Media Monitor 1998 - 2000
Cable company barons can maximize their profits by growing and then selling out
Dec 08, 2000 - Toronto Star: BCE ruling buoys Rogers by Chris Zelkovich
BCE’s takeover of CTV will allow Rogers to purchase Sportsnet
Dec 08, 2000 - Canadian Press: Feds OK BCE's bid for CTV; TV industry watchdogs cheer by Leanne Yohemas-Hayes
CRTC conditions on BCE’s takeover of CTV will result in more Canadian programming
Dec 07, 2000 - Toronto Star: BCE-CTV deal likely to get OK by Susan Pigg
CRTC conditions on BCE’s takeover of CTV will result in more Canadian programming
Dec 07, 2000 - Globe & Mail: BCE-CTV deal gets green light from broadcast regulator by Terry Weber
CRTC conditions on BCE’s takeover of CTV will result in more Canadian programming
Dec 06, 2000 - Montreal Gazette: CRTC chairman quits post by Mark Lamey
Françoise Bertrand, credited with running the CRTC as a proactive, fair organization, is stepping down as chairperson
Dec 05, 2000 - Toronto Star: CRTC chairwoman Francoise Bertrand resigns by Jennifer Ditchburn
Françoise Bertrand, credited with running the CRTC as a proactive, fair organization, is stepping down as chairperson
Dec 05, 2000 - Globe & Mail: CRTC head makes surprise early exit by Jeff Gray & Daniel LeBlanc
Françoise Bertrand, credited with running the CRTC as a proactive, fair organization, is stepping down as chairperson
Dec 02, 2000 - Globe & Mail: Public frowns on PM despite vote, poll finds by Shawn McCarthy
Chrétien won third majority government not because voters approve of his work, but because they distrust the Canadian Alliance, says an Ipsos-Reid survey
Dec 02, 2000 - Toronto Star: Struggle for Sportsnet is coming to a head by Chris Zelkovich
If CRTC approves BCE’s takeover of CTV, Rogers says it should be permitted to acquire Sportsnet
Nov 30, 2000 - Toronto Star: Nature of endangered things by Antonia Zerbisias
CBC’s original The Nature of Things produces less of its own high-quality, insightful shows as its funding shrinks
Nov 29, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen: Saucier resigns early from CBC Board by Chris Cobb
Major cultural vacancy left by former CBC chairwoman Guylaine Saucier leads to call for reform of appointment process, CBC governing structure
Nov 28, 2000 - National Post: CBC chairwoman quits post early by Finbarr O'Reilly
Major cultural vacancy left by former CBC chairwoman Guylaine Saucier leads to call for reform of appointment process, CBC governing structure
Nov 28, 2000 - Globe & Mail: CBC official quits by Krista Foss and Heather Scoffield
Major cultural vacancy left by former CBC chairwoman Guylaine Saucier leads to call for reform of appointment process, CBC governing structure
Nov 27, 2000 - National Post: Cable monopoly by Ian Morrison (Letter to the Editor)
Former CCTA president lobbies in favour of DTH where he formerly opposed them
Nov 24, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen: Sound of silence alarms arts industry by Chris Cobb
Despite its importance to Canada’s economy, arts and culture policy has been largely ignored in federal election campaign
Nov 24, 2000 - Globe & Mail: The Accidental Moguls by Sarah Scott
Michael MacMillan is building Alliance Atlantis into a Canadian success story
Nov 22, 2000 - The Telegram: Campaigning parties silent on billion-dollar industry by Chris Cobb
Despite its importance to Canada’s economy, arts and culture policy has been largely ignored in federal election campaign
Nov 18, 2000 - The Guardian: Survey finds Islanders upset with CBC cuts by Dave Stewart
Friends survey indicates Atlantic Canadians want MPs to work to restore local television, and may vote against Liberals because of CBC funding cuts
Nov 18, 2000 - New Brunswick Telegraph Journal: Poll suggests backlash from cuts
Friends survey indicates Atlantic Canadians want MPs to work to restore local television, and may vote against Liberals because of CBC funding cuts
Nov 18, 2000 - Fredericton Daily Gleaner: Voters may punish Liberals for CBC cuts by Don Richardson
Friends survey indicates Atlantic Canadians want MPs to work to restore local television, and may vote against Liberals because of CBC funding cuts
Nov 18, 2000 - The Telegram: Restore CBC cuts, poll says by Moira Baird
Friends survey indicates Atlantic Canadians want MPs to work to restore local television, and may vote against Liberals because of CBC funding cuts
Nov 13, 2000 - CRTC: CRTC Chair Françoise Bertrand: Address to the Annual Convention of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters
Our Collective Journey - Staying the course for better Canadian content
Nov 04, 2000 - Globe & Mail: Corporate funds fuel election campaigns by Janet McFarland
Friends believes broadcasters should be prohibited from making political contributions because they depend on the federal government for licences like no other industry
Nov 02, 2000 - CBC Radio, The Arts Report: Liberal Party pledges $600 million in spending on arts
Liberals’ new Red Book has Sheila Copps promising additional funding on arts, culture and the CBC
Oct 29, 2000 - Toronto Star: Just watch it: Canadian TV honours its own by Antonia Zerbisias
Changes to Gemini Award show format might entice more Canadians to watch it.
