Radio / Television News

Garby moves to Vision

TORONTO – David Garby has been hired as director, advertising sales for VisionTV. An experienced advertising industry executive, he takes up this new position on July 25. He will be… Continue Reading

Competitive Spotlight to shine on pay TV

TORONTO – With an initial investment of $125 million, pay TV license hopeful Spotlight TV “will transform pay TV into a compelling, choice-filled, high-value entertainment option for Canadian viewers,”… Continue Reading

Writing for animation, from WIFT-T

TORONTO – Women in Film and Television – Toronto is offering the Teletoon Masters Program Writing for Animation on August 9, 16 and 23. Sponsored by Teletoon and taught… Continue Reading

CanWest finishes Fireworks

WINNIPEG – CanWest Global completed the sale of its production arm, Fireworks Entertainment this afternoon. More specifically, CanWest Entertainment International Distribution (an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of CanWest Global Communications Corp.)… Continue Reading

87% of CBC employees favour strike

TORONTO – After a strike vote taken last week, CBC employees have overwhelmingly supported taking strike action if necessary to get a new contract. The yes vote won 87.3%… Continue Reading