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February 26, 2021 2 days ago

Blue Ant Media sells control of New Zealand’s NHNZ

AUCKLAND and TORONTO – International producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media said today it is selling control of its New Zealand-based, international factual production company, NHNZ to Dame... Continue Reading

February 26, 2021 2 days ago

2021 Jays games to be simulcast on radio/TV

TORONTO – With Major League Baseball’s spring training under way, Sportsnet announced today it will air a minimum of 10 Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training games – and that this... Continue Reading

February 26, 2021 3 days ago

2020 revenues stable at Quebecor

MONTREAL – On Thursday, Quebecor Inc. reported 2020 revenues of $4.32 billion, up 0.6% from 2019 while adjusted EBITDA climbed 3.9% to $1.95 billion. Net income attributable to shareholders however,... Continue Reading

February 26, 2021 3 days ago

CP24 Tonight launches March 1st

TORONTO – Bell Media’s Toronto news channel CP24 announced Thursday its all-new primetime program, CP24 Tonight, will premiere Monday, March 1 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Reshmi Nair and Nick... Continue Reading

February 25, 2021 3 days ago

Dwight In Shining Armor coming to Family Channel

TORONTO - Live-action comedy-fantasy series Dwight in Shining Armor, where “modern suburbia mixes it up with the Middle Ages,” is coming to Family Channel in March. The double-episode premiere starts... Continue Reading

February 25, 2021 3 days ago

CBC adds four new foreign dramas to spring schedule

TORONTO – CBC announced Thursday it is bringing four acclaimed drama series to CBC TV and CBC Gem this spring. The first one will be the Canadian network premiere of... Continue Reading

February 25, 2021 3 days ago

Twitter and so.da launch new online shopping experience

TORONTO – Twitter Canada and Corus Entertainment’s social digital agency so.da announced today the launch of a new social shopping experience featuring so.da clients. “The partnership delivers an entirely new... Continue Reading

February 25, 2021 3 days ago

Jann season three starts production

CALGARY – CTV, Project 10 Productions and Seven24 Films announced today production has begun in Calgary on season three of comedy series Jann. Starring multi-platinum award-winning Canadian singer, songwriter, broadcaster,... Continue Reading

February 25, 2021 3 days ago

Hollywood Suite to launch World Cinema Wednesdays with Mongrel Media titles

TORONTO – Independent broadcaster Hollywood Suite today announced an agreement with Mongrel Media to bring over 20 premium titles to the service over the next year. The deal includes the... Continue Reading

February 25, 2021 3 days ago

General Motors to install Sirius XM Canada receivers in more cars

Satellite radio company also adds new Peter Mansbridge show TORONTO – SiriusXM Canada and GM Canada announced today a new multi-year agreement which will see the carmaker increase installation of... Continue Reading

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