Julianna Cummins
Discovery Canada introduces the ‘mini-season’
The channel is creating a new “season” by airing 64 hours of new programming over the holidays.
Kotex doubles down on vampy web series Carmilla
The second season of the web series, which is financed by Kotex, will be expanded to include a 36-ep scripted series and 12-part branded content series.
CTV preps MasterChef Canada holiday special
The new two-hour special is a first for the format internationally and will bridge the gap to the series’ second season.
CMT renews Mom’s a Medium
That show renewal is part of a slate of new and developing show announcements for Corus.
YouTube creator to star in W Net digital series
Production is underway on an exclusive web series featuring Canadian Rachel Cooper (pictured), the creator and star of the RachhLoves YouTube channel.
Blue Ant takes majority stake in NZ broadcaster
The media co has acquired a controlling interest in Choice TV, a national independent television network in New Zealand.
Cogeco introduces TiVo service
Cogeco will offer the service to Ontario subscribers, followed by a launch in Quebec in 2015.
CBC, Radio-Canada awarded 2018, 2020 Olympic broadcast rights
The public broadcaster will work with Bell Media and Rogers Media to execute the large-scale media event, with CBC/Radio Canada broadcasting popular “first-tier” events, such as hockey.
Bite On Mondo series to air on Teletoon
The half-hour, 26-episode series will feature content from the animated comedy shorts pitch program of the same name from Mondo Media, Blue Ant and YouTube.
Sportsnet hits audience record with Leafs home opener
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ first home game against the Montreal Canadiens pulled in an average audience of 2.01 million.
Amazing Race Canada is most-watched program of the year
CTV’s reality race averaged 2.8 million viewers per episode in its second season, according to Numeris data.
Shaw Media names new SVP content
Christine Shipton, who until now worked as VP original content for Shaw Media moves into the role previously held by Barbara Williams.
Going hyperlocal with Global News 1
Shaw Media hopes a focus on local news programming and innovative technology can make its proposed Global News 1 channel a hit, says Troy Reeb, SVP news and station operations.
City pulls Seed
After two seasons, City cancels the Canadian sperm donor comedy.
The Listener goes silent after five seasons
The last episode of the series will air on CTV on Aug. 18.
