CTV cuts 105 jobs

TORONTO – CTV announced 105 job cuts today, most of them in Toronto, and many of those are reportedly coming from the 299 Queen St. W. location. The announcement… Continue Reading

ACTRA accepts new ads pact

TORONTO – ACTRA has voted “yes” to a new three year agreement for the National Commercial Agreement (NCA), ratifying the decision by 96.6%. The NCA, negotiated between ACTRA and… Continue Reading

Viva revives an analog slot

TORONTO – So this is why Corus Entertainment paid $73 million for Canadian Learning Television. CLT, licensed by the CRTC in 1996 and launched as one of the final… Continue Reading

3D, IPTV, mobile, and more at NAB

WASHINGTON, DC – New to the 2009 NAB Show will be pavilions and exhibitors dedicated to the latest developments in 3D, mobile solutions, IPTV and content, show organizers announced…. Continue Reading

Super Channel expands affiliate team

EDMONTON – National pay TV service Super Channel has expanded its affiliate relations team with the addition of Grant Campbell as director, affiliate relations. Darrell Atherley will continue in… Continue Reading

Voice on the Go at drug stores

TORONTO – Mobile voice application Voice on the Go is now available at Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada. The hands-free, eyes-free service lets subscribers access e-mail, search contacts… Continue Reading

Cruickshank departs CBC

TORONTO – CBC News publisher John Cruickshank will be leaving the broadcaster to return to his newspaper roots. Cruickshank, 55, has been appointed publisher of the Toronto Star, Canada’s… Continue Reading