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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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Sony Music and Universal Music Take Legal Action in Canada Against 'Parasitic' Streaming App Musi
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Legal News

Sony Music and Universal Music Take Legal Action in Canada Against 'Parasitic' Streaming App Musi

IFPI and Music Canada are coordinating the action against the illegal streaming app which unlawfully sources music from YouTube and was pulled from the App Store in 2024.

Major labels are cracking down on an illegal streaming app in Canada.

Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group will begin legal proceedings in Canada against the developers of Musi, a streaming app that sources music from YouTube without the authorization of artists. The app, which has been deemed 'parasitic' by majors, features the same content as YouTube and YouTube Music, but with less or no advertisements.

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