Radio / Television News

“Mosque” a hit

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

Arpin to be acting chair

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

ACTRA on strike, sorta

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

CTV promotes Arklay

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

No strike January 1

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

TQS fires host over on-air conduct

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