Radio / Television News

Belgrave hired as new RMB president

TORONTO - Gary Belgrave has been hired as president of the Radio Marketing Bureau. Chairman of the RMB’s board of directors, Patrick Grierson, made the announcement Tuesday. "Gary’s affinity for... Continue Reading

Family series to debut on line

TORONTO – Family Channel announced this week that its new comedy Life With Derek will premiere on-line next week, but will only be available for two days. The complete first... Continue Reading

The Edge wants listeners to get a job

TORONTO - The radio station famous for its high-profile recruitment through such contests as the poorly/moderately paid employee program, this week announced the targeted job fair, Career Concepts. Presented by... Continue Reading

More ethnic channels added

OTTAWA – The CRTC Wednesday approved the addition of five new foreign language channels for digital distribution. Canal 52 MX is a 24-hour, general interest, Spanish-language television service. The service... Continue Reading

Copper taken out of the chopper

TORONTO – OPP Sgt. Cam Wooley is the go-to-guy when it comes to traffic and highway safety in Southern Ontario. When the cops do their regular blitzes, Wooley (right) is the... Continue Reading

Talktv becomes MTV on March 21

TORONTO – One of the world's best-known music brands comes to Canada, again, on March 21. However, this one won't be the half-baked version of the last time MTV came... Continue Reading

But will KFC advertise?

TORONTO – CTV announced on Monday that Canadian model/actress Pamela Anderson will host the 2006 Juno Awards. CTV and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) also confirmed... Continue Reading