Radio / Television News

CBC reaches new deal with Quebec union

MONTREAL – The Syndicat des communications de Radio-Canada (SCRC) and CBC/Radio-Canada management announced today the signing of an agreement in principle for renewing the collective agreement with the SCRC’s… Continue Reading

Astral invests in Dr Clown

MONTREAL – Astral Media today announced a million-dollar commitment in air-time and advertising space to promote its philanthropic partner, Dr Clown with a new ad campaign created by Bos…. Continue Reading

NFB expands globally

MONTREAL – The National Film Board announced this week it’s going to grow its global presence. Beginning with the international audiovisual community at the MIPDOC and MIPTV featuring MILIA… Continue Reading

CTV gets Dubya sit-down

TORONTO – CTV scored a Canadian first this week: A sit-down interview with U.S. president George W. Bush. This is the first time President Bush has granted such an interview… Continue Reading

Ross Video hires new Southeast Asia rep

IROQUOIS, Ont. – Ross Video today announced the appointment of Paul Jones as regional sales manager for Southeast Asia. “Paul’s extensive industry experience and market knowledge makes… Continue Reading

Inside Jam stuffed, 13 let go

TORONTO – SUN TV’s daily entertainment news program, Inside Jam, has been cancelled. The seven-month old half hour show, which was a very late entry into an enormous sea… Continue Reading