Video: A Pox on Both Their Houses: Cable and TVNov 13, 2009 Source: TVO The AgendaRoundtable discussion on the issue of fee-for-carriage, featuring broadcast industry observers including FRIENDS spokesperson, Ian Morrison.
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Feb 8, 2012 — Audio: Theatre chill over staging controversial productionsJames Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, takes exception to a story on CBC Radio about a play that has the artistic community buzzing about a political chill. 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 6, 2012 — Hébert: Radio-Canada’s days as talent incubator may be overColumnist says that while talent is an undeniable part of the success of Quebec made films, nurturing has a lot to do with the result and is due in no small part to Radio-Canada’s role as an incubator. 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 — Maher: Sun TV plays dirty with trumped-up CBC porn scandal by Stephen MaherColumnist says Sun TV's parent company sells a lot of porn, the CBC does not sell porn, but that somehow Sun TV is managing to get politicians to condemn CBC for selling porn. 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. |
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