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.
Dec 20, 2010 — Straight.com: I Love CBC petition aims to save the CBC by Michelle de Silva
FRIENDS has launched a petition to re-affirm the importance of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Dec 20, 2010 — CHEX TV: Del Mastro Talks CBC by Pamela VanMeer
Reporter says Peterborough M.P. Dean Del Mastro is firing back at FRIENDS, saying his comments were taken out of context.
Dec 6, 2010 — The Hill Times: CBC uses taxpayers' dollars to fight court cases to prevent us from learning how it is spending some of our tax dollars by W.T. Stanbury
Regarding complaints against the CBC under the Access to Information Act, FRIENDS says there should be the same kind of transparency that exists as for a department within the Canadian Government.
Nov 1, 2010 — The Walrus: The cultural desirability of Canadian broadcasting by John Macfarlane
Editor states that twenty-five years after the founding of the Friends of Canadian Broadcasting the CBC is still beleaguered, and its survival is still in doubt.
Nov 1, 2010 — The Walrus: Dragon Done by Trevor Cole
Columnist says if ever an organization needed someone to blame, it was the CBC and Richard Stursberg, former vice-president of English Services, was made for that job.
Oct 22, 2010 — Metro News: CRTC OKs sale of Canwest TV assets to Shaw by Luann Lasalle
FRIENDS says the CRTC approving the sale of Canwest's TV assests to Shaw further concentrates media in Canada and that "The concentration in the hands of just a few people ... is a matter of concern."
Oct 16, 2010 — Windsor Star: Bring new station into Canada by Madeline Ritchie
Letter to the Editor takes issue with FRIENDS' recent campaign regarding Sun News TV.
Oct 13, 2010 — Canoe.ca: Broadcast lobby group rakes in millions, discloses little by Brian Lilley
Sun Media reporter looks at FRIENDS fundraising and grassroots mobilization activities.
Oct 12, 2010 — Mediacaster: CBC News Balance Study 'Not Balanced' Watchdog Says
Columnist says while offering up kudos to Canada's public broadcaster for launching its own investigation of its news practices, FRIENDS says "shame on CBC" for "making extravagant claims about their current efforts".
Oct 10, 2010 — Toronto Sun: CBC won't release director's expenses by Althia Raj
FRIENDS is waiting on the information commissioner to confirm whether CBC was right to deny a request on how much the public broadcaster spent hiring a U.S. firm to revamp The National, CBC News Network and local newscasts.
Sep 30, 2010 — Broadcaster Magazine: Reject Sun TV Application Says Friends
In FRIENDS' brief to the Commission, spokesperson Ian Morrison writes: "FRIENDS recommends that the request for the initial three-years' mandatory access be rejected by the Commission."
Sep 3, 2010 — National Post: The Blind Protester by Chris Selley
Columnist says rumours of Stephen Harper attempting to oust Konrad von Finckenstein as chairman of the CRTC and trying to push "American style hate media" on Canadians is purely conjecture.
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 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: Is Stephen Harper set to move against the CRTC? by Lawrence Martin
FRIENDS says the integrity of the CRTC has to be defended.
Aug 8, 2010 — Toronto Star: CBC to stay the course of departed boss by Ashante Infantry
FRIENDS says the CBC should have separate executives in charge of TV and Radio.
Aug 7, 2010 — The Fredericton Daily Gleaner: Controversial CBC boss leaves network by Cassandra Szklarski
FRIENDS says under Stursberg's leadership, CBC's audience share in television has dwindled.
Aug 5, 2010 — Stratford Beacon Herald: Friends of Canadian Broadcasting spokesman slams CBC leadership by Donal O'Connor
FRIENDS blames the erosion of quality broadcasting by the CBC on "inexperienced management" and says having people in charge who lack appropriate experience would be unthinkable in private sector broadcasting.
Jun 26, 2010 — Variety: Quebecor to add right wing news net by Brendan Kelly
FRIENDS says a point-of-view news network doesn't fit in with CRTC policy, which requires a balance in news reporting.
Jun 24, 2010 — Wire Report: Distributors disappointed with CTV's 'Save Local TV' CBSC win by Stefan Dubowski
FRIENDS supports the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council's finding that CTVglobemedia Inc. didn’t break the rules during its “Save Local TV” campaign, but says broadcasters and distributors were both “stretching the truth” during the fee-for-carriage air war.
Jun 22, 2010 — Nanaimo Daily News: CBC looks to U.S. programming for ad revenue
FRIENDS says the Canadian content void is being filled by private broadcasters like Canwest Global Communication's Global TV and CTV Inc. with Canadian-made, prime-time content increasing by 17 per cent this year.
Jun 21, 2010 — National Post: CBC runs fewer Canadian shows in prime time by Jamie Sturgeon
FRIENDS says the amount of domestic-made content aired by CBC between 6-11 p.m. stands at a 30-year low, with a full quarter of weekly programming dedicated to U.S. shows.
Jun 8, 2010 — Radio World: Canadian Lobby No More by James Careless
Columnist says private broadcaster's no longer have a common front for responding to various CRTC policy initiatives, "many of which promote Canadian cultural goals at the broadcasters’ expense."
Jun 4, 2010 — CIUT Take 5: The Dalton Camp Award
In a radio interview, FRIENDS spokesperson Ian Morrison and 2010 Dalton Camp Award winner Ethan Rabidoux discuss the award and the man who inspired it.
Jun 3, 2010 — Toronto Star: The power of political cartoons by Ethan Georges Rabidoux
In his Dalton Camp Award winning essay, Rabidoux explores the role of political cartoons in giving a outlet to the "working folk" to strike back at the elite.
