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CRTC denies local program averaging bid by Bell Media, CBC
The twin bids sought to allow the broadcasters to spread their weekly local programming requirements on a quarterly, rather than weekly, basis throughout the broadcast year.
Rogers Media paints dire picture of conventional TV
Rogers Media president Keith Pelley told CRTC regulators Tuesday that he wants “flexibility” to ensure the OMNI stations remain competitive in a fast-changing digital landscape.
Ottawa unveils new digital strategy, new investment
Industry minister James Moore said the Business Development Bank of Canada will invest $500 million in digital initiatives.
VMedia launches cloud PVR for Canadians
The IPTV start-up unveiled its VCloudTV platform to allow subscribers to record and view their favourite TV shows without expensive hardware.
Bravo orders second season of 19-2 reboot
The order for another 10 episodes comes ahead of the rookie season finale tonight.
TJX Canada launches an exclusive online lifestyle program
The company launched the first episode of STYLE+TV for HomeSense earlier this week, available online exclusively to card holding members.
CBC cancels Cracked, Arctic Air
As the CBC faces the pending loss of NHL game revenues, it decides against new season orders for the dramas and is looking for a new “balance of programming.”
(Still) intimate and interactive: MuchMusic at 30
A tribute to MuchMusic’s 30-year tradition of media innovation and reinvention.
Kevin O’Leary, Bruce Croxon leaving CBC’s Dragons’ Den
Michael Wekerle and Vikram Vij will replace the departing venture capitalists on the popular reality series.
Why Bell Media is unlocking its CTV GO app for the Oscars
The broadcaster is using the biggest TV event of the year to promote the app’s live streaming capability, which currently requires a Bell subscription to view.
Discovery Canada makes ratings waves with Cold Water Cowboys
The specialty channel netted one of its biggest premieres ever for the 10-part series about Newfoundlanders who make their living at sea.
Biggest Loser doctor signs development deal
Pediatrician Joanna Dolgoff has signed a deal with Canadian Buck Productions to create a reality TV show around her gamified childhood obesity program.
Christine Wilson leaving CBC after 30 years with pubcaster
The executive director of content planning will leave March 31, an internal memo revealed Monday.
Rogers Communications posts lower Q4 earnings, revenue
The media giant said the Sochi Olympics has forced it to air more NHL games during the latest financial quarter due to a compressed league schedule ahead of the Winter Games.
Producers urge regulators to relax rules on branded entertainment
A white paper released yesterday by Canadian producers suggests more clarity and certainty is needed to encourage brands to pursue longer form content.
