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Media Beat: January 28, 2019

By David Farrell

Piracy notices coming to Canadians can no longer demand cash


The federal government has amended Canada's Copyright Act to clarify that piracy notices sent to Canadians can't demand cash. – CBC News

Trump blames media layoffs on ‘fake news and bad journalism’

BuzzFeed announced Friday it was firing about 200 people, 15 percent of its staff. Earlier in the week, Verizon’s media division, which includes HuffPost and Yahoo, reported 800 positions were in line for the chopping block. – Global News

Netflix’s alignment with the MPAA of America signals shift in priorities

As the lines between platforms and creators of original content continue to blur—think Amazon Prime, YouTube Red, and Spotify’s investment in original music—a newfound recognition of the inadequacies of the DMCA might finally lead to sensible updates to copyright law.

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Netflix: competition, not regulation, is the way to stimulate Canadian content

The popular streaming platform’s owners say it shouldn't be forced to pay into funds that are designed to support the creation of Canadian content, arguing that the country is better served by market competition than by regulating foreign online services.

"Numerous online distributors offer an abundance of content, including Canadian content, on demand, anywhere and any time to anyone with access to the open internet," a Netflix submission to a Canadian government committee says. – The Canadian Press

Apple launches news service in Canada this week

Apple News is set to officially release in Canada this week, according to The Canadian Press. The bilingual service will feature content from CBC, La Presse, CTV News and the Toronto Star. Additional sources are to be added. – The Canadian Press

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Fire personnel respond to homes destroyed while a helicopter drops water as the Palisades Fire grows in Pacific Palisades, California on January 7, 2025. A fast-moving wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb burned buildings and sparked panic, with thousands ordered to evacuate January 7, 2025 as "life threatening" winds whipped the region. Frightened residents abandoned their cars on one of the only roads in and out of the upscale Pacific Palisades area, fleeing on foot from the 770-acre (310-hectare) blaze engulfing an area crammed with multi-million dollar homes in the Santa Monica Mountains.
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Fire personnel respond to homes destroyed while a helicopter drops water as the Palisades Fire grows in Pacific Palisades, California on January 7, 2025. A fast-moving wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb burned buildings and sparked panic, with thousands ordered to evacuate January 7, 2025 as "life threatening" winds whipped the region. Frightened residents abandoned their cars on one of the only roads in and out of the upscale Pacific Palisades area, fleeing on foot from the 770-acre (310-hectare) blaze engulfing an area crammed with multi-million dollar homes in the Santa Monica Mountains.

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L.A. Wildfire Relief: Organizations Providing Assistance for Music Industry Workers (Updating)

A list of organizations and entities offering relief for musicians and music industry professionals affected by the hugely destructive Los Angeles blazes.

Since Tuesday (Jan. 7), ferocious wildfires have been blazing through the greater Los Angeles region, causing extensive damage to life and property, including those of many individuals working in the music business. With nearly 180,000 residents impacted by evacuation orders, at least five dead and thousands of structures damaged or destroyed, music industry organizations are finding ways to provide relief for impacted music workers.

Below, find a list of some of the music organizations offering relief for L.A. industry workers. We will continue to update this list as more announcements are made.

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