Monthly Archives: February 2009

Peter’s New BFF

CBC temporarily borrows ratings magnet

No kidding, Raphael.

“All in the guise …”

A Conservative doesn’t like what the CBC is doing.Such cute critters. One even wants “to stab” the CBC.

Punjabi … … … Scores!

Hockey play-by-play in the 11th most widely spoken language in the world is one goal for the CBC.

Another voice

Lise Lareau, President of the Canadian Media Guild, chooses to blog as an outreach to the public and union members.(What is it about a new blog in Canada that is so darn thrilling?)

Not so fast, Jesse Hirsh

When Jesse talks, it only takes a couple of minutes before my head is spinning.I understand what he’s saying.But is he right?And what are the implications/ramifications if he is?

Not Alone

One of the best things about living in Iceland is still being able to listen to the streaming audio of the CBC.

"unlike anything you’ve seen on the CBC"

Jim Henshaw is right. These are some powerful scenes from filmmaker Garth Pritchard.They’re just clips, moments, but there’s a different sense as to how the war is being covered, and how much of it is filtered through government approval.

Tony Burman’s other job

Trying to get Al Jazeera on Canadian cable. “Americans are one of the most uninformed people on the planet.” More from Charles Campbell at The Tyee.

The Archive Show?

It wouldn’t cost much, and could become a fan favorite. Here’s gold from the CBC Vault, chosen as a Best of YouTube by CP, this week (!)

There’s reason to believe the CBC is failing us in its coverage of the war in Afghanistan

Peter Worthington wants you to hear what Garth Pritchard, a Calgary filmmaker, has to say.And it’s worth repeating. He’s been to Afghanistan six times and “produced, directed and shot hundreds of hours of footage about our Canadian troops and their role.” “There is one absolute,” says Pritchard. “Every time my footage or documentaries were offered […]

Shaking a finger at the CBC

Unbridled disdain from an un-braided Diva

Sarah Power blogs for a day

One of the Wild Roses is happy to be a cowgirl.The National Post is happy to promote the CBC.

Fortunately for hockey fans…

there is an alternative to the CBC that is owned by the same company that owns my newspaper, Jeffrey Simpson does not write in the Globe. “CBC went out and hired the worst general manager of the past 20 years, Mike Milbury, as an ‘analyst.’ He quickly joined Mr. Cherry in trotting out the old […]