TORONTO – What is it about Saskatchewan? First, the fictional residents of Dog River and their Corner Gas station on CTV captured millions of viewers and now comes word that... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Actors union ACTRA said today it's in a legal strike position in Quebec. There are no picket lines however, as all Quebec productions have signed interim agreements until... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Revenues and profits were up across nearly all segments for Corus Entertainment in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, ended November 30th, 2006. “The positive momentum of last... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Rogers Sportsnet tore the wrapper off its new flagship show, Sportsnet Connected, on Monday evening, aimed squarely at the young male audience. It was a little irreverent and... Continue Reading
GATINEAU – Until the federal government makes up its mind on who it wants to lead the CRTC, vice-chair broadcasting Michel Arpin has been appointed acting chairperson, secretary general Diane... Continue Reading
TORONTO – After months of contract negotiations, actors union ACTRA went on strike Monday in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with the rest of the country to come soon. However, the... Continue Reading
TORONTO - Standard Interactive, the online division of Standard Radio Inc., has appointed Karen Huschilt as vice-president of sales. She will oversee all sales for the Standard Interactive network of... Continue Reading
TORONTO – CTV Inc. has promoted Jon Arklay to the new position of vice-president, creative services and brand. In his new role, he will oversee the creative brand development of... Continue Reading
TORONTO - ACTRA has agreed to resume bargaining past December 31, 2006, said a Saturday press release from the Canadian Film and Television Production Association, meaning the actors union has... Continue Reading
MONTREAL - TQS, the self-proclaimed “mouton noir” of Quebec television, has decided there are limits that even the black sheep of the airwaves must impose. The network fired Stéphane Gendron,... Continue Reading