Media in Canada

Bell team stepping up to serve Canadians through COVID-19 situation

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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"As Canada works through the COVID-19 crisis, the Bell team is continuing to serve our customers and keep our country connected.

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  • "As Canada works through the COVID-19 crisis, the Bell team is continuing to serve our customers and keep our country connected.
  • Bell is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and its impact on our operations, working with all levels of government, major business customers and key suppliers to adapt quickly as the situation evolves.
  • Bell Media's TV and radio news operations across the country continue to deliver the latest updates on the COVID-19 situation to Canadians from a local, regional and national perspective.
  • Bell TV has also made CTV News Channel, CP24 as well as other Canadian news services available as free previews for Bell Fibe TV, Alt TV and Bell Satellite TV customers.

CAJ cancels 2020 national conference in Montreal

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Monday, March 16, 2020
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OTTAWA, March 16, 2020 /CNW/ -The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is sad to announce that it is cancelling the upcoming national conference and changing the format of its in-person awards gala.

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  • OTTAWA, March 16, 2020 /CNW/ -The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is sad to announce that it is cancelling the upcoming national conference and changing the format of its in-person awards gala.
  • The conference was scheduled to take place in Montreal from May 29-31.
  • "Our top priority is ensuring the safety of journalists and the public at large as this public health crisis continues to develop," said CAJ president Karyn Pugliese.
  • The CAJ board is currently exploring options for online training and networking opportunities to fill the gap of this year's conference and support the needs of our members.

Bell becomes exclusive Canadian partner for Quibi

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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Bell becomes Quibi's exclusive Canadian marketing partner in the telecommunications category and the first Canadian provider of daily content for the new platform.

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  • Bell becomes Quibi's exclusive Canadian marketing partner in the telecommunications category and the first Canadian provider of daily content for the new platform.
  • Bell Media, Canada's leading content company, becomes the exclusive Canadian news and sports provider for the mobile-first platform.
  • Bell will also market Quibi to Canadians via Bell Media and Bell Mobility marketing channels.
  • Bell Media becomes the only Canadian media company producing exclusive content for Daily Essentials.

Torstar Announces Completion of Sale of Hamilton Building

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Monday, March 2, 2020
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TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ -Torstar Corporation announced today that it has completed the sale of the land and building used by the Hamilton Spectator at 44 Frid Street in Hamilton, for a purchase price of $25,750,000.

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  • TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ -Torstar Corporation announced today that it has completed the sale of the land and building used by the Hamilton Spectator at 44 Frid Street in Hamilton, for a purchase price of $25,750,000.
  • Torstar Corporation is a broadly-based media company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TS.B).
  • Its businesses include the Toronto Star, Canada's largest daily newspaper, six regional daily newspapers in Ontario including The Hamilton Spectator, and more than 70 weekly community newspapers in Ontario; flyer distribution services: and digital properties including thestar.com (with local editions in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Halifax), wheels.ca, save.ca, toronto.com, a number of regional online sites and eyeReturn Marketing.
  • It also holds a majority interest in VerticalScope, a North American vertically-focused digital media company.

PATTISON Outdoor Advertising Unites Digital Division Under Banner

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, Canadas largest Out-of-Home advertising provider today announces it is merging its Digital division, Onestop, the leader in Canadian place-based Digital Out-of-Home, under the title brand.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, Canadas largest Out-of-Home advertising provider today announces it is merging its Digital division, Onestop, the leader in Canadian place-based Digital Out-of-Home, under the title brand.
  • The move unites the divisions excellence in Digital Innovation and Operations, along with its premium Digital Networks in downtown cores across key markets, with the scale of PATTISON Outdoors national product portfolio and market-leadership.
  • This puts PATTISON Outdoor in a prime position to bolster the digital outdoor and place-based advertising landscape in Canada as we look forward to 2020 and beyond by bringing together our experts in the sales and operations of digital outdoor with the national scope of our digital networks.
  • PATTISON Outdoor Advertising , a division of The Jim Pattison Group is Canadas largest Out-of-Home advertising company.

