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CBC Reveals 2022-2022 Schedule

March 31, 2022 CBC today announced five new original programs to its 2022-17 lineup of Canadian hits, along with the renewal of another 10 returning titles. Among the new titles are The Council (working title), a crime drama set in an isolated arctic…
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Proper Rights Picks Up Global Distribution Rights to New Mike Holmes Series

March 31, 2022 Proper Rights announced today that it has picked up international distribution rights for Mike Holmes’ latest home renovation series Holmes and Holmes (6×60’), and will be introducing the new series to the global market at MIPTV in Cannes next month.…
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Blue Ant International Announces Executive Appointment

March 31, 2022 Blue Ant International, a division of Blue Ant Media and leaders in 4K, specialist factual, factual entertainment and high impact docs, today announced the expansion of its UK office with the appointment of Mike Jackson to Senior Director, International Sales…
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HGTV Canada Unveils Production Underway on New Series

March 30, 2022 HGTV Canada has commissioned a brand-new, Canadian original series with Canada’s most trusted contractor, Mike Holmes, and his son Mike Holmes Jr.. Holmes and Holmes follows the pair as they transform a modest bachelor bungalow into the perfect first home for  Mike Holmes…
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CTV Announces Broadcast Coverage of 2022 JUNO Awards

March 30, 2022 CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced today details for Sunday’s broadcast of THE 2022 JUNO Awards, including the confirmed list of presenters. The 2022 JUNO Awards airs live from Calgary on CTV and CTV GO…
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DHX Media Announces New Commissions for Three Series

March 30, 2022 DHX Media announces new commissions for three series: Chuck’s Choice has been commissioned by YTV in Canada, and has already been licensed to Turner Broadcasting France; Space Ranger Roger is commissioned by Family Jr.; and season two of Inspector Gadget has…
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Cogeco Connexion Launches TV Offering Targeting Business Customers

March 30, 2022 Following the recent announcement of new TV bundles for consumers, Cogeco Connexion is proud to launch a TV offering specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses and larger enterprises in Ontario and Québec. Cogeco Connexion unveils today a wide variety…
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JUNO Awards to Pay Tribute to Burton Cummings

March 29, 2022 CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences revealed today details for a tribute performance to 2022 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee and rock ‘n’ roll icon, Burton Cummings in this Sunday’s 2022 JUNO Awards broadcast on CTV.…
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CRTC Approval of Corus-Shaw Deal Puts Independent Producers at Risk

March 24, 2022 The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) today raised serious concerns about the future health of Canada’s independent television production sector, following the CRTC’s approval of the sale of Shaw Media to Corus Entertainment. The approved deal will see Corus dominate…
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DHX Media Inks Broadcast Deals for New Teletubbies

March 24, 2022 DHX Media has signed 10 more broadcast deals for its new Teletubbies series with networks across the globe. The hit preschool series has been licensed to the following networks: TVE in Spain, for its Clan channel; BBC Worldwide for its international…