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U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

OTTAWA — Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC that its efforts to modernize Canadian content rules could worsen trade relations with the United States.
Vancouver’s PWHL prospects face uphill battle, says UBC prof

Vancouver’s PWHL prospects face uphill battle, says UBC prof

Vancouver's high cost of living, the PWHL's salaries and long travel times from cities in the east could make an expansion unlikely in the near future, says expert
CRTC to hold hearing on impact of global streamers on Canadian broadcasting

CRTC to hold hearing on impact of global streamers on Canadian broadcasting

OTTAWA — The CRTC is looking at how the Canadian broadcasting system can survive the shift away from traditional TV to international streamers.
'Big shakeup' at Richmond Olympic venue after CEO's $403K salary revealed

'Big shakeup' at Richmond Olympic venue after CEO's $403K salary revealed

The Richmond Olympic Oval's CEO George Duncan was paid more than the City of Richmond's manager in 2023; Duncan says his contract factored in the temporary term but one councillor questions the decision-making process.
'Shogun' — filmed in the Tri-Cities — picks up four Golden Globes

'Shogun' — filmed in the Tri-Cities — picks up four Golden Globes

"Shogun," which was filmed in Port Moody, Belcarra and Coquitlam, won big on the television side of the Golden Globes.
Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption

Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption

Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act to a journalism organization designed to distribute the funds. The U.S.
WildBrain to sell majority stake in TV broadcast business to IoM Media Ventures

WildBrain to sell majority stake in TV broadcast business to IoM Media Ventures

TORONTO — WildBrain Ltd. has signed a deal to sell a two-thirds stake in its television broadcast business to IoM Media Ventures Inc., an independent children's studio based in Halifax.
Vancouver Whitecaps seek new ownership

Vancouver Whitecaps seek new ownership

Majority owner Greg Kerfoot has had an ownership stake in the team since 2002
B.C. giving tax breaks, bonuses to film and TV

B.C. giving tax breaks, bonuses to film and TV

Film and TV production in B.C. set back by pandemic and strikes
FIFA economic assessment sees positive numbers arising from 2026 World Cup

FIFA economic assessment sees positive numbers arising from 2026 World Cup

TORONTO — The 2026 FIFA World Cup will contribute up to $3.8 billion in "positive economic output" for Canada as a host nation, according to a FIFA economic impact assessment.