Oct 29, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen: After 15 years, CBC still rules Geminis by Tony Atherton
The Canadian TV industry has changed, but the CBC still snaps up over half the Gemini statuettes each year
Oct 28, 2000 - Globe & Mail: Survey gives top marks to CBC drama
Friends’ survey says Canadians enjoy domestic television, prefer CBC’s Canadian programming to that of other private networks
Oct 26, 2000 - Winnipeg Free Press: Broadcast lobby gives thumbs up to Canadian TV
Friends’ survey says Canadians enjoy domestic television, prefer CBC’s Canadian programming to that of other private networks
Oct 26, 2000 - Montreal Gazette: Canadians like home-grown TV by John McKay
Friends’ survey says Canadians enjoy domestic television, prefer CBC’s Canadian programming to that of other private networks
Oct 25, 2000 - Canadian Press: Watchdog group's pre-Gemini report gives thumbs up to Canadian TV by John McKay
Friends’ survey says Canadians enjoy domestic television, prefer CBC’s Canadian programming to that of other private networks
Sep 26, 2000 - Globe & Mail: CanWest vows emphasis on West by Lily Nguyen
CanWest promises greater service to Western Canada as it acquires Alberta TV stations
Sep 19, 2000 - National Post: Too many Tories at TVO: lobbyists by Stewart Bell
Friends believes there is too close an affiliation between the TVO board and the incumbent Conservative government
Sep 19, 2000 - National Post: Fair-weather Friends (Editorial)
Friends’ assault on TVO is not well-substantiated
Aug 30, 2000 - National Post/Ottawa Citizen: Merger of CBC radio operations could water down local service by Chris Cobb and Susanne Hiller
CBC merger of Toronto Radio One and National network news stations could reduce local coverage for six million listeners
Aug 25, 2000 - Charlottetown Guardian: Wayne Easter sees political agenda blocking Save Compass campaign by Mike Gauthier
Friends has launched an advertising campaign to save the CBC’s supper-hour news programs in Atlantic Canada, but MPs believe it unfairly attacks them
Aug 24, 2000 - CBC News: Friends of Canadian Broadcasting launches campaign
Friends has launched an advertising campaign to save the CBC’s supper-hour news programs in Atlantic Canada, but MPs believe it unfairly attacks them
Aug 23, 2000 - : Friends of CBC launching ad campaign by Julie Chow
Friends has launched an advertising campaign to save the CBC’s supper-hour news programs in Atlantic Canada, but MPs believe it unfairly attacks them
Aug 14, 2000 - Toronto Star: Not so Friendly by Antonia Zerbisias
Investigator Brenda Dalglish is asking valid questions about accountability of Friends
Aug 14, 2000 - National Post: CanWest orders study on critics by Sinclair Stewart
CanWest may have hired Brenda Dalglish to investigate Friends
Aug 13, 2000 - Toronto Star: They're at the Post by Oakland Ross
Izzy Asper’s impending takeover of Southam fuels speculation about its effect on Canadian media and opinion
Aug 02, 2000 - Winnipeg Free Press: Heir apparent emerges from Izzy's shadow by Martin Cash
Leonard Asper is a competent executive, balancing corporate and family life
Aug 02, 2000 - Canadian Press: CanWest Global's newspaper purchase – will it bring more choices or one voice? by Jennifer Ditchburn
Izzy Asper’s impending takeover of Southam fuels speculation about its effect on Canadian media and opinion
Aug 01, 2000 - Toronto Star: The great Canadian mystery by Antonia Zerbisias
Izzy Asper’s impending takeover of Southam fuels speculation about its effect on Canadian media and opinion
Aug 01, 2000 - Globe & Mail: Asper: Mogul and a half by Margaret Wente
