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November 30, 2024
Earlier this month, CMW announced that the members of RUSH would be the 2024 recipients of the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award at Canadian Music Week in April. Part of this prestigious Humanitarian award includes $40,000 made to the recipient’s charity…
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November 28, 2024
by DAVID BRAY
RIP AVR……An era came to an end as Aboriginal Voices Radio went off the air in November pursuant to a CRTC directive and a federal court decision. Aboriginal Voices Radio, a non-profit venture, started years ago as a noble…
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November 23, 2024
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced that Ottawa native, 12-time JUNO Award winner, Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, and music legend Bruce Cockburn will host and perform at the 2024 JUNO Songwriters’ Circle, to be held in…
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November 22, 2024
Bell Media and renowned Canadian artist and creative powerhouse Sol Guy today announced their partnership on the creative hub and artist incubator, DAIS. A launchpad for the development, production, and distribution of landmark content, DAIS’s key pillars are short-form…
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November 11, 2024
The CRTC has found that there is room to license at least one radio station to serve Grimsby and Beamsville. Consequently,given the scarcity of FM frequencies and the interest expressed to serve the market, the Commission has issued a call for…
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November 11, 2024
SOCAN – the Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada – expressed its deep sadness after the passing of Leonard Cohen, one of the organization’s most iconic members, at the age of 82. Born in the Westmount area…
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November 11, 2024
Leonard Cohen — writer, poet, composer, singer, renowned seducer and, for many, the epitome of cool — has died at the age of 82. His sonorous, tobacco-painted baritone was once described as “the musical equivalent of rotgut whisky” and his…
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November 10, 2024
Stingray Digital Group Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2024. Financial Highlights (in thousands of dollars, except per share data) Three months ended September 30 Six months ended September 30 2024 2024…
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November 9, 2024
SiriusXM Canada today announced Blue Rodeo Radio, a limited-run channel to celebrate the legendary Canadian country rock band, starting November. Blue Rodeo Radio will feature selections from across the band’s vast catalogue, including a special track-by-track with band founders Jim Cuddy…
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November 4, 2024
The CRTC has received applications for broadcasting licences to operate new commercial radio stations to serve Brampton, Ontario. The Commission is seeking comments on market capacity and the appropriateness of issuing a call for radio applications to serve Brampton. The Commission…