WINNIPEG — Canada’s public broadcaster promises to increase Indigenous staffing and promote Indigenous languages in its content as part of a sweeping new strategy.
CBC Proposes Indigenous Oversight Office as Part of New National Strategy
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St-Onge Wants CBC Role Redefined Before Next Election, Possible Change of Government
OTTAWA — The role of the public broadcaster should be redefined before the next federal election, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says, as the Liberals hedge against a possible change in government.
Minister Reviewing CBC’s Mandate with Eye to Making It Less Reliant on Advertising
OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said Monday he is starting to review the mandate for CBC and its French-language service Radio-Canada, including ways the government can bolster funding to the public broadcaster so it is less reliant on advertising dollars.
CRTC Renews CBC Licensing for Another Five Years, Tweaks Its Mandate
OTTAWA — The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission said Wednesday that it is renewing CBC’s licensing, with tweaks to its mandate that will make it spend money on programming produced by people with disabilities, Indigenous and racialized people and the LGBTQ community.
Sheila North Named CBC’s Late Night Anchor
WINNIPEG — CBC Manitoba has named Sheila North as the new host of “CBC Winnipeg News Late Night.”
Subway Can Press $210-Million Defamation Suit Against CBC for Show on Chicken Content
TORONTO — A defamation lawsuit by the world’s largest fast-food operator against Canada’s public broadcaster over a report on the chain’s chicken sandwiches can proceed, Ontario’s top court has ruled.
CRTC Chairman Questions CBC Over Transparency Amid Broadcaster’s Online Push
OTTAWA — Oversight and transparency took centre stage on Day 1 of a nearly three-week review of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s broadcasting licences, as the rush to furnish digital content butts up against regulatory barriers.
Ismaila Alfa Leaving Winnipeg to Host CBC Radio’s ‘Metro Morning’
TORONTO — Winnipeg-based broadcaster Ismaila Alfa is the new host of CBC Radio One’s “Metro Morning.”
Subway Must Pay CBC $500,000 for Failed Defamation Lawsuit Over Chicken
TORONTO — Subway has been ordered to pay the CBC $500,000 in legal costs following its failed bid to sue the public broadcaster for defamation.
Live On-Air Licking of CBC Reporter Sparks Outrage
In a widely seen clip, CBC’s Chris Glover is talking back to the studio when one man leans into the frame behind him and mugs in front of the camera before leaving while a second man, dressed in a green Saskatchewan Roughriders hoodie, moves in on the reporter.
Peter Mansbridge to Share Stories Behind the Stories in Winnipeg
Recently retired CBC National anchor Peter Mansbridge is sharing stories from his time as one of the country’s most prominent and respected journalists.
Police Launch Probe After Another Reporter Faces Notorious Sexist Slur
By The Canadian Press ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Police are investigating after a female reporter was heckled with a notorious sexist slur while on camera in St. John's, N.L. Const. Geoff Higdon of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says they received a complaint Thursday...
