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September 21, 2020 2 days ago

The Africa Channel launches on Bell Fibe TV

TORONTO — Ethnic Channels Group (ECG) today announced The Africa Channel is now being offered on Bell Fibe TV in Ontario and Quebec. Available now on free preview on channel... Continue Reading

September 21, 2020 2 days ago

CACTUS to administer Heritage Ministry’s community TV Covid-19 relief funding

OTTAWA — CACTUS (the Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations) announced late Monday it has been chosen by the Department of Canadian Heritage to administer funding for community... Continue Reading

September 21, 2020 2 days ago

Schitt’s Creek wins nine Emmys

TORONTO — CBC’s Schitt’s Creek had a historic night at the 72nd Emmy Awards on Sunday, winning a total of nine awards this year, including Outstanding Comedy Series, marking the... Continue Reading

September 21, 2020 2 days ago

Pinty’s to sponsor TSN’s Overdrive

TORONTO — TSN and food brand Pinty’s today announced a new multi-year agreement that makes the food company the new presenting sponsor of TSN’s Overdrive sports talk TV show. As... Continue Reading

September 21, 2020 2 days ago

Blue Ant International offering 100-plus hours of new programming

TORONTO — With the start of this year’s digital MIPCOM event three weeks away, global content distribution group Blue Ant International today unveiled over 100 hours of new programming from... Continue Reading

September 18, 2020 5 days ago

$1 billion worth of film and TV production at risk without Covid-19 insurance

Survey says 200 camera-ready projects and nearly 20,000 jobs are in jeopardy without government help OTTAWA and MONTREAL – Surveys conducted by Canada’s French and English media producers’ associations show... Continue Reading

September 18, 2020 5 days ago

Incendo unveils new Toronto team

TORONTO – Groupe TVA-owned production company Incendo announced three new appointments today, aimed at boosting its presence in Toronto. The company appointed Brook Peters (above) as senior vice-president and managing... Continue Reading

September 17, 2020 6 days ago

Commission responds to broadcasters’ plea for help dealing with Covid fallout

GATINEAU – The CRTC today called for comments on a Canadian Association of Broadcasters application submitted in July which predicts dire consequences for Canadian radio and TV broadcasters if they... Continue Reading

September 17, 2020 6 days ago

CBC now offering branded content to clients through Tandem (updated with CMG’s concerns)

TORONTO – CBC and Radio-Canada Media Solutions today announced the launch of a branded content division. Called Tandem, the CBC says it can now enhance its offer to advertisers and... Continue Reading

September 17, 2020 6 days ago

OMNI to launch Canadian Jewish TV

TORONTO – Hosted by Canadian poet Ieden Wall (above), Canada’s newest late-night talk show, Canadian Jewish TV, kicks off Thursday October 1st at 11:30 p.m. on Rogers Communications’ multicultural broadcaster... Continue Reading

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