CRTC orders Cablevision to pay for router upgrades in Abitibi
GATINEAU — In a ruling today regarding a dispute between Videotron and Bell subsidiary Cablevision du Nord, the CRTC is directing Cablevision to finish upgrading its routers in Val-d’Or and […]
New Super Channel producer and host; free 10-day preview
EDMONTON — As Super Channel is set to offer a nationwide free preview this month, today it announced Teri Hart (above) is joining the pay-TV network as entertainment producer and […]
Telus spending $25M to connect 90% of Leduc to PureFibre network
LEDUC, AB — Telus Communications announced today it is investing $25 million to expand its PureFibre network in Leduc, Alta., which will provide direct connectivity for 90% of the community’s […]
Montreal firm offering coronavirus insurance for Canadian producers
MONTREAL — Canadian insurance broker and financial services firm Assurart, based in Montreal, announced today it is offering flexible coronavirus production insurance for film and TV producers across Canada. “The […]
CRTC exempts low-motion programming services
GATINEAU — The CRTC announced today it is amending the exemption order for still image programming service undertakings to include low-motion programming services, to allow, in addition to background music, […]
CRFC awards Local Journalism Initiative funding to 21 radio stations
OTTAWA — The Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) announced today it has selected 21 stations across Canada that will receive funding through the federal government’s Local Journalism Initiative. Funded […]
Shaw’s Chip in for Kids program returns to support Alberta charities
CALGARY — With the Shaw Charity Classic golf tournament resuming play this summer, Shaw Communications is again asking Canadians to “Chip in for Kids” by donating via text to more […]
Gusto TV content now available on Struum
OTTAWA — Gusto TV announced today its culinary content is now available on Struum, the recently launched streaming service created by former Disney and Discovery senior executives, including former Disney […]
Corus announces 2021 recipients of lifestyle showrunner apprentice program
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment and the Banff World Media Festival announced today the five recipients of this year’s Corus Apprentice Program: Lifestyle Showrunner. The 2021 recipients of the program are […]
Kidoodle.TV streaming live-action/animated yoga-inspired series for kids
CALGARY and SINGAPORE — Calgary’s Kidoodle.TV, an AVOD streaming service for kids, and Singapore-based studio One Animation announced today the launch of a new series called Oddbods: Busy Bodies which […]