Radio / Television News

Waddell joins Teletoon as CD

TORONTO – Matthew Waddell has been appointed creative director at Teletoon. He will be responsible for the branding, on-air promotion, graphic design and off-channel creative for the Teletoon, Teletoon at… Continue Reading

Astral launches Playhouse Disney tele

MONTREAL – Playhouse Disney télé, the French-language channel for preschoolers, officially began broadcasting on Monday morning. As Cartt.ca reported last month, the service debuted on Bell TV where it… Continue Reading

Znaimer finalizes Vision TV purchase

TORONTO – Moses Znaimer’s company ZoomerMedia has officially completed its purchase of Vision TV’s broadcasting assets after securing a $17.6 million private placement with Fairfax Financial Holdings. The $25 million… Continue Reading

CMF releases Diverse Languages guidelines

TORONTO – The Canada Media Fund has released guidelines for its Diverse Languages program. The program, which forms part of the CMF’s ‘convergent stream’, ensures that Canadians have access to… Continue Reading