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February 25, 2021 3 days ago

Corus, eOne, apologize to the Jewish community for Nurses storyline

Episode has been pulled in Canada and the U.S. By Etan Vlessing TORONTO – An episode of the Canadian drama Nurses where a character who is an Orthodox Jew refuses a… Continue Reading

February 24, 2021 4 days ago

Thunderbird’s Q2 2021 revenue doubles year-over-year

Company founder Tim Gamble stepping down from the board VANCOUVER — Thunderbird Entertainment Group reported Wednesday evening its revenue increased by a whopping 98% year-over-year to reach $28 million in... Continue Reading

February 24, 2021 4 days ago

TSN to premiere Fred VanVleet biopic doc in fall 2021

TORONTO — Bell Media’s TSN, along with athlete empowerment brand Uninterrupted Canada and Par-Lay Content, announced today the production of Par-Lay – The Fred VanVleet Story, an original documentary profiling... Continue Reading

February 24, 2021 4 days ago

NFB announces new diversity, equity and inclusion plan

MONTREAL — The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) today announced its objectives and commitments for increasing diversity, equity and inclusion within its organization, which includes the creation of a... Continue Reading

February 24, 2021 4 days ago

LG extends webOS smart TV platform to other brands

TORONTO — LG Electronics announced today it is making available its webOS smart TV platform to other TV brand partners, in a move it hopes will disrupt the status quo... Continue Reading

February 24, 2021 4 days ago

Peacock Alley expands creative leadership team

TORONTO — Production company Peacock Alley Entertainment today announced several creative leadership appointments within the company. This follows last week’s announcement that producer Mary Anne Waterhouse has been hired as... Continue Reading

February 23, 2021 5 days ago

Commercial radio remains the most popular audio platform in Canada, says CRTC report

OTTAWA — Seven in 10 Canadians listen to commercial radio on at least a weekly basis, with 39% saying they listen daily, according to a new report prepared by Ipsos... Continue Reading

February 23, 2021 5 days ago

Sportsnet to collaborate with Canada Basketball for new events and content

TORONTO — Rogers Sports and Media’s Sportsnet announced today it has entered into a multi-year partnership with Canada Basketball that will include the collaborative development and launch of several new... Continue Reading

February 23, 2021 5 days ago

Gusto hires Carrie Gillis as new VP and GM

OTTAWA — Gusto Worldwide Media announced today it has hired Carrie Gillis (above) as its new vice-president and general manager. She will start in the newly created role on March... Continue Reading

February 23, 2021 5 days ago

Big Brother Canada welcomes four new sponsors for season nine

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment announced today four new sponsors will join four returning ones for the ninth season of Big Brother Canada, which premieres March 3 at 7 p.m. ET/PT... Continue Reading

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