CBC Execs Tell CRTC it can no longer Afford to be Free

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CBC executives told the federal regulator it is time to turn off free signals and allow conventional TV stations such as CBC and CTV to charge distributors a fee for carrying their channels in basic packages – even if that cost is passed on to customers.

Joseph Planta talks with Drex on The Commentary

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We first heard of Drex, when Premier Christy Clark appeared on his radio program, and was asked the infamous MILF question. He got fired soon after, and it made a lot of news. Come Inside and Listen to this engaging conversation...

Dr. Sport: Tom Larscheid Honoured; Jon Abbott New Sub for Shorthouse on Canucks Radio

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By Greg Douglas, Special to The Vancouver Sun September 12, 2014  Columnist Greg Douglas, a.k.a. 'Dr. Sport.' Photograph: Vancouver Sun files . SCENE & HEARD: Tom Larscheid (pictured,below) established himself early in his radio career as a take-no-prisoners Canucks’...

SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 13th

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Born this date were actresses Jean Smart, Nell Carter and Barbara Bain, singers Dick Haymes, David Clayton Thomas and Mel Torme, and broadcast insiders Fred Silverman, Tyler Perry and Tavis Smiley. Vaudevillian Eddie Cantor made his first national broadcast on NBC radio, 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien,' 'Law and Order', and 'Car 54 Where Are You' debuted on NBC-TV, 'Everybody Loves Raymond' began its nine year run on CBS-TV, 'The Rockford Files' and 'Police Woman' debuted the same night on NBC-TV, and Canada's Guess Who played their final gig together at the Montreal Forum. Frank Sinatra recorded 'The Tender Trap', Jo Stafford had a #1 hit with 'You Belong to Me', and Abba opened their first North American tour in Edmonton. ALL the radio & TV milestones for Sept. 13th INSIDE.

CFL Radio PBP Guys Protest League’s Showcase Uniforms

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All nine radio play-by-play announcers across the league have agreed to file a formal complaint about the jerseys, which feature logos on the front. It’s virtually impossible to call a game without being able to see numbers on the front.

Vancouver PPM Ratings: the Demo Leaders

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courtesy Toronto adman David Bray as reported by BroadcasterMagazine.com Vancouver: QMFM grabs the #1 spot for A12+ with a 10.7% share of hours tuned (up from 9.5% last time out). Taking the top spot for...

Edmonton PPM Ratings: the Demo Leaders

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courtesy Toronto adman David Bray as reported by BroadcasterMagazine.com Edmonton: 102.3 NOW Radio rules the roost for A12+ posting a 12.7% share of hours tuned (up from 11.1%). NOW! Radio takes top spot for F25-54,...