Steve Faguy
@fagstein.bsky.social
Blogger, media analyst, copy editor at the Montreal Gazette. https://blog.fagstein.com
Reposted by Steve Faguy
Five Victoire players — but only two Quebecers — make Canada's women's Olympic hockey team
montrealgazette.com/sports/olymp...
montrealgazette.com/sports/olymp...
Five Victoire players — but only two Quebecers — make Canada's women's Olympic hockey team
Marie-Philip Poulin and Ann-Renée Desbiens are the only Quebecers among on the 23-player roster.
montrealgazette.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Five Victoire players — but only two Quebecers — make Canada's women's Olympic hockey team
montrealgazette.com/sports/olymp...
montrealgazette.com/sports/olymp...
January 9, 2026 at 8:40 PM
First REM test trains run through tunnel to airport rem.info/en/news/succ... — they say they're still on track for a 2027 opening if milestones are met.
A Successful First Run on the Airport Segment
rem.info
January 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
First REM test trains run through tunnel to airport rem.info/en/news/succ... — they say they're still on track for a 2027 opening if milestones are met.
#CRTC approves purchase of ethnic radio station CJRJ 1200 AM in Vancouver by Kulwant Singh Dhesi for $2.5 million, says it must still pay tangible benefits despite the station's financial losses www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/...
Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2026-6 | CRTC
1101651 B.C. Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia
www.crtc.gc.ca
January 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
#CRTC approves purchase of ethnic radio station CJRJ 1200 AM in Vancouver by Kulwant Singh Dhesi for $2.5 million, says it must still pay tangible benefits despite the station's financial losses www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/...
Alexandre Texier goals in last two games: 4
Alexandre Texier goals in entire 2024-25 season: 6 (31 GP)
Alexandre Texier goals in entire 2024-25 season: 6 (31 GP)
January 9, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Alexandre Texier goals in last two games: 4
Alexandre Texier goals in entire 2024-25 season: 6 (31 GP)
Alexandre Texier goals in entire 2024-25 season: 6 (31 GP)
The biggest difference between my X and BlueSky feeds these days is X is mostly organizations while BlueSky is mostly people.
I don't mind that organizations use X, despite the shit-show it's become. What bothers me is them using *just* X (or Facebook). Info should be platform-agnostic.
I don't mind that organizations use X, despite the shit-show it's become. What bothers me is them using *just* X (or Facebook). Info should be platform-agnostic.
In 2024, I rose in Senate QP to ask why the Govt of Canada was still using X for official communications. Today, they are still there. What exactly will it take to break the spell?
A proliferation of sexual deepfakes on X has prompted other countries to investigate Grok, the platform’s AI software, but, so far, Ottawa remains silent.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
January 8, 2026 at 9:19 PM
The biggest difference between my X and BlueSky feeds these days is X is mostly organizations while BlueSky is mostly people.
I don't mind that organizations use X, despite the shit-show it's become. What bothers me is them using *just* X (or Facebook). Info should be platform-agnostic.
I don't mind that organizations use X, despite the shit-show it's become. What bothers me is them using *just* X (or Facebook). Info should be platform-agnostic.
Gander gonna Gander www.coastreporter.net/the-mix/gand... #ComeFromAway
Gander, N.L., residents drop everything to drive stranded air passengers to hotels
GANDER — Residents of Gander, N.L., formed an impromptu volunteer shuttle service for about 200 passengers aboard two planes forced to land unexpectedly at the town's airport on Wednesday night.
www.coastreporter.net
January 8, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Gander gonna Gander www.coastreporter.net/the-mix/gand... #ComeFromAway
#CRTC revokes, at licensee's request, the broadcast licence of community station CKHR-FM Hay River, NT, which has been off air since 2022 after a fire at the building with its transmitting tower and the death of the society's president in 2023.
January 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM
#CRTC revokes, at licensee's request, the broadcast licence of community station CKHR-FM Hay River, NT, which has been off air since 2022 after a fire at the building with its transmitting tower and the death of the society's president in 2023.