Izzy Asper’s impending takeover of Southam fuels speculation about its effect on Canadian media and opinion
Jul 29, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen: CBC, CRTC set to fight over regional shows by Jack Aubey
CRTC may sanction CBC over cuts to local television news
Jul 28, 2000 - Charlottetown Guardian: Save Compass group organizes protest; Protesters blaming federal Liberals for plight of CBC by Dave Stewart
Protestors gather at Charlottetown CBC station to oppose local news cuts
Jul 27, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen: Tiny P.E.I. holds key to CBC's future by Tony Atherton
Potential loss of PEI support in tight election race may force Liberals to remedy CBC cuts
Jul 20, 2000 - National Post: Friends and conflict by Pauline Couture
Pauline Couture denies allegations of bias and conflict of interest in her association with Friends and CTV
Jul 19, 2000 - Canadian Press: Rogers faces regulatory hurdles in attempt to buy CTV Sportsnet by Gillian Livingston
CRTC worries specialty acquisitions could be given undue preference on carrier’s channels
Jul 14, 2000 - National Post: CanWest orders study on critics by Sinclair Stewart
CanWest may have hired Brenda Dalglish to investigate Friends
Jul 14, 2000 - Toronto Star: Not so Friendly by Antonia Zerbisias
Investigator Brenda Dalglish is asking valid questions about accountability of Friends
Jul 07, 2000 - Toronto Star: Rogers backing off Blue Jay buy by Chris Zelkovich
CRTC’s ruling on Corus/Shaw makes approval of Rogers’ Sportsnet purchase unlikely
Jul 07, 2000 - Globe & Mail: Third TV network okayed; B.C. to get new choices by Peter Kennedy and Heather Scoffield
CHUM’s new TV licence for Victoria market puts CityTV format in competition with CanWest Global
Jul 07, 2000 - Toronto Star: Regulator redraws TV industry blueprint by Dana Flavelle
CanWest’s acquisition of eight WIC television stations may soon allow it to rival CTV as national network, prompts concern about its commitment to Canadian content
Jul 07, 2000 - Globe & Mail: TV world faces shake-out as third network okayed by Heather Scoffield
CanWest’s acquisition of eight WIC television stations may soon allow it to rival CTV as national network, prompts concern about its commitment to Canadian content
Jul 07, 2000 - Winnipeg Free Press: Aspers in ring with CTV, top network title at stake by Martin Cash
CanWest’s acquisition of eight WIC television stations may soon allow it to rival CTV as national network, prompts concern about its commitment to Canadian content
Jul 06, 2000 - Canadian Press: CRTC approves sale of WIC Western International to CanWest by Leanne Yohemas-Hayes
CRTC approves CanWest's bid to acquire eight new stations
Jul 06, 2000 - Toronto Star: Broadcasting moguls await fate by Dana Flavelle and Susan Pigg
CRTC television rulings could show distinct change in federal broadcast policy
Jul 05, 2000 - Winnipeg Free Press: CRTC likely to make Asper's TV dreams come true by Martin Cash
CRTC television rulings could show distinct change in federal broadcast policy
Jun 29, 2000 - Summerside Journal Pioneer: Friends of CBC to contact every Islander by Julie Chow
Friends will mail pamphlets to each PEI household, urging them to pressure MPs to save local CBC news
Jun 08, 2000 - Charlottetown Guardian: Majority of folks oppose CBC cutbacks
Friends’ poll shows most Atlantic Canadians oppose cuts to local CBC supper-hour news, may vote against Liberals in protest
Jun 08, 2000 - Fredericton Daily Gleaner: Atlantic Canada rejects CBC cuts by Heather McLaughlin
