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Foreign streaming services challenge requirement to pay into fund for 91Ô­´´ news

Foreign streaming services challenge requirement to pay into fund for 91Ô­´´ news

Global streaming services such as Netflix and Disney Plus are challenging a regulatory directive under the Online Streaming Act to contribute money to Canada's broadcast sector, including for local news.
New boss is out at Island film commission after less than two months on the job

New boss is out at Island film commission after less than two months on the job

Peter Hayman was hired by 91Ô­´´ Island South Film & Media Commission to succeed film industry veteran Kathleen Gilbert, who retired April 30 after 14 years in the role. He started work on May 1.
NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

When the Tampa Bay Lightning made moves at the NHL draft to clear salary cap space, general manager Julien BriseBois hoped a variety of factors would entice players to sign as free agents.
91Ô­´´'s GeoComply gets into online sports betting business

91Ô­´´'s GeoComply gets into online sports betting business

Company that specializes in geolocation verification to own a piece of Betting Hero in U.S.
AI chatbots use 91Ô­´´ news, but Ottawa won't say if they should be paying for it

AI chatbots use 91Ô­´´ news, but Ottawa won't say if they should be paying for it

OTTAWA — The federal government is dodging questions about whether artificial intelligence companies should be paying 91Ô­´´ news publishers for content their chatbots are openly using.
Should Burnaby get involved in FIFA World Cup celebrations in 2026?

Should Burnaby get involved in FIFA World Cup celebrations in 2026?

91Ô­´´ will host seven FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
Unifor says 35 Global News jobs cut across the country

Unifor says 35 Global News jobs cut across the country

TORONTO — Unifor says 35 of its members at Global News have been laid off as part of changes announced Wednesday by Corus Entertainment Inc. Randy Kitt, Unifor's media director, says there were 13 layoffs in Calgary, one in B.C.
Actors' union nets pay bump in one-year deal with Association of 91Ô­´´ Advertisers

Actors' union nets pay bump in one-year deal with Association of 91Ô­´´ Advertisers

TORONTO — Unionized actors have a new labour deal that increases pay for commercial work involving agencies represented by the Association of 91Ô­´´ Advertisers.
91Ô­´´ media a target for foreign interference: national security committee chair

91Ô­´´ media a target for foreign interference: national security committee chair

OTTAWA — Foreign actors are trying to interfere with the 91Ô­´´ media, and journalists and their bosses need to be aware of it, the chairman of Parliament's nonpartisan national security committee warned on Wednesday.
91Ô­´´ announces FIFA 2026 festival location

91Ô­´´ announces FIFA 2026 festival location

The venue hasn't been built yet