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December 6, 2024
Chart-topping albums from Drake and Justin Bieber are in the running for several of the major Grammy categories this year, including album of the year. Toronto-based rapper Drake came away with the most nominations of all Canadian artists, getting eight…
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December 5, 2024
CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced today that multi-platinum, singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes is confirmed to perform on CTV’s broadcast of The 2024 JUNO Awards. Following the successful release of his latest album Illuminate this…
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December 5, 2024
Bell Media’s MuchFACT (A Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) announced the 23 fund recipients from the December 1, 2024 music committee meeting. With 183 applications considered, a total of $452,900 was awarded to Canadian musicians in the following categories: Content Package,…
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December 1, 2024
Groupe V Media has reviewed and welcomes the proposals put forth by CBC/Radio-Canada regarding its funding review and the elimination of advertising on its platforms (television, radio and web). In the context of creating value for the brands, the withdrawal…
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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 29, 2024
Julie Tremblay, President and CEO of TVA Group, has commented on CBC/Radio-Canada’s proposals in the Canadian Heritage consultation on Canadian content in a digital world: “The idea of removing advertising from CBC/Radio-Canada in exchange for increased, guaranteed public funding,…
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November 29, 2024
RTDNA Canada is inviting nominations for individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of their career in journalism or news management. This award is for lifetime acheivement rather than for a single contribution.…
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November 28, 2024
The CRTC has approved an application by South Asian Broadcasting Corporation Inc. to amend the broadcasting licence for the ethnic commercial specialty radio station CKYE-FM Vancouver by adding an FM rebroadcasting transmitter in Surrey. The Commission also approves an application by Sher-E-Punjab Radio…
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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 28, 2024
2024 Crystals Radio Awards The Crystals are back and so is your chance to win $10,000! Does your radio creative have what it takes to win a 2024 Crystals Award? Submissions open December 5th, 2024 Categories include… Agency Single Agency…
