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

Telus strike imminent

VANCOUVER – Telecommunications Workers Union president Bruce Bell told CKNW radio host Bill Good yesterday that Telus employees will strike on Friday. That’s the date Telus said it would… 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