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Bell asks CRTC to drop local news requirements after mass layoffs

Bell asks CRTC to drop local news requirements after mass layoffs

TORONTO — BCE Inc.'s media arm is asking the federal telecommunications regulator to waive local news and Canadian programming requirements for its television stations, saying its obligations are based on outdated market realities.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival to launch, seeks title sponsor

Vancouver International Jazz Festival to launch, seeks title sponsor

Longtime title sponsor TD Bank dropped its sponsorship after last year
Forty years of BC Place Stadium, by the numbers

Forty years of BC Place Stadium, by the numbers

The province's stadium has hosted prominent figures, acts and sports events over the past four decades
Bell cuts put Bill C-11, C-18 back in the spotlight as Meta tests blocking news

Bell cuts put Bill C-11, C-18 back in the spotlight as Meta tests blocking news

TORONTO — It's still not clear if two pieces of federal legislation will do enough to compensate Canadian media whose ad revenue has been lost to multinational tech giants. The issue has been thrust back into the spotlight after BCE Inc.
Bell cuts 1,300 positions, radio stations and foreign bureaus in restructuring

Bell cuts 1,300 positions, radio stations and foreign bureaus in restructuring

TORONTO — BCE Inc. is cutting 1,300 positions, shutting or selling nine radio stations and closing two foreign bureaus as the company plans to "significantly adapt" how it delivers the news in the face of rising financial pressure.
Bobsleigh sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Skeleton president says top coach remains despite calls for his resignation

Bobsleigh sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Skeleton president says top coach remains despite calls for his resignation

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is home to the country’s main international sliding venue; the national governing body for bobsleigh and skeleton sports in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ has been accused of having a toxic culture and poor governance
Messi's MLS signing to benefit league, Whitecaps and sport generally

Messi's MLS signing to benefit league, Whitecaps and sport generally

Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi said he planned to sign with Inter Miami
Bell Media's Crave streaming service to offer ad-supported tier this summer

Bell Media's Crave streaming service to offer ad-supported tier this summer

TORONTO — Crave is making room for commercial breaks on its streaming service.
Trudeau shows no interest in compromising with Meta, Google over online news bill

Trudeau shows no interest in compromising with Meta, Google over online news bill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is showing no interest in compromising with Meta and Google over a proposed law that would make them pay for Canadian journalism that helps tech companies generate revenue.
Jordan Bateman: It feels good to be a football fan again

Jordan Bateman: It feels good to be a football fan again

It has been a long time since I was this excited for a Canadian Football League season.