• Smuuthbrane
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    1312 months ago

    For a few seconds there I was worried that this was the new F**K TRUDEAU and God help me I am so done with that shit.

    But FUND the CBC? HELL YES.

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        72 months ago

        As a neighbor down south, I read PP as planned parenthood. I know that’s not the case but I looked at ddg for Canada pp and that’s what I found. I’m really not trying to be dense but I would like clarification (because I’m a certified dumbass and don’t get nuance or hints at times)

        Thanks and I’m trying to understand!

    • Pyr
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      42 months ago

      There was already someone on an overpass on Monday with a giant Fuck Mark Carney sign where I live.

  • @[email protected]
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    2 months ago

    CBC are currently hiring 30 journalists across the country. I hope this means we wean ourselves off cheap US news and start investing in our own damn countries news, weather and culture. Given the US is repeatedly expressing their desire to violently annex us, investing in our own news seems like a no brainer. But also fuck the CPC who want to defund it and increase the flow of invader news media into Canada.

    • lost_faith
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      172 months ago

      The CPC in all its forms have hated the CBC because they point out what the parties are doing wrong/scandals. The CPC does not like light on their actions, they feel targeted

      • @[email protected]
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        102 months ago

        The CPC are perfectly fine with foreign oligarch-owned, cheap US invader media and want more of it in Canada.

  • Shadow
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    382 months ago

    This is postered on a wall near me. I got really offended until I walked closer and saw the smaller text.

    Good job whoever came up with it.

    • socialjusticewizard
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      152 months ago

      god I hate how neoliberals write stuff like this. The entire press release says nothing functional, except “the cbc is important” and then some easily fluffed assertions about what their plan ‘would do’. It’s really clearly written to avoid anything too committal.

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        62 months ago

        The CBC came out already saying they want to see their funding doubled so they can provide even more journalism and provide CBC gems ith no ads without the paid option.

        • socialjusticewizard
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          22 months ago

          Sure, I’m all for increasing funding to the CBC. Just complaining about how neoliberals do everything. If the minister wants to increase funding to the CBC, say it in the press release. If she doesn’t, say it. This cagey say-nothing fluff is bullshit and people should find it offensive.

  • Maple Engineer
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    142 months ago

    The CBC is the only large news organization in Canada that isn’t owned by foreign fascist placating billionaires and spreading anti-Canadian fascist propaganda. They can’t control it so they want to kill it. Save the CBC.

  • Jerkface (any/all)
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    Been watching a lot of news from multiple sources lately and the CBC coverage is SO GOOD compared to its US counterparts. Another amazing source I rely on every day is TVO. Steve Paiken is a god. The interviews and panels are like being in the company of adults after running a day care all day.

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      32 months ago

      I mean … Comparing anything to US News outlets is kind of setting the bar really low, isn’t it?

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        They have outlets that are held out as more or less serious than others, but outside of PBS, it’s all a mess of news, opinion, delusion, and propaganda.

        PS: Oh, and drug advertisements for the domestic audience

  • @[email protected]
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    132 months ago

    It’s atrocious how US owned media has turned Canadians against a home-grown news organization. I’m not saying the CBC is perfect but they are important.

  • Malle_Yeno
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    Anyone got any show recommendations on CBC Gem? Bf and I just downloaded it but not really sure what’s good yet.

    We’re fans of sci fi and fantasy if anything like that is available on it

    (Edit: thanks for the recs folks!)

    • @[email protected]
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      42 months ago

      I’ve started listing a few CBC gem shows I’d like to watch (though I don’t really watch much tv so it may take me some time.) Anyway, from my list there are a couple that might fit the bill:

      Britannia - Trailer

      Penny Dreadful Trailer

    • @[email protected]
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      42 months ago

      Check out “station eleven” — a show set in a post-apocalyptic world but isn’t like any show you’ve ever watched in any genre. Only one season long and doesn’t end on a cliffhanger or anything, just a nice contained story

    • Rob Bos
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      Family Law is pretty good. Lawyer show, set in Vancouver, stars Jewel Staite.

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      Gary and his Demons is wild, hard to say if it’s up your alley.

      Cavendish you might enjoy the supernatural angle.

      Dark Matter? Is that on gem? It was filmed in Toronto and has a small following. (Just checked it is not…)

      Started Poker face and it’s got some good vibes.