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Rogers Media brings FX to Canada
MiC asks media agency execs to weigh in on the deal, which aims to beef up the channel’s Canadian content.
OWN Canada commissions Celine Dion doc special
The Corus Entertainment channel will air the show, titled Celine: 3 Boys and a New Show on Oct. 2.
CTV unveils details of Robertson-LaFlamme handover
CTV plans a big goodbye for its long-time chief news anchor, ahead of Lisa LaFlamme taking over the reins at the national network.
Bell touts benefits of Bell Media acquisition on Q2 results
Company topper George Cope says last year’s $3.2 billion acquisition of CTV is driving growth across the phone giant’s business.
Flashpoint, Call Me Fitz top 2011 Gemini nods
The series’ lead the pack with 17 and 16 nominations respectively.
Shaw orders Intervention Canada series for fall
Sponsorship opps are available for the launch of the addictive series on Slice.
Rogers to stream baseball and tennis
Coverage of Toronto Blue Jays games and the Rogers Cup will be available to TV, internet and mobile subscribers.
Ruth Asper passes away at age 78
The matriarch of Winnipeg’s Asper family, which controlled the former Canwest Global Communications, died Saturday in a Winnipeg hospital.
CRTC: Canadians are wired on the web
The regulator’s latest snapshot of Canadian internet and wireless consumption reveals an increasingly connected nation.
W bulks up on reality and soaps for fall
The Corus channel unveils a busy slate of reality series, including the return of Roseanne Barr to Canadian TV.
Canadian exec promoted at MGM TV
Susan Hummel is promoted to SVP of Canadian TV and US basic cable as MGM president Roma Khanna chooses her team.
Shaw launches online movie pay service
The Shaw Movie Club aims to fend off competition from Netflix Canada by offering a $12-a-month movie channel with no data caps.
Quebecor Media makes pro soccer Impact
The mediaco reaches a broadcast deal with upstart team Montreal Impact of Major League Soccer.
ABC and Global renew Rookie Blue
A third season of the summer hit Canadian cop drama is now in development.
CRTC: cable and satellite operators continue to thrive
The latest TV industry survey by the CRTC reveals a sector that continues to post higher revenues and profits.
