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Competition Bureau releases final anti-greenwashing guidelines

Competition Bureau releases final anti-greenwashing guidelines

The Competition Bureau has released its final anti-greenwashing guidelines after considering more than 400 responses to the legislation that took effect about a year ago.
Tom Green throws 'elbows up' with new Crave series as Bell announces upcoming lineup

Tom Green throws 'elbows up' with new Crave series as Bell announces upcoming lineup

TORONTO — Tom Green says he isn’t big on political statements — but in his own way, he’s taking a stand.
Citytv pauses 'CGT,' enlists Howie Mandel to host Toronto-shot 'Price is Right'

Citytv pauses 'CGT,' enlists Howie Mandel to host Toronto-shot 'Price is Right'

TORONTO — Come on down, eh! A Canadian spinoff of "The Price is Right" headlines Rogers' new slate of Canadian originals coming to Citytv. The media giant says Toronto-born comedian Howie Mandel will host a reimagining of the U.S.
Corus touts new stars, returning hits to Global, while calling for loosened CanCon rules

Corus touts new stars, returning hits to Global, while calling for loosened CanCon rules

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment touted new stars and returning hits set to roll out across Global and its specialty networks on Monday, while making the case for loosened CanCon spending rules that would let it lean further into unscripted content.
As 2026 FIFA World Cup looms, CRTC dispute between OneSoccer and Rogers drags on

As 2026 FIFA World Cup looms, CRTC dispute between OneSoccer and Rogers drags on

As the one-year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup looms, a fight to open the door to a wider TV audience for Canadian soccer drags on.
Tragically Hip docuseries, 'Canada’s Drag Race' dominate early Canadian Screen Awards

Tragically Hip docuseries, 'Canada’s Drag Race' dominate early Canadian Screen Awards

TORONTO — A Prime Video docuseries on the Tragically Hip has nabbed a leading seven wins at the Canadian Screen Awards.
Prime Video's Canadian slate includes docs on RV culture, Toronto romance scammer

Prime Video's Canadian slate includes docs on RV culture, Toronto romance scammer

TORONTO — Prime Video’s upcoming Canadian lineup includes a docuseries about Alberta brothers who sell RV parts and a true crime story about the dark side of Toronto’s dating scene.
Google, Competition Bureau battle over possible constitutional challenge

Google, Competition Bureau battle over possible constitutional challenge

TORONTO — Canada’s competition watchdog says it will fight a constitutional challenge from Google in a case alleging the tech giant abused its dominant position in the online advertising market.
Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail

Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail

MONTREAL — A federal Crown corporation paid more than $330,000 to an outside marketing firm to rebrand a planned passenger rail project between Toronto and Quebec City and boost its popularity.
CBC urges stricter CanCon rules for homegrown programming, foreign partners

CBC urges stricter CanCon rules for homegrown programming, foreign partners

CBC is urging Canada’s regulator to tighten restrictions around what constitutes Canadian screen content, pushing back against foreign streamers seeking looser rules.