Bern government council supports Canal 3
The Government Council of the Canton of Bern is supporting the bilingual private radio station Canal 3 in Biel with an annual grant of 37,500 francs. However, due to the spending freeze in effect until the end of the year, the first payment will not be made until 2010.
With this contribution, the cantonal government is recognizing the important role that Canal 3 plays in maintaining bilingualism in Biel/Bienne, according to a statement published by the canton of Bern on Thursday. The financial support is made possible by the law on the special status of the Bernese Jura and the French-speaking minority of the district of Biel.
The broadcaster had already received cantonal and communal subsidies until 2004. However, following the takeover by Espace Media Groupe in 2005, Canal 3 relinquished this support, as the cantonal government also announced. In 2007, Biel-based Radio Bilingue SA took over the majority of the station's shares.
The broadcaster had already received cantonal and communal subsidies until 2004. However, following the takeover by Espace Media Groupe in 2005, Canal 3 relinquished this support, as the cantonal government also announced. In 2007, Biel-based Radio Bilingue SA took over the majority of the station's shares.
