Radio / Television News

By Ahmad Hathout Bell is laying the blame at the feet of Rogers for why it is not carrying certain channels that utilize American programming rights the cable company obtained in the summer. The broadcaster alleged to Cartt late last week that it is Rogers that isn’t budging on negotiations

By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC on Thursday approved the transfer of 21 English-language commercial radio stations in British Columbia to Vista Radio. “The Commission finds that approving this transaction is in the public interest, as it will help ensure that the stations continue to serve the various communities in British

Quebecor Content on Wednesday announced season one of the acclaimed sci-fi drama series Société distincte (Distinct Society) has been acquired by TVCine Channels to air and stream on its premium pay TV and film brands in Portugal. The 10-episode, one-hour series was produced by Blachfilms and is distributed worldwide by Quebecor’s TVA Distribution

By Ahmad Hathout Rogers is accusing Bell of refusing to carry channels crafted out of new American rights it acquired in the summer. The cable giant alleges its Discovery and Investigation Discovery (I.D.) channels are being subject to a double standard by the rival broadcaster: while Bell, the second-largest broadcaster,

CBC News announced Wednesday veteran broadcaster and award-winning journalist Ian Hanomansing will host a new daily primetime program, Hanomansing Tonight, live from CBC Vancouver beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18. Airing weeknights from 7-9 p.m. ET (4-6 p.m. PT) on CBC News Network, Hanomansing Tonight will offer breaking and live news coverage from Western Canada. The program

A new report from the Quebec English-language Production Council (QEPC), an industry association that promotes English-language film and television production in Quebec, shows that while the annual volume of film and TV production within Canada’s official language minority community (OLMC) in Quebec is recovering from the Covid-19 downturn, it continues to face

The CRTC has asked LGBTQ+ TV broadcaster and streamer OUTtv for additional information as the commission considers an October 2024 application to grant OUTtv must-carry status with a guaranteed wholesale rate of 12 cents per subscriber per month. In a letter dated Jan. 29, the CRTC asks OUTtv CEO Brad Danks if the company

Secures licensing deals with Corus, Hollywood Suite and Paramount+ in Canada Global film and TV studio Fifth Season announced Tuesday it has appointed former Wattpad Studios executive Muriel Rosilio to the newly created role of director of sales for Canada. Rosilio will be responsible for monetizing Fifth Season’s content rights

By Connie Thiessen CBC News has released audience insights indicating that the looming U.S.-Canada trade war boosted views on its mobile app to a level not seen since 2022. The viewer bump began Saturday, Feb. 1 when U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canadian goods and energy, followed by the Canadian government

By Connie Thiessen Sid Seixeiro and Meredith Shaw have been released as the hosts of the Citytv’s Breakfast Television (BT). BT personality Devo Brown shared the news with viewers Monday morning that the hosting duo were no longer with the show. “They brought us plenty of great conversations, laughs, and unforgettable moments. We’re grateful for everything they shared