Telcos must implement STIR/SHAKEN by November 30
GATINEAU — In a decision released today, the CRTC has set November 30, 2021, as the date by which Canadian telecommunications service providers (TSPs) must implement STIR/SHAKEN (new tech intended […]
REV TV Canada, Mediapro, team up
TORONTO and BURLINGTON, Ont. — Broadcast services company Mediapro Canada announced today it signed a new deal to provide a channel playout solution to motorsports channel REV TV Canada. As […]
Friends recruits Canadian icons for new campaign
OTTAWA — With a federal election anticipated soon, Friends of Canadian Broadcasting today launched a new campaign to promote Canadian culture and media, drawing on the support of several Canadian […]
Hollywood Suite to broadcast indie film awards
TORONTO – Hollywood Suite announced last week it will be the exclusive Canadian broadcaster of the 36th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards. Hosted by Saturday Night Live’s Melissa Villaseñor, the […]
CMF will spend $364 million on Canadian TV and digital production this year
TORONTO – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) said last week it will invest $364 million in Canada’s television and digital media industries in its upcoming fiscal year. It also published […]
Banff “In Conversation With” session to feature Berlanti, Cuoco and Dungey
TORONTO — The Banff World Media Festival announced today it will hold an exclusive “In Conversation With” session on June 18 featuring producer Greg Berlanti, actor-producer Kaley Cuoco (above) and […]
$4.46 million in UBF money to benefit rural Nova Scotians
OTTAWA — The federal government announced today $4.46 million in funding from its Universal Broadband Fund’s rapid response stream has been awarded to bring high-speed Internet to rural residents of […]
Bell’s TSN 5G View app launches April 15 in Toronto
TORONTO — Bell Media’s TSN announced today its new TSN 5G View in-app feature will make its Toronto debut on Thursday, April 15 with the sports network’s regional coverage of […]
Gusto TV launches on another U.S. streamer
OTTAWA — Gusto Worldwide Media today announced its food-focused channel Gusto TV has launched on TVPlayer US, a new SVOD service for U.S. viewers from Alchimie, which also has localized […]
Last Kids on Earth interactive special streaming on Netflix
VANCOUVER — Thunderbird Entertainment Group’s kids and family division, Atomic Cartoons, announced today a new interactive special episode of its The Last Kids on Earth animated series started streaming today […]