All Local & Regional Programming Articles — 2012
CRTC approves new Montreal TV stations by Steve Faguy
The CRTC has approved two related applications that will see the Citytv network officially come to Montreal, and the launch of a new television station, ICI, that will offer local ethnic programming.
When “Local” News Isn’t by Paul Farhi
Columnist says that unlike news service material, which usually is labeled as such, TV stations typically run affiliate material without identifying its source.
CRTC approves English talk-radio station at 600 AM by Steve Faguy
New talk radio station says its committed to filling 100 per cent of its schedule with local programming.
CBC News Toronto at 11 debuts on CBC TV
CBC Toronto is expanding its late night TV newscast to offer more breaking news, live reports, weather and exclusive stories.
CBC opens new B.C. bureau in Kamloops
The CBC has opened its first radio station in 14 years — in Kamloops, B.C.
Community news website OpenFile suspends publication by Steve Ladurantaye
OpenFile, a Canadian news website that features stories based on suggestions from its readers, is suspending publication for a few weeks as it explores a new business opportunity.
CHCH hit by loss of programming fund
FRIENDS says the LPIF was flawed, but the CRTC should have rewritten the rules to truly help independents such as CHCH.
Montreal’s English-speaking sports fans rally for their radio team by Steve Ladurantaye
Bell Media's recent $3-billion takeover Astral Media has put it over the cap of two FM and two AM stations in any language in a market.
Bell says axing fee will hurt stations by Terry Pedwell
Columnist says the CRTC is doing away with a controversial fee charged by many cable and satellite companies to help improve local TV programming - and forcing them to stop passing the cost on to their customers.
From "major concern" to "astonishment", broadcast industry mourns LPIF's demise by Lesley Hunter
Columnist says reaction from the broadcasting industry to the CRTC’s plan to depose of the Local Programming Improvement Fund was swift and virtually unanimous.
Consumers’ gain is TV stations’ loss as CRTC cuts local programming fund by Ora Morison
Columnist says a decision to scrap a fund that helps pay for local television programming will save cable and satellite TV subscribers about the cost of a coffee a month, but threatens to put struggling local stations out of business.
Ottawa still needs alternative media by Emma Godmere
Columnist says that the end of print operations at XPress is the latest in a series of ominous signs that point to an erosion of the alternative press and local arts coverage in Ottawa.
CBC Hamilton service officially launches
CBC's new digital Hamilton service, which provides local news, weather, traffic and information about things to do around the Ontario city, has been launched.
CBC to cull rabbit-ear TV subscriptions by Kristian Rasmussen
The plan was originally to shut down analogue television in the Columbia Valley by 2013, but budget cuts have pushed it ahead to this year.
Proposed local CBC Radio station placed in doubt
The CBC has announced the proposed new station which was to open in the Kitchener area this fall will be delayed by “a few months.”
Three jobs to go at CBC Sask. by Emma Graney
Three CBC Saskatchewan employees will lose their jobs as a result of federal government cuts to the organization.
CHCH viewers eager to add input over CRTC funding issue by Meredith MacLeod
CHCH has launched a public campaign to urge the federal broadcast regulator to preserve a fund that shores up small and medium TV markets, including Hamilton.
Who do we trust to protect the CBC? by David Charbonneau
New survey shows that three-quarters of Kamloopsians are in favour of the proposed new CBC radio station in Kamloops.
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.
Public opinion in Hamilton & the rest of Canada concerning the CBC
New opinion research on public reaction to a proposed a new digital service in Hamilton in the spring of 2012.
Hamilton residents want their own CBC station
A substantial majority of Hamilton area residents would like CBC to establish a local radio station to cover community affairs, and support the Conservative's pre-election pledge to maintain or increase CBC funding.
London residents want their own CBC station
A wide majority of London residents would like CBC to establish a local radio station to cover community affairs and most hope their MP would champion the new station or not oppose it.
Public Opinion in the London Region & the rest of Canada concerning the CBC
New opinion research on public reaction to plans from the CBC to open a local radio station in London in the autumn of 2012.
Public opinion in Kamloops & the rest of Canada concerning the CBC
New opinion research on public reaction to a proposed a new radio service in the Interior BC region of Kamloops in the autumn of 2012.
Kamloops area residents want their own CBC station
A substantial majority of Kamloops area residents would like CBC to establish a local radio station to cover community affairs and three-quarters hope their MP would champion a new station or not oppose it.
Public opinion in the Waterloo Region & the rest of Canada concerning the CBC
Opinion research reveals that residents of the Waterloo region are very supportive of a CBC proposal to launch a local radio station in the area and would like their MP to champion the initiative.
Waterloo region residents want their own CBC station
A new opinion survey shows a substantial majority (68%) of Waterloo region residents would like CBC to establish a local radio station to cover community affairs and most (73%) hope their MP would champion the new station or not oppose it.
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.
CBC announces Saskatoon morning radio show
CBC says a new morning show will replace the Morning Edition, which is currently heard throughout the province.
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