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Media Beat: April 25, 2018

By David Farrell

CRTC releases amendments for low power radio stations

A growing trend to flouting the conditions set out in the Broadcast Act has the regulator tightening its regulatory policy for low-power radio stations, but it still deals a weak hand when it comes to shutting down repeat offenders


CRTC call for a new commissioner

With Stephen Simpson’s seat becoming vacant on June 22, the regulator is seeking a new CRTC commissioner for British Columbia and the Yukon. Applicant details here.

Sinclair Broadcasting’s hostile takeover

The right-wing behemoth helped put Trump in the White House. Now the president's returning the favour– setting up Sinclair to be the next Fox News – Ben Wofford, Rolling Stone

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Jimi
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Jimi

Chart Beat

Vancouver Artist Jimi Hits the Billboard Canada Modern Rock Chart Following Toronto Blue Jays Synch

“Leather Jacket” marks the blues-rock singer and guitarist's first release under her Headwater Music Group and ADA Canada global distribution deal. Nickelback, meanwhile, holds the top spot on Mainstream Rock for the third week with "Bones for the Crows."

Jimi is hanging her “Leather Jacket” on the Billboard Canada Airplay charts.

The Vancouver-based blues-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist's has debuted at No. 39 on the Billboard Canada Modern Rock chart, dated May 30.

It's Jimi’s first song since she inked a global distribution deal with Vancouver Island-based Headwater Music Group and ADA Canada, the independent distribution and artist services arm of Warner Music Canada.

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