Quebecor will adapt Love Island for French market

MONTREAL — Quebecor Content today announced it has acquired ITV’s Love Island reality TV format, which has already been adapted in 18 countries, including the U.S., Australia and France. The […]

Firstlight Media hires new execs

TORONTO — Toronto’s Firstlight Media, a provider of cloud-based OTT infrastructure to streaming service operators, today announced it is adding three executives to its sales and business development team. Bal […]

WABE convention registration closes Tuesday

CALGARY — The Western Association of Broadcast Engineers (WABE) today issued a reminder that registration for exhibitor booths and sponsorship opportunities for its annual convention will close on Tuesday, October […]

TVA Sports moves newscasts online, cuts 17 jobs

By Steve Faguy MONTREAL — Quebecor Media’s TVA Sports is “transforming” its newscasts to a digital-only offering, a move that has resulted in the elimination of 17 jobs. “Over the […]

Game+ adds Spanish pro hoops

TORONTO – Anthem Sports & Entertainment announced this week its specialty service game+ will begin airing games from Liga Endesa, Spain’s top professional basketball division. Beginning Saturday, October 24, the […]