1 of 1- RadioActive
- Moderator
Offline 
Report Suggests Funding The CBC Like PBS
That's just one of the many suggestions contained in a Senate Committee report on funding the CBC, which has drawn the ire of higher-ups in the Corporation. I can just see Peter Mansbridge now, interrupting an episode of "Heartland" or "Mr. D.," promising a special CD of all the hits from both shows if you'll just send us $50.
According to The Canadian Press, the committee is also "calling on Canada’s public broadcaster to publicly disclose how much employees make and ensure non-executives aren’t getting paid more than their peers in private broadcasting." No wonder the higher-ups aren't impressed! Yes, but will they be making their 50 buck contribution when the time comes? And where is Goldie Gardner these days, anyway?
CBC must find new funding sources, Senate report says
- Radiowiz
- Member
Offline
Re: Report Suggests Funding The CBC Like PBS
RadioActive wrote:
And where is Goldie Gardner these days, anyway?
Retired in 2008:
But she returned in 2013 for "WNED COOKS":
Last edited by Radiowiz (July 21, 2015 2:03 am)
RadioWiz & RadioQuiz are NOT the same person.
RadioWiz & THE Wiz are NOT the same person.
- Glen Warren
- Member
Offline
Re: Report Suggests Funding The CBC Like PBS
I wonder if the senate committe which drafted the report actually understands the funding model for US Public Broadcasting.
- Andy McNabb
- Member
Offline
Re: Report Suggests Funding The CBC Like PBS
In order for the CBC to attract more funding - regardless as to the source - they need to be able to systematically assess and proactively program to the wants and needs of Canadians. Witness the absence of live, televised coverage of Canadian gold medal games in baseball and basketball. A "what if" contingency broadcasting plan would have enabled the Corp. to shift from scheduled programming to covering those gold medal games, capitalizing on the excitement and furthering interest in the Games as a whole - and furthering more interest in the CBC and its schedule.
If they're going to reflect Canadian interests and insure their corporation's survival, the CBC is going to need to take a far more proactive approach in assessing all their programming.
Last edited by Andy McNabb (July 21, 2015 9:22 am)
Andy McNabb
AndyMcNabb.com
- Old Codger
- Unregistered
Re: Report Suggests Funding The CBC Like PBS
I am completely and totally FOR the CBC raising it's ALL of its own funding. I am also 100% in favour of ONLY users supporting and paying for it. Particualrly radio...but also TV. And maybe they can MOVE their facility from that PRIME downtown Toronto real-estate to a more modest facility somewhere in upper Shitt's Creek. [paddles optional]
Haven't been a fan since black and white/mono hockey nights in Canada. In fact...I want my money BACK!!!