Entertainment, Media & Sports

Canadian media a target for foreign interference: national security committee chair

OTTAWA — Foreign actors are trying to interfere with the Canadian media, and journalists and their bosses need to be aware of it, the chairman of Parliament's nonpartisan national security committee warned on Wednesday.

Jun 12, 2024 2:27 PM Read more >

Vancouver announces FIFA 2026 festival location

The venue hasn't been built yet

Jun 11, 2024 2:04 PM Read more >

Open letter calls on Vancouver Whitecaps to 'do the right thing' after Messi situation

"Fans need to get together to show [the Whitecaps] that this issue is not just going to go away."

Jun 10, 2024 2:22 PM Read more >

Google signs deal with organization to distribute $100M to Canadian news companies

OTTAWA — Google announced which organization it has selected to distribute the $100 million the tech giant has promised to Canadian news companies Friday.

Jun 7, 2024 12:11 PM Read more >

'This is a classic case of bait-and-switch': Civil suit brought against Whitecaps, MLS over Lionel Messi no-show

A local man is looking for full or partial refunds

Jun 6, 2024 12:19 PM Read more >

New fee for streaming companies serves Canadian interests at Americans' expense: U.S.

OTTAWA — American streaming companies are being unfairly targeted by a new Canadian fee that "disproportionately" serves interests north of the border, the United States is charging.

Jun 6, 2024 10:17 AM Read more >

Labatt signs to deal to make Budweiser an official beer of the NHL in Canada

TORONTO — Labatt Breweries of Canada and the National Hockey League have announced a deal that will see Budweiser become an official beer of the NHL in Canada. Financial terms of the multi-year agreement were not immediately available.

Jun 5, 2024 6:48 AM Read more >

Foreign online streaming services must now pay into fund for Canadian news, content

OTTAWA — Online streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify are being told they must start contributing money toward local news and the production of Canadian content.

Jun 4, 2024 1:34 PM Read more >

Female musicians underrepresented on Canadian radio playlists: study

TORONTO — A new report on Canada's radio airwaves says songs performed by women have been underplayed on commercial music stations for at least the past decade.

Jun 3, 2024 2:24 PM Read more >

Whitecaps offer frustrated Messi fans freebies for attending Vancouver game

"We have amazing fans, we have a good team, and Saturday's match is a very important home game for us."

May 24, 2024 11:55 AM Read more >