Radio / Television News

CTF digital media pilot takes flight

TORONTO - The Canadian Television Fund launched a $2 million Digital Media Pilot Program this week. Aimed at generating a stronger Canadian presence in new media, “the pilot program will... Continue Reading

CTV gives Lewis more to do

TORONTO and EDMONTON – Lloyd Lewis has been appointed vice-president and general manager of Access, Alberta’s provincial educational broadcaster. Effective immediately, Lewis takes on this new role in addition to... Continue Reading

UPDATE: Kines leaves Much/MTV

TORONTO - CTV announced late Tuesday that David Kines has stepped down from his post as senior vice-president, Much MTV Group, effective this Friday. Kines’ name was synonymous with MuchMusic... Continue Reading

APTN promotes Powell

TORONTO - Aboriginal Peoples Television Network promoted Aimee Powell to director of sales and business development. Powell has been employed as the sales manager at APTN since 2006. Prior to... Continue Reading

Corus offers ’09 guidance

TORONTO - "We have the plans in place to deliver solid results once again in 2009,” Corus Entertainment president and CEO John Cassaday said today at the company’s investors day.... Continue Reading

Actors take a swing at Conservatives

TORONTO – At a press conference on Wednesday, Canadian actors called on political leaders to start taking Canada’s cultural industry seriously. The arts contribute $85 billion dollars and one million... Continue Reading

Canwest hires Cuff

TORONTO - Brian Cuff will be joining Canwest Broadcasting on September 29th as its new vice-president, distribution strategy. “Brian will work to establish our strategic distribution plans, then lead negotiations... Continue Reading