Here's @jacktodd.bsky.social on his 40 years at the Gazette montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke... — And here's a Gazette full-page ad from 1989 about his column
January 8, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Here's @jacktodd.bsky.social on his 40 years at the Gazette montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke... — And here's a Gazette full-page ad from 1989 about his column
Ubisoft shuts down Halifax office, says it's unrelated to how that office just unionized. www.ign.com/articles/ubi...
(My union local also represents that union.)
(My union local also represents that union.)
Ubisoft Shuts Down Assassin's Creed: Rebellion Developer Halifax Studio Just Weeks After It Unionized - IGN
Ubisoft has shut down its Halifax Studio, just one month after 61 of its 71 workers voted to unionize.
www.ign.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Ubisoft shuts down Halifax office, says it's unrelated to how that office just unionized. www.ign.com/articles/ubi...
(My union local also represents that union.)
(My union local also represents that union.)
Reposted by Steve Faguy
Much has been made about a purported "revival" of Christianity led by Gen Z and Millennial Americans. There is no basis for it.
Perspective: Is a religious revival under way in America?
There are anecdotal reports of new Great Awakening, but a granular look at the data reveals something else.
www.deseret.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Much has been made about a purported "revival" of Christianity led by Gen Z and Millennial Americans. There is no basis for it.
Reposted by Steve Faguy
CF Montréal will mainly train in Spain montrealgazette.com/sports/socce...
January 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
CF Montréal will mainly train in Spain montrealgazette.com/sports/socce...
Reposted by Steve Faguy
Yes, it's been cold in Montreal this winter, but not abnormally so montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
January 5, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Yes, it's been cold in Montreal this winter, but not abnormally so montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
Is Hits FM back? The Facebook page once used by 94.7 Hits FM (WYUL Chateaugay, NY), which was sold in 2021, started posting engagement bait in November and announced Friday the station is "back and 100% online" with details to follow www.facebook.com/947hits/post... — streaming at hitsfmradio.com
Hits FM - Montreal
Montreal, are you ready for the digital evolution? HitsFM is back and 100% online!
We’re kicking things off in a big way: 10,000 songs in a row, totally commercial-free. That’s non-stop pop from the....
www.facebook.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Is Hits FM back? The Facebook page once used by 94.7 Hits FM (WYUL Chateaugay, NY), which was sold in 2021, started posting engagement bait in November and announced Friday the station is "back and 100% online" with details to follow www.facebook.com/947hits/post... — streaming at hitsfmradio.com
Corus announces winter specialty programming highlights for Flavour, Home and History channels. They include The Great British Baking Show: The Professionals www.corusent.com/news/canadas...
CANADA’S #1 LIFESTYLE AND FACTUAL SPECIALTY NETWORKS* LAUNCH 50 NEW AND RETURNING SERIES THIS JANUARY - Corus Entertainment
CANADA’S #1 LIFESTYLE AND FACTUAL SPECIALTY NETWORKS* LAUNCH 50 NEW AND RETURNING SERIES THIS JANUARY Flavour Network Hosts New Seasons and Series, Including Worst Cooks in America, Gordon Ramsay’s Se...
www.corusent.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Corus announces winter specialty programming highlights for Flavour, Home and History channels. They include The Great British Baking Show: The Professionals www.corusent.com/news/canadas...
The Globe talks to Mark Hebscher, former sportscaster, who says he's not an old man yelling at a cloud but you know those clouds these days deserve some yelling at www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/artic...
Former sportscaster Mark Hebscher reflects on his colourful career and an industry that’s losing its soul
Increasingly corporate broadcast field and the grip of legalized betting eats away at the era Hebscher thrived in
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The Globe talks to Mark Hebscher, former sportscaster, who says he's not an old man yelling at a cloud but you know those clouds these days deserve some yelling at www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/artic...
Bell says 6 of the top 10 programs watched on Crave over the holidays were original Canadian productions www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/pre...
Original Series Lead Holiday Viewing on Crave - Bell Media
TORONTO (January 5, 2026) — This holiday season, Canadians chose homegrown storytelling, with Crave Original series leading viewing across the platform nationally between December 19 and December 31. ...
www.bellmedia.ca
January 5, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Bell says 6 of the top 10 programs watched on Crave over the holidays were original Canadian productions www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/pre...
