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March 26, 2020 2 weeks ago

CKNW adds hosts Mike Smyth snd Jill Bennett

VANCOUVER – Following the recent appointment of Simi Sara as new morning show host on the station, Corus Entertainment’s news-talk 980 CKNW announced today Mike Smyth and Jill Bennett have... Continue Reading

March 26, 2020 2 weeks ago

Last season of Cardinal starts April 6

TORONTO - The fourth and final season of acclaimed drama Cardinal will begin airing Mondays at 10 p.m. starting April 6 on CTV and Crave. The show received 14 nominations... Continue Reading

March 26, 2020 2 weeks ago

Cogeco lays off 130 from its media division

MONTREAL – Cogeco Inc. announced today it has temporarily laid off 130 employees in its media division thanks to advertising pullbacks due to the Covid-19 crisis. The company owns 23... Continue Reading

March 26, 2020 2 weeks ago

Discovery gets back on the water

TORONTO – Homebound viewers will be able to live vicariously on and in the ocean through Discovery’s April schedule of new shows. New documentary Back To The Titanic will debut... Continue Reading

March 26, 2020 2 weeks ago

Minister Guilbeault gives entertainment workers some hope in Covid-19 crisis

TORONTO – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees met with Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault to discuss ways in which the federal government could best support the entertainment... Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 2 weeks ago

As feds pledge news aid, TV and film producers are calculating losses and clamouring for help, too

By Ahmad Hathout TORONTO – The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted business operations far and wide, including TV and film producers in Canada, who are calling for the federal government to... Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 2 weeks ago

Federal government announces support for media to help offset Covid-19 fallout

GATINEAU — The federal government announced Wednesday it is taking action to support Canada’s publishing and news sectors during the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the announcement made by the... Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 2 weeks ago

Rogers updates Covid-19 response plan

TORONTO – Rogers Communications on Wednesday provided an update to its ongoing response plan which will see the company continue to provide service and support to its customers and communities... Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 2 weeks ago

New Starz original Hightown to premiere May 17 in Canada

LONDON, UK — The Starz Original series Hightown will premiere on Sunday, May 17 on Starz in Canada and the U.S., it was announced by the StarzPlay international (except for... Continue Reading

March 25, 2020 2 weeks ago

Supplier Applied Electronics will continue supporting customers during Covid-19 crisis

MISSISSAUGA — Telecom and IT infrastructure supplier Applied Electronics Limited said Tuesday in a statement to its clients and partners it is closing some of its facilities in response to... Continue Reading

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