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Another digi-deal at TVO

TVOntario says it will start selling songs and videos from its preschool programming…

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CRTC boss unmoved at hearings

Canada’s creative community again came looking for regulation that would require Internet and wireless service providers to help fund…

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The NFB gets personal

The National Film Board has set its sights on mobile after launching an online screening room that gives film enthusiasts free access to over 700 classic and contemporary Canuck titles. NFB chair Tom Perlmutter says the online initiative marks a big step into the digital age for the organization, which has been pushing to reach a broader audience with its catalogue. He adds that the content from the online screening room will also be available on mobile platforms ‘within the next few months.’

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Really? Pope launches YouTube channel

If you were wondering what’s happenin’ at the Holy See, now you can find out. The Vatican has announced its own channel on YouTube, saying the new offering was ‘a real and tangible example of the Church’s commitment in the field of new technologies, to reach out to a global audience without regard for nationality or culture.’

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Software biggies launch Far Cry 2 holla

Ubisoft Montreal and Microsoft Canada teamed up on a new integrated campaign this week, targeting the country’s developer talent where they play…

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Forging a future for digital media

When the CRTC convenes its hearing on Canadian broadcasting in new media starting Feb. 17 in Gatineau, QC, expect to hear private broadcasters looking for flexibility, niche players looking for mobile access, and producers looking for funding.

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Board puts 700 titles online

The National Film Board has set its sights on mobile after launching its online screening room…

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User content comes to Comedy

The Comedy Network is launching a user-generated video site, geared to the 18-49 demo, that calls on…

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Another site for ‘zoomers’

Rogers says it will launch a new website, everbetter.ca, in April targeting the 50+ or ‘zoomer’ demographic.

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Kids follow up on ads, says study

It looks like those TV and print ads are having an effect on kids after all…

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Galipeau jumps to Rogers

Rogers Media has snagged Claude Galipeau from Astral Media to help steer…

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Digital Media: Online video’s mixed blessing

It happens every time old and new media executives clash at digital media conferences – debate quickly turns to whether online video helps or hinders traditional TV viewership.