Tag: Canada
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Canada Wants to Regulate Streaming Services Like Disney+, Paramount+, & More
Canada’s Bill C-11 also known as the Online Streaming Act, would regulate digital streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Spotify like ti dose traditional broadcast TV. One of the main goals seems to be to ensure that Canadian programming isn’t overwhelmed by American streaming services, according to a CBC report. For years Canada has put…
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Country Lifestyle and Music Network Circle Launches in Canada
Circle Network has announced it is expanding its streaming territory to Canada through its partnerships with Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, and LG Channel Plus. Now, viewers in Canada will be able to stream Circle’s original offering of all things country ranging from live performances to intimate sit-down talk shows, travel shows, and more. Circle Network…
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New Canadian Bill Would Regulate Streaming Platforms Like Traditional Broadcasters
Ottawa has proposed a new bill that would change policies and add regulation to streamers like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Spotify. Bill C-10 was proposed Tuesday, Nov. 4, and would potentially lead to streaming services investing more than $800 million in Canadian content by 2023, reports Canada’s National Observer. The bill aims to modernize…
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Canadian Customers Get 2 Months of Crave Free with Roku Device Purchase
Roku has announced a partnership with Crave to give Canadian customers free limited access to the streaming service. Beginning Nov. 2, customers can get 2 free months included with your subscription to Crave with the purchase of a Roku device or TV. Along with 2 months of access to Crave, viewers will also get unlimited…
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Netflix Subscription Prices are Going Up in Canada
Netflix is raising the prices on its standard and premium subscriptions in Canada. The standard HD, tier which allows two screens will be going up one dollar from $13.99 CAD to $14.99 CAD, while the premium 4K HDR, 4-screen tier, is getting raised by two dollars, from $16.99 CAD to $18.99 CAD. The basic plan…
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PBS Distribution Launches ‘PBS MASTERPIECE’ Channel on Amazon Prime Video in Canada
Today PBS announced it’s streaming channel PBS Masterpiece has launched as a subscription based Amazon Prime Video channel in Canada. The channel will launch with popular British and world-renowned dramas as well as Masterpiece programs such as “Sanditon,” Endeavour,” “Home Fires,” “Inspector Lewis,” “Poldark” and “Victoria.” “We have seen tremendous consumer demand and subscription growth since…
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Celebrate Canada Day With These Roku Channels and 2 Free Rentals
Roku is celebrating Canada Day today, July 1 by giving new Canadian customers two free rentals from the Cineplex Store when you purchase or activate a new Roku device. To take advantage of this offer, simply buy or set up a new Roku device and be sure to opt-in to receive emails during set up.…
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Tubi is Coming to Canada on Rogers Ignite TV
The free streaming service Tubi announced that its library of content is coming to Canadian viewers through Rogers Ignite TV. Ignite TV customers can stream tens of thousands of titles from content partners from nearly every major Hollywood studio, completely free on Tubi. “We’re excited to make premium content even more accessible to Canadians,” said…
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beIN Sports Xtra is Now Available on XUMO in Canada
Today beIN Sports announced its ad-supported Live Sports streaming channel beIN Sports Xtra is now available in Canada. With this new access to the channel, Canadian viewers will be able to watch sports like soccer via The Roku Channel and Comcast-owned XUMO. “It’s easier than ever to catch [soccer] action in real-time,” Antonio Briceño, deputy…
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Amazon Prime is Bringing Back ‘The Kids In The Hall’ With 8 New Episodes
Today Amazon announced the popular comedy sketch The Kids in The Hall will be returning for a reboot exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. This new Amazon original will be 8 episodes and a continuation of the original show with all the same characters returning. This will be the first Canadian Amazon Original Series. “We’ve been investing in…