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Media Beat: October 10, 2018

 

Media Beat: October 10, 2018

By David Farrell

 


CBC joins an international initiative to boost transparency in news

Twenty organizations, including CBC, joined The Trust Project on Tuesday, increasing the project's reach to an estimated 217 million people a month. – CBC News

Toronto mayoral fringe candidate sues Bell for refusing to air campaign ad

Faith Goldy has built an online following by pushing anti-immigrant and Islamophobic sentiment and advocating a racist conspiracy theory of “white genocide” or “ethnocide.” She was famously fired by Rebel Media for appearing on a neo-Nazi podcast during the 2017 Charlottesville protests, and has endorsed and cheerily recited a common white supremacist slogan known as the Fourteen Words. – Joseph Brean, National Post

GM tracked radio listening habits for 3 months: Here's why

GM said the whole notion is theoretical for now. But a spokesman said connected vehicle data from its test could help GM develop a better way to measure radio listenership. And that might be valuable to advertisers.

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GM, with 10 million cars on the road, is one of the first automakers to undertake such a study. – Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press

Facebook takes on Amazon with video chat device

Facebook has unveiled Portal, the first consumer hardware from the world’s most extensive social network with a basic price of US$200. The toaster-size gadget, along with a $350 version called Portal+, is a cross between a smart speaker, video camera and digital photo frame. – The Washington Post

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Josh Ross Brings His Country Star Power Across Canada: Canadian Concerts of the Week
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Josh Ross Brings His Country Star Power Across Canada: Canadian Concerts of the Week

Plus, Goldie Boutilier headlines a show in Western Canada, British pop singer Jade flexes her synth-pop sensibilities in Vancouver and more.

This week, rising country singer Josh Ross is starting his cross-Canada tour. In recent years, the Waterdown, Ontario native has been making waves across the country scene, scoring multiple hits on the charts, most recently with “Hate How You Look” on Billboard Canada’s Country Airplay chart. Hot on the heels of his debut album, Later Tonight, Ross is leaning into the momentum, taking his country charm across the nation.

Additionally, Nova Scotia’s Goldie Boutilier brings her high-energy hits to Edmonton, while Little Mix alum Jade performs her solo discography in Vancouver. Then, rising British singer-songwriter Erin LeCount secures a sold-out slot in Toronto.

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