Kelly Townsend

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CBC’s new head on pubcaster’s role amid political turbulence

Marie-Philippe Bouchard sees opportunity in the present chaos.

Rogers, Corus in dispute over channel packaging, realignment

Rogers has filed to appeal a decision from the CRTC to prevent it from moving Corus channels Home and Flavour.

CRTC launches consultations on Canadian programming

The long-awaited consultations on the definition of Canadian content have opened.

Bell Media rebrands Discovery and Investigation Discovery

The broadcaster has inked a deal with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution for USA Network and Oxygen True Crime to replace the channels.

TV5 CEO is frontrunner to lead CBC/Radio-Canada, say reports

Though the decision hasn’t been finalized, multiple outlets have reported Marie-Philippe Bouchard will take the top job at the national pubcaster.

Bell Media extends Warner Bros. Discovery deal, settles dispute

The expanded deal includes a coproduction agreement to develop original Canadian content.

Corus launches new lifestyle channels Home, Flavour

The new brands will take the place of HGTV Canada and Food Network Canada.

Mark Shopiro upped to head of Prime Video in Canada

The promotion is part of a reorganization of the platform’s Canadian, Australian and New Zealand teams.

Slice is now the exclusive broadcast home of The Daily Show

The series will also be available to stream on both StackTV and Paramount+ in Canada as of September.

Corus files complaint to CRTC over Rogers’ Disney, WBD deals

Corus Entertainment is alleging that Rogers has given itself undue preference after adding the Disney+ ad tier to its existing plans.

Quebecor reports media revenue increase for Q2

The telecom company reported an overall revenue of $1.39 billion for the quarter.

Corus adds Barb McKergow to leadership team as Greg McLelland departs

The company confirmed the role of EVP and chief revenue officer has been eliminated amid ongoing layoffs.

Rogers reports 7% increase in media revenue for Q2

Rogers Communications saw an overall revenue increase of 1% for the quarter, coming to $5.09 billion.

Corus to cut workforce by 25% in business right-sizing plan

Co-CEO John Gossling confirmed the layoffs, as well as radio and TV channel cuts, in a call with investors on the company’s Q3 performance.

Tim Hortons musical picked up by Crave

Bell Media Studios has produced a filmed version of the Toronto stage production.