Bell Media Congratulates TV and Film Production Partners on 229 Nominations for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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Announced earlier today, Bell Media garnered 229 total nominations, comprising 142 television and digital nominations and 85 nominations for Bell Media-supported films, as well as the two previously announced Special Awards for Crave and Anton Koschany.

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  • Announced earlier today, Bell Media garnered 229 total nominations, comprising 142 television and digital nominations and 85 nominations for Bell Media-supported films, as well as the two previously announced Special Awards for Crave and Anton Koschany.
  • CTV is the proud Premium Partner of the Canadian Screen Awards, and the title sponsor of the Non-Fiction Programming and Creative Fiction Storytelling galas on March 23 and 24.
  • "A standing ovation to all the talented creators nominated this year, including the 229 nominations represented by Bell Media productions," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media.
  • To view the full release, click HERE .

PATTISON Outdoor Wins Advertising Contract for Barrie Transit

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PATTISON Outdoor, Canadas leading Out-of-Home advertising company has introduced Barrie Transit to its extensive portfolio.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PATTISON Outdoor, Canadas leading Out-of-Home advertising company has introduced Barrie Transit to its extensive portfolio.
  • On behalf of PATTISON Outdoor, we are very excited about our partnership with Barrie Transit.
  • PATTISON Outdoor Advertising , a division of The Jim Pattison Group, is Canadas largest Out-of-Home advertising company.
  • PATTISON Outdoor Advertising is the exclusive supplier for advertising on the Toronto Transit Commissions (TTC) transit system.

Surging Worldwide Sales Make DISASTERS AT SEA the Latest International Franchise for Bell Media

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
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The announcement was made today from Realscreen by Tony Leadman, Head, Bell Media Worldwide Program Distribution.

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  • The announcement was made today from Realscreen by Tony Leadman, Head, Bell Media Worldwide Program Distribution.
  • DISASTERS AT SEAjoins Discovery Channel Canada's "MIGHTY" franchise as the latest Bell Media factual series to enjoy elevated worldwide distribution success.
  • DISASTERS AT SEA is produced by Bell Media's Exploration Production Inc. (EPI) in association with Smithsonian Networks and Discovery Canada.
  • Bell Media is Canada's leading content creation company with premier assets in television, radio, out-of-home advertising, digital media, and more.

Call for entries: Landsberg Award celebrates journalist championing women's equality issues

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2020 /CNW/ -Journalists who highlight women's equality issues are encouraged to apply for TheLandsberg Award , presented by The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) in association with the Canadian Women's Foundation.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2020 /CNW/ -Journalists who highlight women's equality issues are encouraged to apply for TheLandsberg Award , presented by The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) in association with the Canadian Women's Foundation.
  • The award, worth $5,000, is named after Michele Landsberg to acknowledge her tremendous impact as an advocate and role model.
  • "This important award celebrates those journalists whose work gives voice to the rights of women and to critical equality issues in our country."
  • Established to increase women's voices and awareness of women's issues in the media, this award recognizes a working journaliststaff or freelancedoing exceptional research, analysis and reporting through a gender lens about women's issues.

Canadian Journalism Foundation to celebrate Anna Maria Tremonti with Tribute honour

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Monday, January 27, 2020
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TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2020 /CNW/ - Anna Maria Tremonti, the host of the new CBC podcast More and best known for her remarkable CBC broadcast career covering conflict zones and current events, will receive the Canadian Journalism Foundation's Tribute honour, which recognizes a journalist who has made an exceptional impact.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2020 /CNW/ - Anna Maria Tremonti, the host of the new CBC podcast More and best known for her remarkable CBC broadcast career covering conflict zones and current events, will receive the Canadian Journalism Foundation's Tribute honour, which recognizes a journalist who has made an exceptional impact.
  • Tremonti will receive the honour at the CJF Awards on June 10 at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto.
  • "From Sarajevo to the Middle East, Anna Maria Tremonti was on the frontlines of history in the making," says David Walmsley, chair of the CJF and editor-in-chief of The Globe and Mail.
  • Established in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes, celebrates and facilitates excellence in journalism.