VICTORIA – CBC's editor in chief Tony Burman called Joan Donaldson "a news pioneer and one of CBC’s journalistic leaders," in a note to staff last week announcing her death.... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Asian Television Network has reached an agreement with Star India Plus to air its programming as the exclusive rightsholder in Canada. According to ATN, Star India Plus is... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Bell Globemedia has completed its financing to pay for its takeup of the shares of CHUM Limited. The ownership in BGM is now 40% by the Woodbridge Company... Continue Reading
TORONTO – The number of subscribers to the XM Canada satellite radio service increased by 50% in the fourth quarter from the previous three months, Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.... Continue Reading
NEW YORK – The new CBS comedy series “The Class” will debut on TiVo before it makes its network premiere, becoming the first show to do that. While other series... Continue Reading
GATINEAU – Approvals of new Category 2 ethnic digital TV channels are coming fast and furious, as the CRTC today approved 10 more networks today, having announced 10 new licences... Continue Reading
GATINEAU – The CRTC today announced the approval of 10 new Category 2 third-language digital TV channels. The commission has approved Music Television Español, Spanish Sports TV1, Spanish Sports TV2,... Continue Reading
OTTAWA – CBC has added two sections to its Web site to feed Canada’s growing demand for online information. CBC.ca has a section on Technology and Science, and one called... Continue Reading
TORONTO – Broadcasting veteran Kevin Shea has been named chair of the Ontario Media Development Corporation, a provincial agency that promotes investment and employment in six cultural industries. Shea was... Continue Reading
VANCOUVER – Rogers Sportsnet has signed a multi-year agreement with the Vancouver Canucks to broadcast more games than any other outlet. The 2006-2007 NHL season will see Sportsnet air 45... Continue Reading
