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MuchFACT Announces Fund Recipients for December Music Committee

December 5, 2022 Bell Media’s MuchFACT (A Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) announced the 23 fund recipients from the December 1, 2022 music committee meeting. With 183 applications considered, a total of $452,900 was awarded to Canadian musicians in the following categories: Content Package,…
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ACTRA Toronto Announces Recipient of 2022 Award of Excellence

December 1, 2022 Yannick Bisson, star of the hit show Murdoch Mysteries, will be presented with ACTRA Toronto’s 2022 Award of Excellence at a gala show and party on February 25, 2022 at the Carlu. ACTRA Toronto is thrilled to celebrate a great…
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Groupe V Media Favours CBC Proposals, But Questions Cost

December 1, 2022 Groupe V Media has reviewed and welcomes the proposals put forth by CBC/Radio-Canada regarding its funding review and the elimination of advertising on its platforms (television, radio and web). In the context of creating value for the brands, the withdrawal…
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Unifor Calls for Expanded Local News and Ethnic Programming

December 1, 2022 Appearing before the CRTC as it discusses the future of local TV news in Canada, Unifor called for strong measures to boost local news programming, including calling for restoration of expanded programming in Italian, Punjabi, Cantonese and Mandarin. In his…
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Cogeco Connexion Unveils a More Flexible TV Offering

December 1, 2022 Cogeco Connexion proudly unveiled a new, more flexible television offering that allows its customers in the Ontario and Québec consumer markets to select the individual channels they truly want, tailoring a package to their interests. In keeping with new Canadian…
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Stingray Launches Online Music Player

December 1, 2022 Stingray today launched the Stingray Music online music player; available free to everyone with a subscription to a provider that carries Stingray Music. A complement to the popular Stingray Music mobile app, the music player offers unlimited ad-free streaming of…
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Hollywood Suite Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Free Preview

December 1, 2022 To celebrate five years of showcasing the best movies ever made, Hollywood Suite has announced a five-week national Free Preview starting today until January 5. Canadians can enjoy the gift of the best movies from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and…
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Gusto Unveils Holiday Lineup

December 1, 2022   Holiday eating starts now as Gusto reveals its festive holiday lineup, including three original Canadian holiday specials. Viewers can also feast on Gusto’s best food and lifestyle programming with eight deliciously-entertaining marathons, including the “Live Well for 2022” marathon…
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Telefilm Canada Holds Annual Public Assembly and Celebrates 50 Years of Talent

November 30, 2022 Telefilm Canada held its Annual Public Assembly this morning at the Vancouver International Film Centre’s Vancity Theatre. The Assembly was held under the theme Celebrating 50 years of talent—a reference to Telefilm’s upcoming 50th anniversary in 2022. The Assembly was…
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Global Adds New Original Suspense Drama to Midseason Schedule

November 30, 2022 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…