Radio / Television News

TV Bureau names new board

TORONTO – The Television Bureau of Canada (TVB) has announced their 2009 board of directors. Along with TVB president Theresa Treutler, the board’s executive committee is: Rita Fabian, Chair,… Continue Reading

24 returns, but this time it’s 24/7

TORONTO – Television drama 24 is returning to the airwaves for its seventh season, but not just with new adventures for star Kiefer Sutherland. Global Television has developed complementary… Continue Reading

CES to have new exhibitors, sessions

ARLINGTON,VA – This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) will feature 300 new exhibitors, joining the more than 2,700 exhibiting companies who span 30 product categories across 1.7 million net… Continue Reading

CAB restructuring plan due in February

OTTAWA – The Canadian Association of Broadcasters may undergo some restructuring, its members were told this week. Last month, the CAB’s board of directors appointed a working group to… Continue Reading

CTVgm sells half of MLSE stake

TORONTO – CTVglobemedia has sold off half of its interest in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd.(MLSE), owners of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC sports teams,… Continue Reading

RDS to hyperlink Super Bowl ads

MONTREAL – Viewers of Le Reseau des Sports’ (RDS) coverage of Super Bowl XLIII will be able to click through from commercials to long form video content on demand. Both… Continue Reading