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Netflix Launches Netflix on the Go

November 30, 2024 Netflix members worldwide can now download in addition to streaming great series and films at no extra cost. While many members enjoy watching Netflix at home, we’ve often heard they also want to continue their Stranger Things binge while on…

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Global Adds New Original Suspense Drama to Midseason Schedule

November 30, 2024 Global  announces new original suspense drama Ransom joins its midseason schedule, premiering on Sunday, January 1. Airing in simulcast with CBS in the US, the 13-episode procedural settles into its regular timeslot beginning Saturday, January 7 on Global. From leading independent…

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Santa Comes to Pay TV Homes in a New Holiday Channel

November 30, 2024 This holiday season major pay-TV providers serving 30 million homes in the U.S. and Canada will invite their viewers to immerse themselves in all things Santa with the release of the latest “Santa Tracker” experience from ZoneTV, now through Christmas.…

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CRTC Calls for Submissions on Sirius XM Canada Changes in Ownership Structure

November 30, 2024 The CRTC has received an application by Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc., on behalf of Sirius XM Canada Inc., for authority to effect changes in its ownership structure.  Sirius XM Canada Inc. is the licensee of the satellite subscription radio…

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Groupe V Media Appoints Executive VP, Strategy and Communications

November 30, 2024 Maxime Rémillard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe V Media, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dimitri Gourdin as Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Communications.  In this capacity, he will assume a leading role in the management of the…

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Rush Announces Charity Donation to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research

November 30, 2024 Earlier this month, CMW  announced that the members of RUSH would be the 2024 recipients of the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award at Canadian Music Week in April. Part of this prestigious Humanitarian award includes $40,000  made to the recipient’s charity…

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Skinny Cable Rules To Become Effective as CRTC Mandates More Choice

November 30, 2024 by Aleksandra Sagan The CRTC and consumer advocacy group OpenMedia say they’re keeping a close eye on the country’s TV providers as the final phase of new ‘skinny’ cable packages rules are implemented on Thursday. After regulations were first introduced earlier this year,…

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CBC/Radio-Canada’s Mandate Must be Reviewed First

November 29, 2024   Julie Tremblay, President and CEO of TVA Group, has commented on CBC/Radio-Canada’s proposals in the Canadian Heritage consultation on Canadian content in a digital world: “The idea of removing advertising from CBC/Radio-Canada in exchange for increased, guaranteed public funding,…

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Corus’ Cooking Channel Unveils Schedule for Premiere

November 29, 2024 Corus Entertainment’s Cooking Channel Canada officially arrives in Canada on December 12. Dishing out a delectable lineup of programming that is sure to satisfy Canadian foodies across the country, the network’s exclusive programming serves up series with beloved celebrity cooks,…

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Broadcasting Accessibility Fund Approves Second Round Project Grants

November 29, 2024 The Broadcasting Accessibility Fund today announced that it will award $667,000 in grants to six new and innovative projects designed to advance accessibility to broadcasting content for Canadians with disabilities. These six new projects represent the completion of the Fund’s…