Friends’ poll shows most Atlantic Canadians oppose cuts to local CBC supper-hour news, may vote against Liberals in protest
Jun 07, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen: 70% in Atlantic area oppose CBC cuts by Chris Cobb
Friends’ poll shows most Atlantic Canadians oppose cuts to local CBC supper-hour news, may vote against Liberals in protest
May 30, 2000 - Globe & Mail: The same old CBC
CBC remains indecisive in face of budgetary pressures
May 30, 2000 - National Post: CBC backs down, to retain shorter supper-hour news by Anne Marie Owens
CBC’s original proposal to eliminate regional news altogether is rejected in favour of 30-minute local supper-hour show
May 30, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen: CBC cuts supper-hour news shows to half-hour by Chris Cobb
CBC’s original proposal to eliminate regional news altogether is rejected in favour of 30-minute local supper-hour show
May 22, 2000 - Toronto Star: CBC plan best chance for survival by Antonia Zerbisias
Focus on CBC regional news cuts overshadows more positive parts of Robert Rabinovitch’s proposal for a new CBC
May 20, 2000 - Globe & Mail: CBC sells channel to U.S. mogul by Bertrand Marotte and Gayle MacDonald
CBC sells satellite-based Newsworld International and TRIO to USA Networks
May 19, 2000 - Globe & Mail: Don't knock the only guy with a map by Bill Neville
Focus on CBC regional news cuts overshadows more positive parts of Robert Rabinovitch’s proposal for a new CBC
May 18, 2000 - Globe & Mail: Is there anyone Robert Rabinovitch doesn't report to?
CBC governing structure impedes the Corporation’s ability to fulfill its mandate
May 17, 2000 - National Post: ... and that was the CBC news by Murray Whyte
Cuts to CBC supper-hour news are as much a product of loss of vision as loss of funding; restructuring may or may not help
May 17, 2000 - Canadian Press: Grits demand money for CBC local newscasts by Bruce Cheadle
Liberal backbenchers push Chrétien for better funding as Rabinovitch threatens to cut local supper-hour news
May 12, 2000 - New Brunswick Telegraph Journal: Group urges NBers to lobby CBC president by Alan White
Friends wants NB residents to lobby CBC to preserve local news at upcoming board meeting in St. Andrew’s
May 11, 2000 - Calgary Sun: Regional TV threat by Tyler McLeod
CBC draws fire for proposal to lay off staff, cut local news programs in bid to make public broadcaster more distinct, cheaper to run
May 11, 2000 - Edmonton Sun: Planned CBC cuts a 'shock' by Steve Tilley
CBC draws fire for proposal to lay off staff, cut local news programs in bid to make public broadcaster more distinct, cheaper to run
May 11, 2000 - National Post: CBC releases its poor ratings to justify job cuts by Chris Cobb
CBC draws fire for proposal to lay off staff, cut local news programs in bid to make public broadcaster more distinct, cheaper to run
May 11, 2000 - Globe & Mail: CBC TV's regional cuts spark outcry
CBC draws fire for proposal to lay off staff, cut local news programs in bid to make public broadcaster more distinct, cheaper to run
May 11, 2000 - Vancouver Sun: Job losses at CBC Vancouver 'may hit 20 per cent' by Petti Fong
CBC draws fire for proposal to lay off staff, cut local news programs in bid to make public broadcaster more distinct, cheaper to run
May 06, 2000 - Montreal Gazette: CBC chief merits support by Mike Boone
Robert Rabinovitch’s proposed national newscast will likely be of high quality, and may save the CBC from bankruptcy and irrelevance
May 06, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen: Delay of meeting buys CBC some time by Chris Cobb
Liberal backbenchers push Chrétien for better funding as Rabinovitch threatens to cut local supper-hour news
May 02, 2000 - Globe & Mail: CBC can't please everyone and shouldn't try by Jeffrey Simpson
Robert Rabinovitch’s proposed national newscast will likely be of high quality, and may save the CBC from bankruptcy and irrelevance
Apr 30, 2000 - Toronto Star: The CBC cliff-hanger by Antonia Zerbisias
To preserve the diversity of voices in Canada, the CBC cannot shut down its regional TV stations
Apr 27, 2000 - Saskatoon Star Phoenix: Time to oppose CBC cuts by John McConnell
CBC is vital for balanced journalism and regional representation, and must not be cut any further
Apr 27, 2000 - Toronto Star: CBC brass grilled on radical restructuring plans by Antonia Zerbisias
The CBC board of directors is examining restructuring proposals by president Robert Rabinovitch
Apr 26, 2000 - Globe & Mail: CanWest appeals to regulators as an 'entrepreneur' by Ann Gibbon
CanWest argues it should be permitted to take over WIC stations as a reward for its entrepreneurship
Apr 25, 2000 - Toronto Star: Political soap makes great TV by Antonia Zerbisias
CRTC must examine effects of media concentration in mediating breakup of WIC
Apr 24, 2000 - National Post/Ottawa Citizen: CBC blasted for local TV cuts by Chris Cobb
Friends’ study, Leaving Town, shows demand for local programming exceeds supply provided by private broadcasters and CBC
Apr 20, 2000 - Globe & Mail: CanWest challenged on WIC proposal by Ann Gibbon
Friends, CTV say approving Global’s proposal would contravene CRTC regulations limiting owners to one TV station per market
Apr 17, 2000 - National Post: Saints and icons set CBC standard by Adrian Humphreys
Listeners’ willingness to comment and complain about CBC radio shows their devotion to its programming
Apr 17, 2000 - Toronto Star: Potential buyers eye CTV's stake in Sportsnet by Chris Zelkovich
Potential buyers examine prospects for acquiring Sportsnet after CRTC ruled CTV must drop it for TSN
Apr 16, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen: CBC to drop local news, cut 500 jobs by Chris Cobb
CBC’s plan to eliminate local supper-hour news programs may contravene Broadcasting Act
Mar 25, 2000 - Toronto Star: Viewers better off thanks to CRTC ruling by Chris Zelkovich
Ruling forcing CTV to sell Sportsnet in return for buying TSN will benefit viewers by increasing competition
Mar 16, 2000 - Globe & Mail: $10-million injection for CBC Radio by Michael Posner
CBC is returning money originally set aside for now-shelved Radio Three and InfoRadio
Mar 03, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen: Culture critics savage Copps by Chris Cobb
Easily-ignored Sheila Copps fails to adequately defend or fund Canadian culture
Mar 01, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen/Edmonton Journal: Culture 'barely' sees light of day by Chris Cobb
Canadian culture and the CBC largely ignored in most recent federal budget
Feb 26, 2000 - Toronto Star: It's tough to find fault with the offer for CTV by Antonia Zerbisias
Prospective owner BCE’s financial resources will help strengthen CTV
Feb 26, 2000 - Canadian Press: BCE shakes up the Canadian market with $2.3 billion offer for broadcaster CTV Inc. by James Stevenson
BCE offers $2.3 billion to buy CTV, pending CRTC approval
Feb 19, 2000 - Winnipeg Free Press: CanWest puts $84M on table to woo CRTC by Martin Cash
Global lays out $84M benefits package in bid to take over WIC
Feb 19, 2000 - Canadian Press: Global to boost Canuck TV by John McKay
Global lays out $84M benefits package in bid to take over WIC
Feb 12, 2000 - Globe & Mail: What about that promise?
Jean Chrétien promised stable funding for CBC, but has cut deeper than Mulroney ever did
Feb 11, 2000 - Canadian Press: CBC sheds 173 more jobs and Midday in latest downsizing
Midday program to be cut, 173 TV and radio employees to lose jobs as CBC tries to deal with its financial and administrative problems
Feb 11, 2000 - Globe & Mail: Latest CBC layoffs will see 173 workers lose jobs by Caroline Alphonso and Wallace Immen
Midday program to be cut, 173 TV and radio employees to lose jobs as CBC tries to deal with its financial and administrative problems
Feb 11, 2000 - Globe & Mail: CBC cuts put off core decision for a while by Hugh Winsor
CBC’s latest cuts reduce costs, but could hinder more fundamental restructuring in the future
Feb 11, 2000 - CBC Radio: Friends of CBC criticize cuts by Suzanne King
New round of layoffs in CBC English television prompt criticism of Chrétien, Rabinovitch
Jan 21, 2000 - Toronto Star: Leggo my logo by Antonia Zerbisias
Tory-heavy board complains Friends appropriated TVO logo for “I’m voting TVO” campaign it says advocated defeat of provincial government
Jan 12, 2000 - Vancouver Sun: CBC president steering clear of ratings, commercial wars by Daniel Sieberg
Robert Rabinovitch wants to reduce commercialism, return CBC to public-service roots
Jan 08, 2000 - Vancouver Sun: The CBC's war of words by Alex Strachan
CRTC is correct in assigning new licence conditions on CBC, including reducing commercials and increasing Canadian content
Jan 07, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen: Angry CBC boss: 'Just watch me' defy CRTC order by Chris Cobb
CBC president says new conditions of licence are financially impossible; threatens to defy CRTC
Jan 07, 2000 - Toronto Star: Stay tuned: CBC fights new program orders by Antonia Zerbisias
CBC president says new conditions of licence are financially impossible; threatens to defy CRTC
Jan 07, 2000 - Vancouver Sun: CBC fumes at new orders by Ken MacQueen
CBC president says new conditions of licence are financially impossible; threatens to defy CRTC
Jan 06, 2000 - Globe & Mail: CRTC, CBC head for showdown over regional programs by Heather Scoffield
Regulator’s expected call for more local television, fewer commercials will run counter to Rabinovitch’s plans for the network
Jan 03, 2000 - National Post/Ottawa Citizen: CRTC to urge CBC return to grassroots by Chris Cobb
Regulator’s expected call for more local television, fewer commercials will run counter to Rabinovitch’s plans for the network
December 23, 1999 - Globe & Mail: Rabinovitch clashes with CRTC officials over identity of CBC by Doug Saunders
CBC President Robert Rabinovitch claims special mandate from Prime Minister, challenges CRTC officials on a proposed broadcasting licence condition that would require the public broadcaster to spend more on local television programming, as required by the Broadcasting Act.
Dec 22, 1999 - National Post: Overhaul of CBC might do away with local news by Mark Stevenson
Robert Rabinovitch may undertake a harsh restructuring of CBC to increase its cost-efficiency
Dec 07, 1999 - Globe & Mail: CTV argues case for sports networks' merger by Mark MacKinnon
Ivan Fecan says TSN, Sportsnet are complementary, CTV should be permitted to hold both of them
Dec 06, 1999 - Globe & Mail: CTV enters crucial stage for NetStar deal by Susanne Craig
Shareholders will lose if CRTC hearings beginning today impose conditions on CTV’s ownership of TSN, Sportsnet
Dec 05, 1999 - Toronto Star: Who will control Canada's sports TV? by Chris Zelkovich
Regardless of CRTC’s decision on Sportsnet, TSN, the ruling’s implications will be significant
Dec 04, 1999 - Vancouver Sun: Fighting on the home front by Alex Strachan
Friends supports free trade, but believes Canadians must protect their cultural sovereignty at the same time
Nov 26, 1999 - CBC Radio, The Arts Report: CBC's 'radio for youth' silenced ... for now by Sandra Abma
Robert Rabinovitch has shelved plans for youth-oriented Radio Three
Nov 24, 1999 - Toronto Star: CTV lines up allies by Chris Zelkovich
Professional sports teams, leagues and personalities take sides on TSN bid; more support than opposition for CTV
Nov 17, 1999 - Canadian Press: CTV shares up on takeover rumours by Gillian Livingston
CTV share values jump amid rumours the widely-held company may be taken over
Oct 26, 1999 - National Post: The complex fight to carve up WIC by Matthew Fraser
Complicated process of asset distribution between CanWest and Shaw has been postponed
Oct 25, 1999 - Montreal Gazette: Starting over at the CBC
Robert Rabinovitch has the love of public broadcasting and management experience required to renew the CBC; acclaimed as excellent choice for the post
Oct 25, 1999 - Montreal Gazette: New plan would merge TV, radio news by Chris Cobb
FRIENDS: "To make CBC radio and TV one operation is a reduction of services. They should not be allowed to get away with the word integration. It is chopping."
Oct 23, 1999 - Globe & Mail: A Cheater's Guide to Canadian Television by Doug Saunders
Canadian production companies frequently skirt Canadian-content rules to profit, gain access to government funding
Oct 20, 1999 - Toronto Star: It's Canadian TV coverage we need by Dalton Camp
New CBC president must contend with indifferent government and private competition to provide the public broadcaster to which Canadians are entitled
Oct 19, 1999 - Toronto Star: CBC's new chief wins top ratings all around by Antonia Zerbisias
Robert Rabinovitch has the love of public broadcasting and management experience required to renew the CBC; acclaimed as excellent choice for the post
Oct 19, 1999 - Canadian Press: Rabinovitch new CBC president by Jennifer Ditchburn
Robert Rabinovitch has the love of public broadcasting and management experience required to renew the CBC; acclaimed as excellent choice for the post
Oct 19, 1999 - National Post: A Wise Man returns to the flock by Matthew Fraser
Robert Rabinovitch has the love of public broadcasting and management experience required to renew the CBC; acclaimed as excellent choice for the post
Oct 16, 1999 - Toronto Star: CTV promises TSN takeover will benefit Canada by Chris Zelkovich
CTV brief to CRTC says new Canadian sports broadcasting landscape will boost amateur sport, won’t disadvantage rights holders
Oct 15, 1999 - Canadian Press: PM delays selection of CBC chief by Jennifer Ditchburn
Friends says government is harming CBC by taking so long to appoint permanent president
Sep 10, 1999 - Canadian Press: CBC chairwoman attempts to foil candidate by Gord McIntosh and Jennifer Ditchburn
CBC, government sources say Guylaine Saucier has asked for Robert Rabinovitch to be removed from consideration for CBC president’s job
May 20, 1999 - Globe & Mail: Resounding public support for CBC found in new poll by Graham Fraser
Friends’ poll finds Canadians like the CBC, but fear the government is trying to undermine it by funding cuts and political appointments
May 11, 1999 - National Post: Canada's sportscasting tug-of-war Struggle for TSN puts monopoly issue back at CRTC's door by Matthew Fraser
Ivan Fecan says TSN, Sportsnet are complementary, CTV should be permitted to hold both of them
Mar 23, 1999 - Vancouver Sun in The National Post: What CBC Needs is a Champion, by Barbara Yaffe
The CBC needs someone to defend its value as a public broadcaster in the face of severe cuts
Mar 20, 1999 - Ottawa Citizen: The death of local television by Tony Atherton
Media concentration sanctioned by the CRTC has led to the gutting of Canadian local television
Mar 06, 1999 - Washington Post: At the CBC, Morale Shrinks With Budget by Steven Pearlstein
Federal budget cuts and the growth of private television have contributed to the CBC’s marginalization and low morale
Feb 25, 1999 - National Post: Strike by CBC technicians costs The National half its audience, CTV newscast benefits by Jonathon Gatehouse
Lack of Canadian footage on newscast during technicians’ strike turns viewers toward CTV National News
Feb 23, 1999 - Toronto Star: CBC strike provides fodder for broadcaster's enemies By Antonia Zerbisias
CBC strike prompts critics to question public broadcaster’s necessity, although it is a vital service in small communities
Jan 21, 1999 - Montreal Gazette: Beatty is out at CBC by Lawrence Martin
Ottawa will likely not renew Beatty’s contract; CBC president widely viewed as too passive to resist assault on public broadcaster
Jan 21, 1999 - National Post: Ottawa ready to dump Beatty as head of CBC: Won't renew contract: Former Tory minister portrayed as a well-meaning failure
Ottawa will likely not renew Beatty’s contract; CBC president widely viewed as too passive to resist assault on public broadcaster