Jun 2, 2010 — Canada Newswire: Media Advisory - Federal court hearing on Globalive foreign ownership
Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP), Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) and Friends of Canadian Broadcasting argue before the Federal Court for intervener status in a case that claims the federal government ignored the Canadian ownership requirements of the Telecommunications Act.
May 23, 2010 — The View from Seven: The CBC as a “cultural conduit connecting our coasts”? That’s so 1986! by Kevin McDougald
Blogger says FRIENDS should be more concerned about internet based television, rather than the Conservative government's agenda for the CBC.
May 7, 2010 — WrittenInfo.com: Canadian Satellite Radio: Finally
FRIENDS says upholding the CRTC's decision to issue two new satellite radio licences signals a "black day" for Canadian media.
Apr 19, 2010 — Yahoo!News: Foreign media control opposed by most: poll
In a recent poll, per cent of responders agreed that Canadian broadcasting and communication companies are too important for cultural and national security reasons to be sold into foreign control.
Apr 8, 2010 — Epoch Times: Coalition Seeks to Overturn Decision to License Globalive by Andrea Hayley
FRIENDS says "the government has done something it doesn't have the right to do" regarding a ruling that allows Globalive a wireless license in Canada.
Apr 1, 2010 — Canada Newswire: Harper failed to consider Canadian culture in Globalive decision
FRIENDS says several generations of hard work to maintain our cultural sovereignty will go down the drain if foreign ownership rules are gutted.
Apr 1, 2010 — News Article: Unions side with telcos against Globalive by Suzan Ayscough
FRIENDS, ACTRA and CEP are backing Public Mobile in its bid to challenge the federal government's approval of Globalive and its mobile brand Wind.
Apr 1, 2010 — Canoe.ca: Unions seek to back review of Globalive licence
ACTRA and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union join FRIENDS in backing a review of Globalive's wireless license.
Mar 30, 2010 — Straight Goods: Static on the CBC by Ish Theilheimer
FRIENDS says the CRTC decision on fee-for-carriage entrenches the power and wealth of the cable companies.
Mar 30, 2010 — The Hill Times: Opening foreign ownership for integrated telecom sector will impact broadcasting, Morrison tells committee by Jonathan Migneault
FRIENDS says opening up foreign ownership regulation in one sector can be expected to impact others.
Mar 23, 2010 — Canada AM: Video: The CRTC decision on fee-for-carriage
The spokesperson for Friends of Canadian Broadcasting explains how the CRTC ruling about a negotiated settlement will impact TV viewers.
Mar 23, 2010 — Canadian Press: TV networks win latest battle with cable companies, but war ahead by Jennifer Ditchburn
FRIENDS says the CRTC made a business-as-usual decision on fee-for-carriage, punting the opinion to the Federal Court of Appeal, which is months if not years away.
Mar 22, 2010 — Toronto Star: CRTC to rule on 'TV tax' dispute by LuAnn LaSalle
FRIENDS expects the CRTC to mandate compensation for local television signals and have both sides sit down to work out the value.
Mar 22, 2010 — CBC News: CRTC approves talks on TV signal fees
FRIENDS says the CRTC's deaccession on fee-for-carriage is not in the interest of Canadian viewers.
Mar 19, 2010 — National Post: CRTC to rule next week in battle over television carriage fees by Jamie Sturgeon
FRIENDS says the cable companies are in a financial position where they should pay for the over-the-air signals they pull in.
Mar 18, 2010 — Globe & Mail: TV-cable spat set to resume by Jennifer Ditchburn
The CRTC is soon expected to hand down major decision in the fee-for-carriage fight between broadcasters and cable companies.
Mar 16, 2010 — Rabble.ca: The fight is on for Canadian communications and culture by Fred Wilson
Media union executive says the fate of Canada's broadcasting industry is linked to the decisions being made in telecom and book-selling by the Conservative government.
Mar 4, 2010 — CIUT Take 5: Changes to Canada's foreign ownership rules
In a radio interview, FRIENDS spokesperson, Ian Morrison, discusses how changes to foreign investment rules could impact Canadian broadcasters and the country's cultural sovereignty.
Mar 3, 2010 — Canoe.ca: Throne speech signals telecom floodgates to open
FRIENDS says that if foreign owners control telecoms and satellite companies, then cable monopolies will demand equal treatment - broadcasters will follow suit and Canadian content could suffer.
Mar 3, 2010 — Canadian Press: Ottawa to open cell phone market to foreign entrants: throne speech by Julian Beltrame
FRIENDS warns changes to the telecommunications industry could be the first step in exposing the country's broadcasters to foreign ownership.
Mar 3, 2010 — Playback: Ottawa to "open doors" on foreign ownership by Etan Vlessing
FRIENDS says changing Canada's foreign ownership rules threatens Canadian culture and could tilt the playing field against domestic broadcasters.
Feb 13, 2010 — Toronto Star: Future uncertain for CanWest's newspaper chain
FRIENDS says Shaw's decision to keep Corus at arm's length from its Canwest acquisitions might be a strategy to keep the CRTC from intervening.
Feb 1, 2010 — Xinhua General News Service: Canadian media woes as major company un-dergoes failed media convergence experiment by Mark Bourrie
FRIENDS says the end of Canwest dominance in the newspaper industry is a good thing for Canada.
Feb 1, 2010 — iStockAnalyst: Canadian media woes as major company undergoes failed media convergence experiment by Mark Bourrie
FRIENDS says it is unlikely that anyone will be able to re-establish the Canwest newspaper and TV chain and restore it to the market dominance it held a decade ago.
