Canwest creditor protection extendedSep 9, 2010 Source: Ottawa CitizenCanwest Global Communications Corp. said Wednesday it has been granted an extension of creditor-protection status until Nov. 5. The broadcaster has had its protection under Canada's Companies' Creditor Arrangement Act extended several times since initially being granted protection Oct. 6 last year. Canwest has a deal in place to be bought by Shaw Communications Inc. for $2 billion. CRTC hearings on the matter are scheduled to start Sept. 20. |
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 1, 2012 — Most in Kamloops favour CBC expansion, poll finds by Mike YoudsStudy 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. Jan 31, 2012 — Economists say budget cuts risk more harm as Canadian economy shrinks by Bill CurryColumnist says Conservative MPs who were never happy with stimulus spending are pushing hard for deep spending cuts in areas like the CBC. Jan 31, 2012 — NDP wants to know PMO staffers' salaries by Glen McGregorColumnist says the NDP is calling on Treasury Board president Tony Clement to bring the same sunlight to salaries in the Prime Minister's Office as the government shone on the highly paid staff at the CBC. Jan 31, 2012 — 730 CBC employees take home more than $100,000 a yearThe CBC has more than 700 staff on the payroll making $100,000 annually, the public broadcaster revealed to a Conservative MP who had asked for salary details of top CBC executives and on-air staff. Jan 31, 2012 — CBC under ideological attack by Dave SwansonColumnist says if Conservatives cut CBC funding, Canadian identity will suffer. |
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