Canada says TikTok must dissolve domestic business
Canadian citizens will still be allowed to use TikTok on their personal devices, but the company won’t be allowed to maintain offices in the country.
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Streaming companies ask Canadian court to block news funding law
A consortium of streaming companies have filed a legal challenge to a forthcoming rule that requires them to set aside some of their revenue to help fund Canadian local news and content.
Samsung: Canadians flocking to free streaming TV services
Nearly one-third of Canadians have used a FAST service over the past 30 days, according to the electronics giant.
Rogers licensing content from NBC Universal, Warner Bros Discovery
The deal allows the telecom to offer NBC and WBD’s entertainment and sports content to Canadians.
Amazon to stream NHL games in Canada through deal with Rogers
Prime Video will offer a rolling slate of NHL games on Monday evenings for two years.
Paramount Plus to debut with ads in Canada, Australia
Paramount Plus will debut an ad-supported tier in Canada and Australia in the coming weeks.
Rogers adds Britbox to Ignite streaming platforms in Canada
Rogers has added hundreds of hours of British television series with the launch of Britbox on its connected TV systems in Canada
CBC to lay off 600 jobs amid budget crisis
Canada’s public broadcaster says the job losses are intended to help address a $125 million budget shortfall.
Fox plots further global expansion of Tubi, hires Endeavor’s David Salmon
Fox’s free streaming service Tubi has hired a former Endeavor executive to lead its international expansion efforts.
Disney starts cracking down on password sharing of streaming services
Disney has updated its customer agreements in Canada in an attempt to kick freeloaders off its Disney Plus streaming service.