New NHL deals for TSN, CBC, close to done by William HoustonJan 26, 2007 Source : Globe & MailBroadcasters who attended the National Hockey League all-star events in Dallas this week are reporting the same story: A new NHL rights deal involving the CBC and TSN is close to being done.The agreement, which would start in 2008-09, would give TSN a stronger national package with more games involving Canadian teams and also a Canadian series in at least one round of the NHL playoffs. For the CBC, its franchise brand, Hockey Night in Canada, would stay on the air. The network would lose some Canadian playoff content to TSN, but would get most of the postseason, including the Stanley Cup final. RDS is expected to retain French-language rights. It's speculated the CBC and TSN deals will be four to five years in length. The CBC's rights fee would be about $100-million a year. TSN's cable deal would be in the range of $25-million to $40-million. © Globe and Mail
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Feb 6, 2012 — Cartt.ca IN-DEPTH: Blue Ant's Michael MacMillan says original content will lead ambitious plans by by Greg O’BrienMichael MacMillan recently sat down with Cartt.ca editor and publisher Greg O’Brien to chat about Alliance Atlantis, what he’s learned and what he hopes for his new company, Blue Ant Media. Feb 6, 2012 — CRTC delays CBC licence renewal until after budget by Steve LadurantayeThe CRTC has agreed to postpone Canadian Broadcasting Corp.'s licence renewal application until after a federal budget that is expected to reduce its funding. Feb 4, 2012 — CRTC’s new sheriff faces challenges of digital ageColumnist says the themes for the CRTC have remained the same: how to effectively regulate amidst technological change and ensure that Canadian content remains vibrant in a tidal wave of foreign content. Feb 4, 2012 — Me, the CBC and the CTF by Stephen KimberFRIENDS Steering Committee Member, Stephen Kimber, responds to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's claim that he is "on the CBC payroll". Feb 2, 2012 — CBC Licence Renewals Postponed Indefinitely as Criticism, Consultation GrowsThe 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 — Time to tune out Minister MooreColumnist calls for Stephen Harper to remove Heritage Minister James Moore from his portfolio over comments related to the appropriateness of the CBC's French affiliate showing foreign pornography on its website. Feb 2, 2012 — CTF cries foul on CBC link to 'Friends' By Kris SimsFRIENDS disputes The Canadian Taxpayers Federation's claims that steering committee members are on the CBC's payroll. Feb 2, 2012 — Friends with Benefits: CTF finds Friends of Canadian Broadcasting on the CBC Payroll by Gregory ThomasThe CTF has filed an Access to Information request with the CBC asking if members of the FRIENDS Steering Committee are on the public broadcaster's payroll. |
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