Community-owned and -operated radio and TV stations, many of which are evolving into multimedia innovation hubs, are answerable to community-elected boards. Most have government oversight through CRTC licensing or participation in programs such as the local journalism initiative. They're led by professionals who train and coordinate community members and local organizations, producing content for a fraction of the cost of public and private broadcasters. They arise from local aspirations, passion and effort, and they're there for the long haul. They stand between the fake news of the unregulated Internet on the one hand, and public and private broadcasting on the other, serving communities with populations over 100,000. They serve rural, remote and northern communities, some with as few as 500 households, as well as minorities in urban settings.
On March 26th, 2021. See this statement in context.