Sep 4, 2010 — News Article: Harper s'intéresse à Sun TV News by Malorie Beauchemin
Last July, Kory Teneycke, Harper's former senior adviser and now head of Sun TV, sent the Prime Minister a briefing note on Quebecor's pitch to the CRTC for Fox News North.
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 2, 2010 — News Article: Apple, TV networks clash over 99-cent rentals by Jennifer Saba and Yinka Adegoke
Apple Inc. introduced a new version of Apple TV with shows from just two networks, underscoring its struggles to win over a media industry worried about losing control over the pricing of its programs.
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: 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 27, 2010 — News Article: In telecom, a new battle for Quebec by Iain Marlow
Columnist says a new battle for the Quebec cellphone market is about to be ignited as Vidéotron becomes the first major Canadian cable company to launch its own wireless network since Rogers Communications Inc. did so 25 years ago.
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 23, 2010 — Policy Brief: Re: Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-498: Shaw Communications acquisition of CanWest Global's Broadcasting entities
As part of Shaw's application to take over CanWest's broadcasting assets, FRIENDS recommends the CRTC ensure commitment to local programming and adequate public benefit consistent with commission policies.
Aug 19, 2010 — News Article: Pelley will need all his smarts to fix Sportsnet One fiasco by Bruce Dowbiggin
Columnist says in a business where loyalties are often a lifetime assignation, Pelley’s hiring as president of Rogers Communications is significant.
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 16, 2010 — News Article: News Ageism by Dana Lacey
Blogger Alan D. Mutter says newspapers are often insensitive to readers over 55, which also happens to be their most loyal readership base.
Aug 14, 2010 — News Article: Sportsnet One tuned to local audience by Yvonne Zacharias
Columnist says Sportsnet Pacific is a victim of its own success and will be launching Sportsnet One to increase the number of games broadcasted.
Aug 13, 2010 — News Article: Diversity before, and behind, camera by Marke Andrews
Columnist says the U.S. TV industry is still struggling to hire staff and crews that reflect the population at large.
Aug 13, 2010 — News Article: Sportsnet One tuned to local audience by Yvonne Zacharias
Rogers is set to launch a second TV sports channel in the Pacific region.
Aug 11, 2010 — News Article: Quebecor prepares for wireless launch; profit dips by Iain Marlow
Columnist says Quebecor's new wireless service is set to launch in late summer at a steep discount within a bundle of existing services.
Aug 10, 2010 — News Article: Will The Empire (Traditional Media Companies) Strike Back? by Ashkan Karbasfrooshan
New-media entrepreneur says that by biding their time and holding out for the day when online video advertising is meaningful, traditional media companies are showing prudence.
