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CBC announces its winter 2018 programming
Legal drama Burden of Truth and Allan Hawco’s Caught are among a trio of dramas joining the pubcaster’s lineup.
Gusto announces its holiday schedule
Michael Bonacini and Jamie Oliver lead the food channel’s December/January lineup.
CBC unveils Christmas programming lineup
The pubcaster’s festive slate includes a two-hour, B.C.-shot Murdoch Mysteries special and comedy MOW A Christmas Fury.
Media revenues decrease in Cineplex’s third quarter
The theatre chain’s Q3 attendance fell by more than two million compared to last year.
OMNI brings back two shows, extends web series to air
Rogers’ must-carry multicultural broadcaster announces programming steps for 2018 and beyond.
Rogers posts increased revenues, profits in Q3
Profits and revenues go up as losses on the media side were offset by growth in its wireless and cable businesses.
Bell Media to acquire Historia and Series+ from Corus
The total cost of the transaction, which is still subject to approval from the CRTC and the Competition Bureau, is pegged at around $200 million.
Killjoys renewed for two final seasons on Space, Syfy
Meanwhile Dark Matter was not renewed for a fourth season.
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.
Bell offers up new solution, asks CRTC to reverse simsub ban
Accompanying the application was a Bell Media-commissioned report arguing the decision has already cost the Canadian economy an estimated $158 million.
MasterChef Canada heads to season five on CTV
The culinary series received the greenlight on the back of robust ratings, drawing 1.4 million viewers to its season four finale episode.
Consumer spending on online video to increase: report
The demand for original content from major streaming services will cause consumer content spending to increase 12.6% annually from 2015 levels until 2020.
Corus SVPs MacDonald, Schaefer to exit
The Toronto-based media co also confirmed Amy Sutton’s departure and announced a number of structural changes.
Vice Canada outlines Quebec growth plans
Michael Kronish, who currently heads up the company’s Toronto studio, will relocate to Montreal in September to lead the expansion.
