Brian Lilley: "Tough year for state broadcaster"
Brian Lilley reads prepared remarks from Conservative party while Krista Erickson ponders the good ol’ days Judging by Lilley’s employer’s ratings, I’d say his statement is more than a little…
Fox News North
LFR’s half-assed predictions for 2012
Occupy will stay underground and grow its infrastructure and goals. More and more organizations and individuals will pledge allegiance to the movement. The media will interpret this lack of visibility…
Citizen Peladeau and the War on the CBC
Jumping Jiminy Cricket. I must have had too much booze soaked plum pudding eh? But when I saw that Pierre Karl Péladeau says his war on the CBC isn’t a…
My five minutes watching Sun News Network. Plus, what does it take to be an SNN host?
Apparently, this. Jacqui’s television credits include co- hosting “Argos Access” with Michael “Pinball” Clemons, hosting “Dancing at the Palais” on Women’s Television Network, host/reporter on Sportsnet Ontario, co-hosting a late…
What does it take to be a Sun News Network host?
Apparently, this. Jacqui’s television credits include co- hosting “Argos Access” with Michael “Pinball” Clemons, hosting “Dancing at the Palais” on Women’s Television Network, host/reporter on Sportsnet Ontario, co-hosting a late…
Fox News North and the Phony War on Christmas
Well I have to hand it to the Cons at Sun News, because if it wasn’t for them I’d never know that a brutal War on Christmas was raging. Although…
Sticking Up From The Little Guys: Is Brian Lilley Sun TV’s Tallest Midget?
From the Owen Sound Sun Times: … it’s long overdue, says Lilly, whose personality, lively style and opinions — and hairdo–resonate with viewers. He’s the highest-rated TV host on the…
Late night
What exactly is Fox News trying to say about Mitt Romney anyway? Another fine moment in journamalism. (h/t to a little birdie)
No Rice For Ezra: Uncle Ben’s Pulls Advertising From Sun TV!
Dear Mr. Murphy, Based on feedback from consumers such as yourself, UNCLE BEN’S will not be advertising on Sun TV in 2012. We thank you for taking the time to…
Sun Media giddy over sale of Leafs to Rogers/Bell juggernaut
Must admit that this purchase by the media overlords of the ‘gang of seven’, Bell (TSN) and Rogers (Sportsnet), doesn’t auger well for CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, a broadcast…
Me, Uncle Ben’s, And Fox News North: Will Uncle Ben’s Pull Its Advertising?
As a few people have noted elsewhere, Sun TV has been running gay-bashing/transphobic ads from McVety’s gang at the Institute for Canadian Values, and this has spawned a campaign on…
Ezra Levant’s Rant Has a Ring of Truth, But His Din is Deafening
One of my right-wing friends asked me to watch Ezra Levant’s take on the Attawapiskat crisis, feeling, I suppose, that he presented a compelling argument. Levant is right when he…
Dog Whistle Politics and the Return of Old Dance Partners
“Borrowed in part from the legacy of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, Canadian neo-conservatism owes much of it’s character to the right-wing populist tradition of the West. “Indeed, Canadians became…
Study: people who watch Fox News less informed than if they had not watched the network
Remember when Politifact knocked back Jon Stewart for claiming Fox News viewers were “the most consistently misinformed media viewers”? As Steve Benen points out, Stewart was right. As it turns…
CRTC Has Fox News North License Pulled For Cheating
The CRTC has officially approved TVA Group’s request to revoke the broadcasting licence for CKXT-TV and its related transmitters. The issue first surfaced in May, when some cable providers complained…
How can opposition battle Harper’s War Against Information when there’s no battle plan?
HillTimes: There are an estimated 1,500 communications staffers working in ministers’ offices and departments, including 87 in the PMO and PCO. (And don’t forget Sun Media, Postmedia, editorial board at…
Banned By Fox News North!
Mark Bourrie was, after being approached as a potential hire by Kory Teneycke last year. Interesting in that it sounds like Mark's the 2nd person Sun TV approached to fill…
Fox News North Viewership Numbers Still Crap
With an average minute audience of 11,400 during the Hard News day and 31,200 for Straight Talk in prime time, Sun News is off to a strong start. Its from…
On July 1, Conservatives booted CBC 75th anniversary tribute for a couple of Britwits
"Oh say dear Kate, you may want to have that growth on your head checked out." Ah Conservatives, so in love with our country. Not! Preferring to honour war and…