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BBC and Blue Ant Partner to Bring BBC Earth to Canada

December 6, 2022 BBC Worldwide North America and Blue Ant Media announced today that they have entered into an agreement to launch BBC Earth, the BBC’s premium factual channel in Canada. Scheduled to debut on Tuesday, January 24, 2022, the commercial-free channel will…
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Cisco Unveils Silicon Reference Design

August 11, 2022 To further industry advancement with Full Duplex DOCSIS technology, Cisco today unveiled an innovative silicon reference design it is contributing to the cable industry at large, which will enable fiber optic capacity over coaxial cable. Full Duplex DOCSIS technology will…
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Global Unveils Summer Primetime Lineup

May 25, 2022 lobal celebrates summer with the ultimate primetime lineup chock-full of brand new dramas, a star-studded variety show, and returning fan favourite series. Headlining the summer schedule is the new Canadian original drama Private Eyes, starring Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson,…
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City Announces 2022 Summer Schedule

May 12, 2022 It’s getting hot in here as City gears up for the most anticipated new and returning series of the summer. Five fan-favourites and a classic game show revival round out the sizzling lineup, beginning Monday, May 23. A familiar face…
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Oprah Winfrey Network Canada Debuts New Drama Series

May 4, 2022 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada) announced that the highly anticipated series Greenleaf, executive produced by Oprah Winfrey will launch with a two-night premiere onTuesday, June 21, followed by two all-new back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, June 22. The Lionsgate drama will…
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CTV Acquires Rights to 70th. Annual Tony Awards

May 3, 2022   CTV  confirmed today it has acquired the exclusive Canadian rights to The 70TH Annual Tony Awards, airing Sunday, June 12 at  on CTV and on the CTV GO app and being broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre in New York.  Celebrating…
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Family Channel Announces Return of Big Ticket Summer Concert

May 3, 2022 Family Channel’s Big Ticket Summer Concert returns this August with seven sensational shows! A perfect way to close out the summer and a show jam-packed with performances and collaborations from the biggest Family stars, the tenacious tour runs from August…
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Sony Pictures Television Appoints Phil King as Senior Vice President

May 3, 2022 Phil King has been named senior vice president of distribution for Canada for Sony Pictures Television. Based in Toronto, King will be responsible for managing and growing SPT’s distribution activity across Canada, leading all film, television and formats licensing negotiations…
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CRTC Approves TerraTerra’s Addition of Canal Q

May 2, 2022 The CRTC has approved an application from TerraTerra Communications Inc., acting as Canadian sponsor, to add Canal Q to the List of non-Canadian programming services and stations authorized for distribution. The Commission did not receive any interventions regarding this application. The…
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Corus Appoints Pam Westman as Head of Nelvana Enterprises

May 2, 2022 Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana today announced the appointment of Pam Westman to Head, Nelvana Enterprises. A highly-respected industry veteran, Pam will oversee brand development and management across the Nelvana portfolio, including retail management, licensing, consumer products, content sales, and digital on…