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Edmonton Elks forge ambitious future with multilingual broadcasts
Winnipeg Blue BombersÕ Kenny Lawler (89) runs for the first down against the Edmonton Elks during second half CFL action in Winnipeg Thursday, July 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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Unlicensed Hong Kong radio station that hosted many pro-democracy guests goes off air after 18 years
"The Bull" Tsang Kin-shing, center, founder of Hong Kong's pro-democracy Citizens' Radio station, along with radio's guests, speaks to the press prior to the radio's last broadcast in Hong Kong, Friday, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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Veteran broadcaster Marilyn Denis retires from daytime television after 34 years
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U.K. Conservative leadership debate cut short after presenter faints on air
Liz Truss, right, and Rishi Sunak during The Sun's Showdown, the fight for No10, the latest head-to-head debate for the Conservative Party leader candidates, at TalkTV's Ealing Studios, west London, Tuesday July 26, 2022. (Dominic Lipinski/PA via AP)
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Radio-Canada to appeal CRTC racial slur decision, says it will apologize to complainant
The CBC-Radio Canada building is seen Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Montreal. Dozens of prominent Radio-Canada personalities are urging their employer to fight back against a recent CRTC decision ordering the broadcaster to apologize over the use of the N-word on air. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
football
For first time ever, CFL game set to be broadcast in an Indigenous language
Victor Cui, speaks to media, in Edmonton, Alta., on Tuesday January 25, 2022. For the first time in league history, a CFL game will be broadcast in an Indigenous language. The Edmonton Elks president and chief executive officer announced Friday the franchise's July 22 home game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be broadcast live in Cree.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
opinion
Grammys 2022: Jon Batiste’s awards, Ukrainian President Zelensky’s powerful speech and Joni Mitchell’s history
Brad Wheeler
film
CODA wins best picture at Oscars 2022 rocked by Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock
The cast and crew of "CODA" accept the award for best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
film
Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes to host Oscars: report
This combination of photos shows Regina Hall, from left, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes, who are in final talks to host the 94th Academy Awards. (AP Photo)
football
CFL leaves door open for Argonauts’ quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson to play in East final
Sep 24, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson (4) looks to pass as he is pressured by Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Antonio Simmons (93) during the first half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
real estate
Media studios take centre stage in hybrid offices
arts
Junos to take place outdoors at Budweiser Stage for 2022 awards show in Toronto
People cheer the Arkells on stage during their first live performance since the pandemic restrictions lifted, at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto on Friday, August 13, 2021. The Juno Awards are taking place at the open-air Budweiser Stage in Toronto on May 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
world
Elite Guinea army unit says it’s overthrown president
Members of the Armed Forces of Guinea drive through the central neighbourhood of Kaloum in Conakry on September 5, 2021 after sustainable gunfire was heard. - Gunfire was heard in Conkary in the morning and troops were seen on the streets, witnesses told AFP. There was no immediate explanation for the incidents in Conakry's Kaloum peninsula, where the presidency, various institutions and offices are located. (Photo by CELLOU BINANI / AFP) (Photo by CELLOU BINANI/AFP via Getty Images)
music
The Tragically Hip to perform with Feist during 2021 Juno Awards
Members of The Tragically Hip arrive on the red carpet for the movie Long Time Running, during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, on Sept. 13, 2017.
opinion
It’s amateur hour in Ottawa as the Heritage Minister seeks to salvage the botched broadcasting bill
Konrad Yakabuski
television
Musk-see TV: Saturday Night Live’s five most controversial hosts
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump appears onstage while hosting Saturday Night Live.
sports
Games postponed at world women’s curling after broadcasters test positive for COVID-19
Teams take part in a practice session at the Women's World Curling Championship in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, April 29, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
basketball
Basketball star Kia Nurse already carving out a broadcasting career at just 25
Canada's Kia Nurse (right) backs in on a Senegal player during preliminary round women's basketball action at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 10, 2016. Nobody would have batted an eye if Kia Nurse had sat out Canada's second round of Olympic women's basketball qualifying. Nurse had a busy WNBA season, had surgery to clean up her elbow, then flown halfway around the world to rejoin the Canberra Capitals, the team she led to an Australian league victory last year. But Nurse is in Edmonton this week to help the Canadian women, who were recently ranked a program-high fourth in the world, move on to the final round of qualifying. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Sports streaming service DAZN weighs IPO to drive fresh growth
Lorenzo Pellegrini of A.S Roma celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and AS Roma at Mapei Stadium - Città del Tricolore on April 3, 2021 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy.
basketball
Toronto Raptors to feature all-female broadcast crew for March 24 game against Nuggets
Canada's Kia Nurse (right) backs in on a Senegal player during preliminary round women's basketball action at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 10, 2016. Nobody would have batted an eye if Kia Nurse had sat out Canada's second round of Olympic women's basketball qualifying. Nurse had a busy WNBA season, had surgery to clean up her elbow, then flown halfway around the world to rejoin the Canberra Capitals, the team she led to an Australian league victory last year. But Nurse is in Edmonton this week to help the Canadian women, who were recently ranked a program-high fourth in the world, move on to the final round of qualifying. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
opinion
Without a vision from government, the CBC’s licensing hearing is futile
Peter Menzies
world
Broadcaster Larry King dead at age 87
Talk show host Larry King attends a press conference in Montreal, Wednesday, October 6, 2010 where he spoke to reporters about his career.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
report on business
CRTC chair pushes back on CBC request for eased transparency requirements around digital content
The CBC logo is projected onto a screen during the CBC's annual upfront presentation at The Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, Wednesday, May 29, 2019. CBC personalities Carol Off, Mark Kelley, Nahlah Ayed and Jeannie Lee are among a growing number of staff urging the public broadcaster to drop efforts to sell more branded content. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
technology
Facebook enables users to broadcast large video calls
This image provided by Facebook shows their new video chat service called Messenger Rooms on a computer. With people’s social lives moved indefinitely online, a bevy of tech companies want to unseat fast-rising Zoom from its perch, given security concerns and other issues with the video-calling service. Facebook is stepping into the fray, hoping that its massive user base will give it the needed edge to drown out the competition in this already crowded field. (Facebook via AP)
sports
Meghan McPeak hopes to be ‘someone’s Robin Roberts’ as one of few female Black broadcasters in sports
Meghan McPeak, left, and Gareth Wheeler do play-by-play for the Raptors 905 in Mississauga, Ont., on Jan. 25, 2017.
arts
Group of Vancouver seniors explore the world of pandemic podcasting
Sylvie Anderson, 72, is among a group of seniors eager to learn how to participate in the 'Powered by Age' podcast.
opinion
CBC’s closure of local newscasts amid the coronavirus crisis is a shame
Robert Hurst
report on business
Quebecor’s Videotron to buy regional telecom provider Cable Amos
Quebecor headquarters is seen in Montreal on October 6, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
report on business
CRTC rules in favour of Quebecor in battle with Bell over TVA Sports
Quebecor headquarters is seen Monday, October 6, 2014 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
canada
Media asks court to approve broadcast, webcast of Meng’s extradition hearing
Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou leaves her home to appear in British Columbia supreme court for a hearing, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada September 30, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/Files
football
CFL extends exclusive broadcasting rights deal with TSN and RDS
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros, left, hands the ball off to Andrew Harris at their team practice during the CFL's Grey Cup week in Calgary, on Nov. 20, 2019.
opinion
Quebecor’s TVA Sports crusade misses the net
Konrad Yakabuski
report on business
Quebecor following through on threat to scramble TVA Sports signal for Bell subscribers
Quebecor headquarters is seen in Montreal on October 6, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz