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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.
Bouchard must build trust as next CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada CEO, say observers

Bouchard must build trust as next CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada CEO, say observers

Quebec television executive Marie-Philippe Bouchard's appointment as the next president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada comes with big challenges at the beleaguered public broadcaster, say observers who emphasized the need for renewed trust and a revampe
Opinion: If provincial parties want to support a healthy economy, they should talk about sport

Opinion: If provincial parties want to support a healthy economy, they should talk about sport

In the 2024 provincial election, investment in sport and sport infrastructure should be on the ballot
Vancouver’s last independent theatres face an uncertain future

Vancouver’s last independent theatres face an uncertain future

High property taxes and the dominance of Toronto-headquartered Cineplex are forcing those still standing to diversify or close
Bryan Adams decries elements of Ottawa's online streaming rules

Bryan Adams decries elements of Ottawa's online streaming rules

Global hitmaker Bryan Adams is adding his voice to opposition over new federal regulations on streaming.
Opinion: Allvin’s roster revamp, Tocchet’s toughness raise hopes for Canucks

Opinion: Allvin’s roster revamp, Tocchet’s toughness raise hopes for Canucks

Smart spending and disciplined coaching give Vancouver a fighting chance as the 2024-25 season opens
B.C. film production bouncing back alongside video distribution

B.C. film production bouncing back alongside video distribution

91.6 per cent of film- and video-distribution revenue comes from Ontario: Statistics Canada
Commissioner Ambrosie brings 're-imagined' CFL to the Island

Commissioner Ambrosie brings 're-imagined' CFL to the Island

Touchdown Pacific goes Saturday at Royal Athletic Park
City of Kelowna seeks new operators for local sports facilities

City of Kelowna seeks new operators for local sports facilities

RFQ released as part of plan to end contract in 2029
Lawsuit hits Surrey’s Afro-Caribbean festival in lead-up to 2024 event

Lawsuit hits Surrey’s Afro-Caribbean festival in lead-up to 2024 event

Claim for alleged past debt stems back to inaugural 2022 A.C.C.E.S.S. – Afro Caribbean Cultural Summerfest Surrey event
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