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Using precedent, the Federal Court is entering relatively new territory in the site-blocking era, as it ordered internet service providers Monday to block websites that allow people to turn streaming music videos into free downloadable audio files.

Cabinet, on the advice of Innovation Science and Economic Development (ISED), will not order the CRTC to revisit a decision denying a complaint alleging Bell and its subsidiary Northwestel violated aspects of a wholesale call traffic agreement.

The $6.1-million acquisition, announced in November, will see Stingray operate three FM stations (including CKMP-FM and CFXL-FM) in the competitive

A paper published in the Canadian Bar Review last spring that called federal jurisdiction over online streamers “suspect” was studied by Canadian Heritage, according to heavily redacted briefing material obtained by Cartt, and the author believes the Online Streaming Act is “inevitably going to be challenged” on that basis.

By Connie Thiessen Nearly 50 former Bell employees have filed a lawsuit against parent company, BCE, alleging wrongful dismissal. The employees claim they were terminated without cause after being accused... Read more »

By Connie Thiessen A group of minority shareholders has formally filed its opposition to Corus Entertainment’s proposed $500-million debt-for-equity recapitalization plan, urging the CRTC to demand full transparency or reject the takeover entirely. As part of... Read more »

new device setup fee and other charges to customers, the CRTC has sent the wireless giant a new letter asking about its intention to add a $5 monthly charge to its customers' bills starting next month.

Public broadcasting service WPBS-TV, serving northern New York and eastern Ontario, and family entertainment service Dog and Cat TV were approved

CBC/Radio-Canada is now a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), putting the public broadcaster in a position to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest.

As excitement around the FIFA World Cup continues to grip audiences, Stingray is attempting to unite global soccer fans with the launch of a new pop-up music channel dedicated to the world's biggest sport.