey says Canadians enjoy domestic television, prefer CBC’s Canadian programming to that of other private networks
Friends’ survey says Canadians enjoy domestic television, prefer CBC’s Canadian programming to that of other private networks
Friends’ survey says Canadians enjoy domestic television, prefer CBC’s Canadian programming to that of other private networks
CanWest promises greater service to Western Canada as it acquires Alberta TV stations
Friends believes there is too close an affiliation between the TVO board and the incumbent Conservative government
Friends’ assault on TVO is not well-substantiated
CBC merger of Toronto Radio One and National network news stations could reduce local coverage for six million listeners
Friends has launched an advertising campaign to save the CBC’s supper-hour news programs in Atlantic Canada, but MPs believe it unfairly attacks them
Friends has launched an advertising campaign to save the CBC’s supper-hour news programs in Atlantic Canada, but MPs believe it unfairly attacks them
Friends has launched an advertising campaign to save the CBC’s supper-hour news programs in Atlantic Canada, but MPs believe it unfairly attacks them
Investigator Brenda Dalglish is asking valid questions about accountability of Friends
CanWest may have hired Brenda Dalglish to investigate Friends
Izzy Asper’s impending takeover of Southam fuels speculation about its effect on Canadian media and opinion
Leonard Asper is a competent executive, balancing corporate and family life
Izzy Asper’s impending takeover of Southam fuels speculation about its effect on Canadian media and opinion
Izzy Asper’s impending takeover of Southam fuels speculation about its effect on Canadian media and opinion
Izzy Asper’s impending takeover of Southam fuels speculation about its effect on Canadian media and opinion
CRTC may sanction CBC over cuts to local television news
Protestors gather at Charlottetown CBC station to oppose local news cuts
Potential loss of PEI support in tight election race may force Liberals to remedy CBC cuts
Pauline Couture denies allegations of bias and conflict of interest in her association with Friends and CTV
CRTC worries specialty acquisitions could be given undue preference on carrier’s channels
CanWest may have hired Brenda Dalglish to investigate Friends
Investigator Brenda Dalglish is asking valid questions about accountability of Friends
CRTC’s ruling on Corus/Shaw makes approval of Rogers’ Sportsnet purchase unlikely
CHUM’s new TV licence for Victoria market puts CityTV format in competition with CanWest Global
CanWest’s acquisition of eight WIC television stations may soon allow it to rival CTV as national network, prompts concern about its commitment to Canadian content
CanWest’s acquisition of eight WIC television stations may soon allow it to rival CTV as national network, prompts concern about its commitment to Canadian content
CanWest’s acquisition of eight WIC television stations may soon allow it to rival CTV as national network, prompts concern about its commitment to Canadian content
CRTC approves CanWest's bid to acquire eight new stations
CRTC television rulings could show distinct change in federal broadcast policy
CRTC television rulings could show distinct change in federal broadcast policy
Friends will mail pamphlets to each PEI household, urging them to pressure MPs to save local CBC news
Friends’ poll shows most Atlantic Canadians oppose cuts to local CBC supper-hour news, may vote against Liberals in protest
Friends’ poll shows most Atlantic Canadians oppose cuts to local CBC supper-hour news, may vote against Liberals in protest
Friends’ poll shows most Atlantic Canadians oppose cuts to local CBC supper-hour news, may vote against Liberals in protest
CBC remains indecisive in face of budgetary pressures
CBC’s original proposal to eliminate regional news altogether is rejected in favour of 30-minute local supper-hour show
CBC’s original proposal to eliminate regional news altogether is rejected in favour of 30-minute local supper-hour show
Focus on CBC regional news cuts overshadows more positive parts of Robert Rabinovitch’s proposal for a new CBC
CBC sells satellite-based Newsworld International and TRIO to USA Networks
Focus on CBC regional news cuts overshadows more positive parts of Robert Rabinovitch’s proposal for a new CBC
CBC governing structure impedes the Corporation’s ability to fulfill its mandate
