TORONTO – The Bell Fund invested $12.8 million in 148 cross-platform television, web and mobile projects last year, according to its annual report released this week.
The 2011 Annual…
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OTTAWA – The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) has named Marla Boltman as general counsel, to be based in its Toronto office beginning June 8, 2012.
Boltman has held positions…
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MUCH HAS BEEN SAID and written over the last few weeks on the new CBC Music service, which has generated quite a bit of interest from the industry, and…
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LONDON – NBCUniversal International today announced the acquisition of a controlling 51% stake in international children's channel, KidsCo – in partnership with existing shareholder and content supplier Corus Entertainment,…
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MONTREAL – Stingray Digital has improved the on-screen look of its Galaxie music service, and Rogers’ digital cable customers are among the first to enjoy the enhancements.
Instead of seeing…
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MONTREAL – Natural resource channel IDNR-TV has signed its first major affiliation deal with Cogeco Cable in Quebec.
IDNR-TV is devoted to the coverage of natural resources including industry related…
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HAMILTON – CBC has officially launched the first of five new local digital services with the debut of CBC Hamilton.
CBC.ca/Hamilton provides an in-depth, neighbourhood-focused experience for Hamilton residents,…
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OTTAWA – Reynolds Mastin has been promoted to chief negotiator and chief legal officer for the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA), effective immediately.
Mastin replaces John Barrack who left the…
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DARTMOUTH – Newcap Inc. has received CRTC approval to launch a second FM radio licence in Fredericton, NB.
The new station, which will offer a contemporary hit radio music format, will broadcast 120…
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