A +1 at the end of the 7-day forecast, a proud part of our Canadian heritage
youtu.be/wkDvqQKGgDA
youtu.be/wkDvqQKGgDA
January 3, 2026 at 2:49 AM
A +1 at the end of the 7-day forecast, a proud part of our Canadian heritage
youtu.be/wkDvqQKGgDA
youtu.be/wkDvqQKGgDA
Happy Atlantic Time Zone New Year's!
January 1, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Happy Atlantic Time Zone New Year's!
Guignolée des médias fundraising campaign raises record $5.6 million www.newswire.ca/fr/news-rele...
La guignolée des médias établit une marque historique : 5,6 millions $ pour sa 25e édition !
/CNW/ - Pour la quatrième année de suite, La guignolée des médias a établi un record, sa 25e édition ayant récolté 5,6 millions $. Des sommets de 5,1 $, 4,8 $...
www.newswire.ca
December 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Guignolée des médias fundraising campaign raises record $5.6 million www.newswire.ca/fr/news-rele...
New Order of Canada appointees include Andre de Grasse, Terri Clark, Ellie Black, Ziya Tong and this legend
www.gg.ca/en/appointme...
www.gg.ca/en/appointme...
December 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
New Order of Canada appointees include Andre de Grasse, Terri Clark, Ellie Black, Ziya Tong and this legend
www.gg.ca/en/appointme...
www.gg.ca/en/appointme...
La Presse talks to former sports journalist Chantal Wilson, who worked at a time when "female sports journalist" wasn't a thing www.lapresse.ca/sports/2025-...
Chantal Wilson | Une pionnière du journalisme sportif
Malgré une évolution, le monde du journalisme sportif est encore largement masculin au Québec en 2025. Des pionnières comme Chantal Wilson ont cependant tracé la voie il y a 60 ans. Portrait.
www.lapresse.ca
December 31, 2025 at 3:10 AM
La Presse talks to former sports journalist Chantal Wilson, who worked at a time when "female sports journalist" wasn't a thing www.lapresse.ca/sports/2025-...
Beryl Wajsman is stepping down as editor in chief of The Suburban to devote his efforts to fighting antisemitism and advocating for Israel through his public policy institute. www.thesuburban.com/opinion/op_e...
Moving forward into the “fierce urgency of now”
I have been Editor-in-Chief of The Suburban for 18 years. I will be stepping down as of Dec. 31 and moving on permanently to an exciting new challenge. These 18
www.thesuburban.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Beryl Wajsman is stepping down as editor in chief of The Suburban to devote his efforts to fighting antisemitism and advocating for Israel through his public policy institute. www.thesuburban.com/opinion/op_e...
The Federal Court of Appeal will hear Akash Broadcasting's case against the #CRTC over its denial of an application to buy the defunct radio station CKMX 1060 AM in Calgary. cartt.ca/akash-gets-c... (The CRTC denied it because there was an open call for applications for new stations in Calgary.)
Subscribe To Cartt.ca Today! - Cartt.ca
Cartt.ca – A Momentum Publication publishes breaking news, in-depth feature stories, analysis, and opinion geared specifically for those working in the cable, radio, television, and telecom industries...
cartt.ca
December 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Federal Court of Appeal will hear Akash Broadcasting's case against the #CRTC over its denial of an application to buy the defunct radio station CKMX 1060 AM in Calgary. cartt.ca/akash-gets-c... (The CRTC denied it because there was an open call for applications for new stations in Calgary.)
Staff at CJAD working on negotiating their first contract. The union (same local as CTV Montreal) says the employer is being cooperative.
www.thesuburban.com/news/city_ne...
www.thesuburban.com/news/city_ne...
CJAD Radio staff unionized
Last week Montreal radio station CJAD 800 celebrated its 80th anniversary. The station was founded on December 8, 1945. It has seen several changes in ownership and format over the
www.thesuburban.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Staff at CJAD working on negotiating their first contract. The union (same local as CTV Montreal) says the employer is being cooperative.
www.thesuburban.com/news/city_ne...
www.thesuburban.com/news/city_ne...