Television
Marblemedia to relaunch Just Like Mom
The remake of the popular 1980s game show is set to debut in Canada and the U.S. in January 2018.
CBC Sports picks up Summer Universiade
The 11-day tournament has found its first official Canadian media partner in the CBC.
ACA, IAB echo media warnings over food ad regulation
Industry groups predict an exodus of media dollars if current food advertising proposals remain unchanged.
Skinny basic’s appeal is still slim: report
The MTM’s newest report shows that awareness of the offering is moderate, and it’s not winning back cord-cutters.
The Brick joins HGTV’s newest home reno series
Corus is aiming for an aspirational feel with Worst to First,, set in Vancouver’s hot real estate market.
CBC announces fall premiere dates
On top of the new dramas and unscripted series rolling out, the revamped version of The National returns Nov. 6.
Cord-cutting slowed for first half of 2017: report
Boon Dog’s numbers show that Canada’s BDUs lost 22% fewer customers in Q1 and Q2, but it may not be part of a larger trend.
Amazing Race Canada pulls into the lead: Numeris
After weeks of battling it out for the top spot, the CTV reality show finally pulled ahead of America’s Got Talent.
Shapovalov drives record tennis ratings for Sportsnet
The rising Richmond Hill tennis star was part of the most-watched tennis broadcast in Sportsnet history.
Broadcasters’ Cancon investment back in the spotlight
Herritage Canada has asked the CRTC to review its 5% decision on minimum investment.
A detailed look at cord cutters and ‘cord nevers’
The latest MTM report details who has a TV subscription in Canada, who doesn’t want one anymore and who never had one in the first place.
America’s Got Talent tops the week: Numeris
Reality TV dominated the ratings from July 24 to 30.
Wayfair, Volvo go ‘off the grid’ with Corus
The brands have signed on as partners for Sarah Off the Grid, which follows HGTV host Sarah Richardson as she designs and builds her own family home in the country.
Showcase sets fall schedule, Travelers return
The Corus-owned specialty channel also announced premiere dates for recently acquired U.S. series, The Sinner and Marvel’s Runaways.
CBC, Netflix expand episode order for Anne season two
The second season is set to go live in 2018.
