Patricia Bailey
Claude Dubois gets real (finally!)
TelevisionCatty comments abound as V in Quebec premieres colourful musician Claude Dubois’ new reality show.
Quebecor fires a volley at CTV
TelevisionThe PQ media giant wants the CRTC to be fair when it comes to early regulatory relief.
Lockout looms at TVA
PrintTelevisionBreakdown in talks puts cloud over Quebec’s top network. Company already training replacements, union claims.
Viewers give cold shoulder to hockey series
TelevisionThough blessed by the hand of reality queen Julie Snyder, the much-hyped La série Montréal-Québec likely won’t go down in the annals of Quebec TV as a major hit.
Radio-Canada site echoes Hulu
InteractiveRadioThe new online service from Radio Canada will offer French programming for free on an ad-supported, Hulu.com-style website.
Quebec’s V ratings in recovery
TelevisionThe province’s V network reports that its audience share is growing, up 29% over the same time last year.
V skews young, TVA targets families
TelevisionQuebec’s number one network changes strategy with roll-out of five new dramas, facing re-energized and news-light competition.
Thriller, web series join Radio-Canada sked
InteractiveTelevisionFrench network unveils fall plans, boosted by last-minute handout from CTF.
New name, direction for TQS
TelevisionRemstar rebrands ailing network as ‘V’ – steering it towards entertainment. Mario Dumont to host political affairs show.
Minorities shortchanged in Quebec, says study
TelevisionOnly 7% of the faces on TVA, the province’s most popular network, are members of ethno-cultural communities, according to Conseil des relations interculturelles.