Jan 02, 1999 - Toronto Star: CBC-TV needs some friends in high places by Sid Adilman
CBC has been decimated by actions and policies of Sheila Copps, Perrin Beatty and Françoise Bertrand, needs some loyal supporters
Dec 04, 1998 - Globe & Mail: Who should appoint CBC presidents? by Jeffrey Simpson
The government should insulate the CBC from political interference by allowing its board of directors to choose its president
Nov 24, 1998 - Globe & Mail: Who's fooling who? by Alexandra Gill
Pauline Couture comes under criticism for writing Robert Lantos’ speech attacking CanWest
Nov 23, 1998 - Globe & Mail: 'At pleasure' measure resembled a big stick to brandish against CBC by Hugh Winsor
Nov 19, 1998 - Globe & Mail: Change to CBC bill lauded
Liberals have backed down on Bill C-44 clause allowing government to fire CBC president “at pleasure”
Nov 19, 1998 - Toronto Star: Planned controls over broadcaster will not go ahead by William Walker
Liberals have backed down on Bill C-44 clause allowing government to fire CBC president “at pleasure”
Sep 30, 1998 - Globe & Mail: CRTC asked to rule that small TV is beautiful by Doug Saunders
At CRTC inquiry into TV regulations, Friends advocates prioritizing local television
Sep 23, 1998 - Globe & Mail: Will Canada still be a TV star? ... by Doug Saunders
CRTC will launch inquiry into Canadian content regulations, opening up tensions within broadcasting community
Aug 06, 1998 - Globe & Mail: Spending report fuels CTV-Global rivalry by Doug Saunders
Sharp contrast between CTV, Global Canadian content spending will increase rivalry between the two networks
Jul 26, 1998 - Ottawa Citizen: Bill C-44 threatens CBC autonomy by Tony Atherton
Bill C-44 would allow government to fire CBC officials at will, undermining public broadcaster’s political independence
Jul 26, 1998 - Ottawa Citizen: Specialty channels have enjoyed a decade of success and increased Canadian content
The CRTC’s decision to allow cable companies to include specialty channels in basic packages has helped the channels, but fragmented the Canadian TV audience
Jul 22, 1998 - Globe & Mail: CBC Radio Cuts: Shortfall surprises CBC Radio - 'Serious' problem will mean layoffs
Unexpected budget shortfall on heels of years of cutbacks will result in layoffs
Jul 22, 1998 - Globe & Mail: CRTC pulls plug on Shaw's stake in Headline Sports Firm by Robert Brehl
CRTC ruling against Shaw’s share in Headline Sports may affect the appropriation of WIC assets between Shaw and CanWest
Jul 21, 1998 - Ottawa Citizen: Canada's screen giants unite to become mega-company by Tony Atherton
Alliance Atlantis merger will mean more jobs, better business infrastructure in Canadian film industry
Jun 09, 1998 - Globe & Mail: Private broadcasters' reaction to CRTC's new radio Policy
New CRTC rules concerning Canadian content, consolidation are angering radio executives
May 23, 1998 - Ottawa Citizen: Local TV Shows Endangered Species by Tony Atherton
Media concentration sanctioned by the CRTC has led to the gutting of Canadian local television
May 07, 1998 - Globe & Mail: CRTC to examine Canadian television by Graham Fraser
CRTC will undertake investigation into Canadian television to improve future policies
Apr 06, 1998 - Globe & Mail: Time for clear look at CRTC choices by Hugh Winsor
Links between CRTC and Rogers are raising concerns about state of regulatory body’s arms-length relationships
Mar 20, 1998 - Globe & Mail: Some friends are also qualified by Hugh Winsor
Despite their qualifications, many appointees to CRTC seem to have been given jobs on the basis of connections alone
September 12, 1995 - Toronto Star: Invisible hands slowly dismember prostrate CBC by Dalton Camp
Dalton Camp column addresses debate over the future of CBC and public broadcasting circa 1995.
