TORONTO - Canwest this week confirmed its line up of creative and on-screen talent for its recently announced slate of drama pilots. They include: * The drama Shattered which will... Continue Reading
OTTAWA - News reports and teasers about Vancouver’s SkyTrain public transportation system on Rogers Broadcasting-owned CKWX-AM (News 1130) “misrepresented comments “ made by the organization’s CEO, the Canadian Broadcast Standards... Continue Reading
TORONTO – XM Canada executives said that they are “evaluating the benefits of a Canadian merger” with competitor Sirius satellite radio, but offered no further details during a conference call... Continue Reading
TORONTO – The hit shows Canwest has purchased from U.S. broadcaster Fox, like Prison Break, Bones, Family Guy and 24, in addition to exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and video extras will... Continue Reading
VANCOUVER – Shore 104, Vancouver’s next radio station, will soon hit the airwaves, the independent broadcaster announced today. “The offices are open and studio construction is underway,” says a press... Continue Reading
TORONTO – CTV will partner with Omni Films and Fox Television to produce a new Canadian drama series called Defying Gravity, the company announced today. According to the release, the... Continue Reading
MONTREAL – CBC/Radio-Canada is planning to “modernize” its downtown Montreal offices and develop on-site real estate, the company announced today. The project, along René-Lévesque Boulevard at the eastern limit of... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Monday evening’s Gold Ribbon Awards Gala, held as part of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ 2008 Convention, celebrated outstanding achievement by Canada’s private broadcasters. The Gold Ribbon Awards... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Private radio and television broadcasters contribute millions in airtime and tens of thousands of volunteer hours to their communities, says Broadcasting 2008: the Canadian Association of Broadcasters annual... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – Perhaps a little lost in the explanation of the CRTC’s policy release on BDUs, specialties and fee-for-carriage was a warning from the chairman that the Commission’s pace may... Continue Reading
