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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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'COVID Ripped Up the Playbook': These Canadian Music Festivals Have Called For Support or Closed Since 2023

Festivals are facing tough post-lockdown circumstances, from rising production costs to fewer corporate sponsorships to hesitant audiences.

It's no secret that Canadian festivals have been facing hard times.

The post-lockdown years have seen high profile festivals filing for creditor protection, like Montreal's comedy behemoth Just for Laughs; scrambling to reorganize or downsize programming, like Toronto Jazz Festival and Calgary's JazzYYC, after TD withdrew sponsorship; or cancelling editions altogether, like Toronto food and culture festival Taste of the Danforth.

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