Sep 9, 2010 — News Article: Canwest creditor protection extended
Canwest Global Communications Corp. said Wednesday it has been granted an extension of creditor-protection status until November 5th, 2010.
Sep 7, 2010 — Policy Brief: Re: CRTC Broadcast Notice of Consultation 2010-551: Application #2009-1674-4
FRIENDS comments on an application by Corus for a broadcasting licence to operate a regional specialty television channel.
Sep 7, 2010 — News Article: I guess Sun TV News only works if shoved down our throats by John Doyle
Columnist says if there were a big demand for a right-wing news outfit from consumers, it would be a success without the special cable status it is manoeuvring to achieve.
Sep 5, 2010 — News Article: Geist: Competition concerns drive CRTC Internet provider policy by Michael Geist
Columnist says that while the investment concerns are unquestionably important, the CRTC decision forcing incumbent telecom companies to provide independent ISPs with speed-matched open access to their networks is fundamentally about competition.
Sep 4, 2010 — News Article: Harper s'intéresse à Sun TV News by Malorie Beauchemin
A freedom of information request to the Prime Minister's Office reveals that Stephen Harper received a briefing note on Quebecor's pitch to the CRTC for "Fox News North" last July.
Sep 4, 2010 — News Article: The real deal behind Fox News North by Norman Spector
Columnist says a Conservative friendly all-news network may be more about Quebecor Inc. President Pierre Karl Péladeau's ambition to own an NHL francise in Quebec City.
Sep 3, 2010 — News Article: 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.
Sep 2, 2010 — News Article: Left-wing scare tactic lacks facts by Brian Lilley
Columnist says the recent Avaaz petition asking Canadians to stop "American style hate media" is really about a group of left-wing Americans supporting interests in Canada that don't want to see competition in news broadcasting.
Sep 2, 2010 — News Article: 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 1, 2010 — News Article: 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 — News Article: How Fox North became Harper's priority by Frances Russell
Columnist says the the Prime Minister's Office is prepared to walk over any cavilling by the Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Corporation to grant Sun Media a first-class licence for Sun News TV.
Aug 31, 2010 — News Article: 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 — News Article: 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 — News Article: 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 26, 2010 — News Article: 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 24, 2010 — News Article: 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 19, 2010 — News Article: 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 — News Article: 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 14, 2010 — News Article: 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 — News Article: Wind Mobile burns cash as it buys clients by Jamie Sturgeon
Columnist says around 100,000 subscribers signed up with Wind Mobile through early July, far exceeding projected numbers.
