This Conservative Leadership Hopeful would Privatize CBC English TV
“Our plan will phase out TV advertising with a goal to fully privatize CBC English TV by the end of our first mandate,” Erin O’Toole says in a new video obtained by Postmedia to be released publicly Friday.
Allan Waters Steve Young Award Nominations are open
Twelve years ago, we first awarded the Steve Young Broadcaster of the Year award to salute Canada’s top broadcasters under the age of 30
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Traveling Wilburys
The Travellin’ Wilburys consisted of: Bob Dylan, George Harrison Jeff Lyne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty.
VALENTINE’s DAY in Broadcast History .. Friday Feb. 14th
It’s the date that Vancouver’s CKMO AM 1410 became C-FUN, under new ownership.
The US first lady, Jacqueliine Kennedy gave a televised tour of the White House to both CBS and NBC.
CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite, the ‘most trusted man in America,’ announced his retirement.
The musical special, ‘Barbra Streisalnd: Timeless’ aired in prime time on FOX.
John and Yoko were in Philadelphia to begin a week co-hosting "The Mike Douglas Show."
And music legend Frank Zappa appeared on NBC-TV’s “Miami Vice” playing the head of a drug ring.
ALL the milestones for Feb 14th INSIDE.
Local News in Crisis as McClatchy Newspapers File for Bankruptcy
McClatchy’s 30 mastheads will continue to operate normally, with the company taking on an additional $50 million in financing from Encina Business Credit.
CBC down billions after losing rights to Hockey Night in Canada
The contract was bought by Rogers Inc. in 2013 and cost the communications company $5.2 billion. The contract is good until 2026
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Barenaked Ladies
The “Ladies” a Canadian rock band that started out in 1988 and continues performing today. One of their biggest hits came out in 1992: Lovers In A Dangerous Time