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Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition

Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition

OTTAWA — The CRTC is looking at how to redefine Canadian content, launching a new consultation on the question with plans to hold a public hearing in the spring.
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Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder later this month at RAN Sevens

Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder later this month at RAN Sevens

Canada looks to take the first step back up the rugby sevens ladder when it competes in the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens later this month.
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CBC, TSN/RDS return, Prime comes aboard as PWHL announces Canadian broadcast schedule

CBC, TSN/RDS return, Prime comes aboard as PWHL announces Canadian broadcast schedule

TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League says all 90 games of its upcoming second regular season will be shown by its Canadian broadcast partners. The league announced its national broadcast partnerships Thursday.
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How to determine if the Black Friday deal you spotted is really a bargain

How to determine if the Black Friday deal you spotted is really a bargain

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may still be weeks away, but retail experts say now is the time to build a game plan for the big shopping days. With many stores already heavily advertising which items will star in sales campaigns on or around Nov.
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BCE denied regulatory relief, reports Q3 loss on asset impairment charge

BCE denied regulatory relief, reports Q3 loss on asset impairment charge

Bell Canada-owner BCE Inc. was dealt another regulatory blow this week as it reported a loss in its latest quarter and recorded $2.11 billion in asset impairment charges, mainly related to Bell Media's TV and radio properties.
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Quebecor reports Q3 profit and revenue down from year ago

Quebecor reports Q3 profit and revenue down from year ago

Quebecor Inc. says it recorded its best quarter for wireless customer acquisitions in its history during the three-month period that ended Sept. 30, though it reported its profit and revenue edged lower.
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Willow hopes free cricket streaming channel will grow the sport, add to its audience

Willow hopes free cricket streaming channel will grow the sport, add to its audience

Willow TV is hoping viewers sampling world-class cricket for free will want more. Willow's existing pay-TV cricket channel, shown on Rogers, Telus and Bell among other providers in Canada, will remain as is.
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Willow hopes free cricket streaming channel will grow the sport, add to its audience

Willow TV is hoping viewers sampling world-class cricket for free will want more. Willow's existing pay-TV cricket channel, shown on Rogers, Telus and Bell among other providers in Canada, will remain as is.
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Google exempt from Online News Act for five years, must pay news outlets $100M: CRTC

Google exempt from Online News Act for five years, must pay news outlets $100M: CRTC

OTTAWA — The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has granted Google a five-year exemption from the Online News Act, ordering it to release the $100 million it now owes to Canadian news outlets within 60 days.
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Ready for liftoff: Why Canada's telecom sector sees opportunity in satellite internet

Ready for liftoff: Why Canada's telecom sector sees opportunity in satellite internet

TORONTO — When a severe tropical cyclone hit New Zealand in February 2023, it left thousands on the country's North Island without internet or cellphone service for nearly a week, as major roads carrying vital fibre optic cables were washed out.
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