WildBrain Spark to launch Emojitown digital-first series at end of May
TORONTO, LONDON and HAMBURG — Kids and family entertainment company WildBrain announced today its AVOD network and digital studio, WildBrain Spark, is co-developing and co-producing a new digital first-series in […]
CMF reports on equity and inclusion results so far
TORONTO — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today provided an update on the progress of its Equity and Inclusion Strategy and presented the results to-date of the initiative. “Over the […]
CHOM’s Terry DiMonte retiring
MONTREAL — After a remarkable 43 years in broadcasting, CHOM 97.7’s morning show host Terry DiMonte (above) is retiring. The announcement was made during the Bell Media-owned radio station’s show […]
With no delay coming, Novus wants 3500 MHz auction application process reopened (Update: ISED says no)
VANCOUVER and OTTAWA — In response to Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne’s announcement last week the 3500 MHz spectrum auction scheduled for June 15 will not be […]
Wireless prices coming down, but more progress needed, says ISED
OTTAWA — The department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released today its latest quarterly report on wireless plans, which shows prices for the majority of mid-range data […]
CRTC sides with Fibernetics in its dispute with Bell
GATINEAU — Bell Canada must make interexchange private line (IXPL) facilities available for lease to competitive local exchange carrier Fibernetics to be used in new local network interconnection (LNI) agreements […]
Operation High Speed: $112 million to bring broadband to 18,000 homes in Outaouais region
QUÉBEC CITY — In the latest broadband funding announcement from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, a joint investment of $81.36 million made as part of the Canada-Quebec Operation High […]
Thunderbird appoints Sarah Nathanson as COO
VANCOUVER — Thunderbird Entertainment Group announced today Sarah Nathanson (above) has been promoted to corporate secretary and chief operating officer for all Thunderbird divisions, which includes Atomic Cartoons and Great […]
CBC and Radio-Canada Media Solutions to rep Télé-Québec nationally
MONTREAL — Quebec’s public educational broadcaster, Télé-Québec, announced today it is entrusting its advertising representation outside the province to CBC & Radio-Canada Media Solutions and its sales team, effective in […]
Noovo sees strong viewership growth in first year
MONTREAL — Since its rebranding at the end of August 2020, Bell Media’s Noovo (formerly the Remstar-owned V network) has seen a 10% increase in audience and 13% increase in […]