Cuts to CBC supper-hour news are as much a product of loss of vision as loss of funding; restructuring may or may not help
Liberal backbenchers push Chrétien for better funding as Rabinovitch threatens to cut local supper-hour news
Friends wants NB residents to lobby CBC to preserve local news at upcoming board meeting in St. Andrew’s
CBC draws fire for proposal to lay off staff, cut local news programs in bid to make public broadcaster more distinct, cheaper to run
CBC draws fire for proposal to lay off staff, cut local news programs in bid to make public broadcaster more distinct, cheaper to run
CBC draws fire for proposal to lay off staff, cut local news programs in bid to make public broadcaster more distinct, cheaper to run
CBC draws fire for proposal to lay off staff, cut local news programs in bid to make public broadcaster more distinct, cheaper to run
CBC draws fire for proposal to lay off staff, cut local news programs in bid to make public broadcaster more distinct, cheaper to run
Robert Rabinovitch’s proposed national newscast will likely be of high quality, and may save the CBC from bankruptcy and irrelevance
Liberal backbenchers push Chrétien for better funding as Rabinovitch threatens to cut local supper-hour news
Robert Rabinovitch’s proposed national newscast will likely be of high quality, and may save the CBC from bankruptcy and irrelevance
To preserve the diversity of voices in Canada, the CBC cannot shut down its regional TV stations
CBC is vital for balanced journalism and regional representation, and must not be cut any further
The CBC board of directors is examining restructuring proposals by president Robert Rabinovitch
CanWest argues it should be permitted to take over WIC stations as a reward for its entrepreneurship
CRTC must examine effects of media concentration in mediating breakup of WIC
Friends’ study, Leaving Town, shows demand for local programming exceeds supply provided by private broadcasters and CBC
Friends, CTV say approving Global’s proposal would contravene CRTC regulations limiting owners to one TV station per market
Listeners’ willingness to comment and complain about CBC radio shows their devotion to its programming
Potential buyers examine prospects for acquiring Sportsnet after CRTC ruled CTV must drop it for TSN
CBC’s plan to eliminate local supper-hour news programs may contravene Broadcasting Act
Ruling forcing CTV to sell Sportsnet in return for buying TSN will benefit viewers by increasing competition
CBC is returning money originally set aside for now-shelved Radio Three and InfoRadio
Easily-ignored Sheila Copps fails to adequately defend or fund Canadian culture
Canadian culture and the CBC largely ignored in most recent federal budget
Prospective owner BCE’s financial resources will help strengthen CTV
BCE offers $2.3 billion to buy CTV, pending CRTC approval
Global lays out $84M benefits package in bid to take over WIC
Global lays out $84M benefits package in bid to take over WIC
Jean Chrétien promised stable funding for CBC, but has cut deeper than Mulroney ever did
Midday program to be cut, 173 TV and radio employees to lose jobs as CBC tries to deal with its financial and administrative problems
Midday program to be cut, 173 TV and radio employees to lose jobs as CBC tries to deal with its financial and administrative problems
CBC’s latest cuts reduce costs, but could hinder more fundamental restructuring in the future
New round of layoffs in CBC English television prompt criticism of Chrétien, Rabinovitch
Tory-heavy board complains Friends appropriated TVO logo for “I’m voting TVO” campaign it says advocated defeat of provincial government
Robert Rabinovitch wants to reduce commercialism, return CBC to public-service roots
CRTC is correct in assigning new licence conditions on CBC, including reducing commercials and increasing Canadian content
CBC president says new conditions of licence are financially impossible; threatens to defy CRTC
CBC president says new conditions of licence are financially impossible; threatens to defy CRTC
CBC president says new conditions of licence are financially impossible; threatens to defy CRTC
Regulator’s expected call for more local television, fewer commercials will run counter to Rabinovitch’s plans for the network
Regulator’s expected call for more local television, fewer commercials will run counter to Rabinovitch’s plans for the network
