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TV, eh? podcast episode 181 – I Call Shenanigans

In one of our shorter podcasts, Diane, Anthony and Greg break down the highlights of Monday’s Writers Guild of Canada awards, the dubious new Golden Maple Awards and the ongoing results of our latest poll: Which Canadian TV Cops are your favourites?

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The CRTC’s three-year plan and what it means for Canadian TV

CRTC Three-Year Plan 2015-2018
The CRTC’s activities under this pillar contribute to a communications system that provides Canadians – including persons with disabilities – with quality and affordable communications service options. The communications system strengthens the social and economic fabric of Canada, and enables Canadians to have access to compelling and diverse Canadian content.
Ongoing activities include the following:

  • ensuring adherence to rules and policies, including those related to competition, quality of service, and Internet traffic management practices;
  • developing a framework to maximize choice for viewers and to foster a healthy, dynamic television market;
  • addressing applications related to the rates, terms, or conditions of services, including applications to refrain from rate regulation;
  • managing the use of telephone numbers in Canada;
  • managing a contribution and subsidy regime that supports basic residential local services in rural and remote areas;
  • resolving industry disputes and complaints through both formal Commission processes and staff-assisted dispute resolution; and,
  • coordinating the activities of the CRTC Interconnection Steering Committee, which assists the CRTC in developing information, procedures, and guidelines concerning various regulatory activities.

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Link: Tatiana Maslany Explains How She Played a Clone Playing a Clone on Orphan Black

From Melissa Locker of Vanity Fair:

Tatiana Maslany Explains How She Played a Clone Playing a Clone on Orphan Black
In the premiere episode of Orphan Black’s third season, which aired Saturday night on BBC America, the show’s clone-playing star, Tatiana Maslany, pulled off an acting hat trick that was almost bewildering in its execution. With minimal spoilers we’ll explain. Continue reading.

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Link: Former ‘Dragons’ Den’ judge Bruce Croxon back on TV with ‘The Disruptors’

From Jim Slotek of Postmedia Network:

Former ‘Dragons’ Den’ judge Bruce Croxon back on TV with ‘The Disruptors’
Why isn’t Bruce Croxon a Dragons’ Den dragon anymore? Blame it on the dogs.

A year ago, the digital entrepreneur and LavaLife.com founder left the show saying it was taking up too much of his time, and he was, “tip-toeing away from TV.” Continue reading.

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