
The Canadian Radio‑television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced a hearing to evaluate a slate of change‑of‑ownership applications affecting broadcasters and telecom operators. The hearing, slated for the coming weeks, will review proposals from domestic and foreign investors seeking to acquire stations, networks, or service licences. The regulator will assess each request against competition, Canadian content, and public interest criteria. Outcomes could reshape the Canadian media landscape by altering market concentration and ownership structures.

Bell Media, through its venture arm Bell Ventures, has invested in Los Angeles‑based Daylight Media and its premium podcast network QCode. The partnership will combine Bell’s marketing and distribution capabilities with QCode’s scripted audio expertise to co‑create original series. Financial...

Bell Media, via its corporate venture arm Bell Ventures, announced an investment in Los Angeles‑based Daylight Media and its QCode podcast network. The partnership will include co‑development of original audio content and joint marketing and distribution initiatives. Financial terms were...

CBC reported that 30.5 million Canadians tuned in to coverage of the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, marking one of the highest viewership peaks for a multi‑sport event in recent years. The figure includes live broadcasts, highlights and digital streams across...

Hallmark Channel’s popular series "When Calls the Heart" is getting a prequel titled "Hope Valley: 1874," slated to debut on Canada’s W Network in March. The limited‑run drama returns to the 19th‑century frontier setting, focusing on the early days of...

British Columbia’s animation sector, now supporting over a thousand professionals, has secured a new master agreement signed by UBCP, ACTRA‑BC, and CMPA. The contract delivers a 3 % annual wage increase for three years, expands health and pension benefits, and introduces...
Corus Entertainment’s Home Network announced a robust spring slate featuring two new original series. “Life Is Messy,” starring design expert Kortney Wilson and builder Kenny Brain, debuts April 9, showcasing budget‑friendly renovations that help families declutter chaotic homes. The network also...

Stingray Media announced the launch of a suite of free ad‑supported streaming (FAST) channels on Whale TV+, its partner over‑the‑top platform. The initial rollout includes twelve curated channels featuring music videos, lifestyle programming, and classic television series, all available at...