Radio / Television News

Global and CH unveil new fall shows

TORONTO - CanWest MediaWorks today announced its new U.S. series for the 2005-2006 broadcast season for both the Global Television Network and CH. The roster includes 11 new dramas, including... Continue Reading

The Score scores $15 million

TORONTO - Score Media Inc. today announced that it has entered into a $15 million credit facility with a Canadian chartered bank. The credit facility is comprised of a $10... Continue Reading

Corus puts radio guarantee in writing

TORONTO – Corus Radio has decided to make itself more accountable to its clients - in certificate form. The company recently announced the development of a new "Pro-Radio" performance guarantee... Continue Reading

Toronto 1 cuts shows, staff

TORONTO – Toronto 1 has reportedly cut at least 20 staffers as two of its main local shows have been axed, says The Toronto Star’s media columnist Antonia Zerbisias in... Continue Reading

Alliance Atlantis hires telco exec as CFO

TORONTO – Alliance Atlantis has hired David Lazzarato as its new executive vice-president and chief financial officer. He starts May 30th. Lazzarato replaces Judson Martin who, it was announced earlier... Continue Reading

Sportsnet feeds hockey hunger

TORONTO - Rogers Sportsnet recorded its highest-rated CHL audience ever last Saturday during the Memorial Cup’s opening game between the OHL’s London Knights and the Rimouski Oceanic. The game pulled... Continue Reading

ATN to launch Aastha TV

TORONTO - Asian Television Network (ATN) today announced that it plans to launch, as part of its bouquet of South Asian Television Channels across Canada, one of India's specialty television... Continue Reading

CBC Sudbury points down

CREIGHTON, ONT. – Broadcasting from two kilometres inside the Canadian Shield just might have set a world record, says the cbc.ca web site today. “Points North, CBC Sudbury's afternoon radio... Continue Reading