Quebecor Media President and CEO Pierre Karl Peladeau reports that the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC") has approved a 'Category 2' digital specialty TV channel licence for "SUN NEWS".
"Today marks the dawn of a new era for Canadian news media," said Peladeau. "'SUN NEWS' will be a welcome addition to Sun Media Corporation's English language newspapers and news websites. It will aim to challenge conventional wisdom and offer Canadians a new choice and a new voice on TV."
"...Television remains a vital source of news and information for Canadians. And all-news specialty services play a vital role in keeping Canadians well informed on a minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour basis and ensuring that news coverage is both broad and deep. 'SUN NEWS' proposes to go beyond the obvious day-by-day headlines and to cover the full range of stories that impact our society, our democracy and our economy. The hard news/straight talk formula is a proven recipe for success..."Click the images to enlarge...
