Radio / Television News

Corus to co-own global kids channel

LONDON - Leading children’s media companies, Nelvana Enterprises, Sparrowhawk Media and DIC Entertainment announced today the creation of a strategic joint venture to launch KidsCo, a multi-platform global television channel... Continue Reading

What are YOU looking at?

TORONTO - A new series of 30-second TV commercials feature a ‘Joe Average’ character who hurls insults and taunts at strangers and passers-by in an attempt to provoke a confrontation.... Continue Reading

CTF envelopes filled with $242 million

TORONTO – Through their taxes as well as their cable and satellite bills, Canadians will contribute over $242 million to Canadian TV production via the broadcast performance envelope system of... Continue Reading

CBC brings new HD mobile on line

TORONTO – For the first time this Saturday, Canadian hockey fans will be able to see both games of CBC’S Hockey Night In Canada traditional Saturday night doubleheader in high... Continue Reading

CanWest’s AA purchase delayed

TORONTO - CanWest Global and Alliance Atlantis said today that CanWest's deal to purchase AA will take a few more months than they thought. The companies now expect to complete... Continue Reading

That’s a lot of ‘ball

TORONTO – Rogers Sportsnet will show a whopping 400-plus baseball games this Major League Baseball season (which begins Sunday). One hundred and sixteen of those are corporate cousin Toronto Blue... Continue Reading

CHUM officially enters Calgary radio

CALGARY - CHUM Limited's Energy 101.5 FM is officially on the air in Calgary, testing its signal while playing a mix of today's hottest adult contemporary music. "We are ecstatic... Continue Reading

Canuck stations win 26 Murrows

WASHINGTON - Fifteen Canadian radio and television stations were honoured this week by Radio Television News Directors Association International with regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. The list of winners was... Continue Reading