Bell disputes claim it is refusing to carry Rogers channels
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 […]
CRTC approves sale of Bell radio stations to Vista
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 […]
Quebecor Content’s sci-fi drama Distinct Society to air in Portugal
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 […]
Rogers accuses Bell of double standard by refusing to carry Discovery, I.D.
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 […]
Ian Hanomansing to host new CBC News daily primetime show from Vancouver
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. […]
English-language minority CanCon production continues to face challenges: QEPC report
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 […]
CRTC needs more info on OUTtv application for mandatory distribution, wholesale rate
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 […]
Global studio Fifth Season hires Canadian sales director
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 […]
Threat of U.S.-Canada trade war boosts CBC News ratings
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 […]
Sid Seixeiro and Meredith Shaw released from Breakfast Television
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 […]