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Media veterans tell inquiry of pervasive influence wielded by China, India in Canada

Media veterans tell inquiry of pervasive influence wielded by China, India in Canada

OTTAWA — The Chinese community in Canada has long been caught in the crosshairs of political discourse, disinformation and propaganda originating from the Communist Party in Beijing, a media industry veteran told a public inquiry Tuesday.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment acquires Canadian specialty channels Hollywood Suite

Anthem Sports & Entertainment acquires Canadian specialty channels Hollywood Suite

TORONTO — Anthem Sports & Entertainment has acquired independent Canadian broadcaster Hollywood Suite.
Get ready for more cases tackling misleading fees after Cineplex ruling, expert says

Get ready for more cases tackling misleading fees after Cineplex ruling, expert says

TORONTO — After Cineplex Inc. was charged a record $38.9-million fine late Monday, experts have a message for other companies adding fees to just about everything sold online: watch out.
Cineplex ordered to pay $38.9M by Competition Tribunal in ticket fee case

Cineplex ordered to pay $38.9M by Competition Tribunal in ticket fee case

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it will appeal a record $38.9 million fine for deceptive marketing practices imposed by the Competition Tribunal.
How to recoup costs when you travel to an event that gets cancelled

How to recoup costs when you travel to an event that gets cancelled

Ariella Kimmel and Mandi Johnson were grabbing a bite to eat in Vienna, when their August trip to the Austrian capital was upended.
Corus co-CEO says new lifestyle brands can rival Food Network, HGTV scooped by Rogers

Corus co-CEO says new lifestyle brands can rival Food Network, HGTV scooped by Rogers

Corus Entertainment's co-leader says the broadcaster is confident its two new lifestyle brands can "compete and win" against Food Network and HGTV after losing both networks' Canadian content rights to Rogers Communications Inc.
TIFF audience prizes for 'Life of Chuck,' Hip doc; Rankin among Canadian winners

TIFF audience prizes for 'Life of Chuck,' Hip doc; Rankin among Canadian winners

TORONTO — "The Life of Chuck," an offbeat drama from writer-director Mike Flanagan, is the People's Choice Award winner at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
Matt Johnson and Kazik Radwanski on hurdles facing young Canadian directors

Matt Johnson and Kazik Radwanski on hurdles facing young Canadian directors

TORONTO — Toronto’s Matt Johnson and Kazik Radwanski are often hailed as key figures in the new wave of Canadian cinema but they worry the country's filmmaking ecosystem isn't fostering enough young, risk-taking directors.
CAPP says environmental groups should be held to same anti-greenwashing standards

CAPP says environmental groups should be held to same anti-greenwashing standards

CALGARY — An oil and gas industry group is calling on the federal Competition Bureau to ensure environmental groups are held to the same truth-in-advertising standards as other sectors under new federal greenwashing rules.
Giller Prize releases long list, drops Scotiabank from name

Giller Prize releases long list, drops Scotiabank from name

TORONTO — The group of authors in contention for this year’s $100,000 Giller Prize has been whittled down to 12, but one name is notably absent from the list: Scotiabank.
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