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Rogers saga goes from the page to the stage in December debut

3 days ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

People | | April 22, 2025 The battle for control of the Rogers Communications Inc. empire was documented in a best-selling book. Now it is about to become a one-man play. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. Two weeks of free access to thewirereport.ca and our exclusive newsletters.
OpenMedia calls federal digital policy ‘disaster’, makes pitches for feds' consideration

1 week ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | April 17, 2025 Advocacy group OpenMedia has put together a roster of digital policy recommendations that it hopes will spur politicians into action following the Apr. 28 federal election. The group does not like what it sees in the current landscape, terming the status quo “a policy disaster.” This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.
CRTC adds confidentiality concerns to ‘Path Forward’ broadcast proceeding

1 week ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | April 15, 2025 The CRTC has received a joint application from the Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR) and the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) warning about confidentiality provisions in determining fiscal contributions, saying online entities are trying to keep too much secret. The commission will consider the matter as part of its Path Forward proceeding looking at Canadian and Indigenous audio content.
From teenage actor to industry bigwig, Reelworld's Tonya Williams is a powerhouse

2 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Tonya Williams, founder and executive director of the Reelworld Screen Institute (Photo: Handout. Visual: Joey Sabourin/Hill Times Publishing)When Tonya Williams was a teenager in Toronto, she started making commercials and appearing in minor roles in television shows and films; she had a stunning revelation. “I was always the only person who looked like me,” the proud African-Canadian states. “Not only on set but even behind.
CAMH, telecoms disagree on improvements to 988 helpline service

3 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Regulatory | | April 3, 2025 The agency responsible for administering the 988 mental health helpline finds itself at odds with telecoms who run the phone lines, in replies submitted to the CRTC’s proceeding on improving the service. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. Two weeks of free access to thewirereport.ca and our exclusive newsletters.
CRTC grants telecoms exemption from wireless and SMS fees for CNAC

3 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Regulatory | | March 31, 2025 The CRTC has decided that wireless data and short message service (SMS) revenues should not be considered when determining what telecoms should pay for the Canadian Numbering Administration Consortium (CNAC), more than a year after the regulator’s staff initially found wireless data should count. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.
Steelworkers accuse Telus of union busting in Turkey

3 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Telecom | | March 31, 2025 The United Steelworkers Union (USW), which represents Canadian workers at Telus Corp., is alleging that the telecom’s international division is trying to bust a union drive at its content review centre in Turkey. The company disputes the claims. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.
TVA cancels debate it asked political parties to pay for

4 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | March 26, 2025 Quebecor Inc. property TVA asked federal political parties to pay to take part in a proposed French language debate but cancelled the debate after the Liberal Party declined to join. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. Two weeks of free access to thewirereport.ca and our exclusive newsletters.
Millions of Canadians live in news deserts, CCPA finds

1 month ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | March 24, 2025 Two and a half million Canadians have virtually no access to local news, a new study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reveals. The report, titled News Deprivation: Canadian communities starving for local news, was released on March 20. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.
Cardozo calls for CBC/Radio-Canada reforms, says it is 'essential service'

1 month ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | March 21, 2025 A member of the Progressive Senators Group in the Senate has released a report calling for CBC/Radio-Canada to be declared an “essential service” and outlining recommendations for the public broadcaster to adapt to an evolving media landscape. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.