Kelly Townsend
CBC renews Junos broadcast rights for five years
This year’s edition of the awards on Monday featured 16 brand sponsors.
Club Illico becomes exclusive French streamer for Paramount in Canada
The Quebecor-owned service signs a deal for films including Top Gun: Maverick and Babylon.
Cineplex nearly doubles revenue, attendance in fiscal 2022
The return of audiences has also led to major growth in its ad revenue, though it is still behind pre-pandemic levels.
How Corus’ revenue strategy is letting it play to its strengths
The company’s execs detail how evolving ad opportunities are funding content that have been a draw for audiences.
Which Canadian shows topped the ratings in 2022?
The Amazing Race Canada, Big Brother Canada and Murdoch Mysteries top the list of most-watched local series.
Vicky Eatrides named chairperson and CEO of CRTC
With senior roles at both the Competition Bureau and ISED, the new head of the regulatory body will see some landmark legislation early on in her term.
Corus sets new ESG benchmarks
The broadcaster’s first report also includes current progress towards diversity and cutting emissions.
How CBC plans to widen its audience with a new content brand
EVP Barbara Williams and programming head Sally Catto discuss the new CBC Entertains brand and the possibility of expanding its FAST channels.
Corus launches ad-supported Pluto TV in Canada
The 110 channels include streams for Cancon, drama, lifestyle and kids entertainment.
Cineplex reports positive Q3 mitigating losses from Hollywood lull
The Canadian theatre chain credited a stronger July box office and success with international releases for the better-than-expected revenue performance.
Cineplex reportedly in talks for Regal Entertainment merger
News of the possible takeover came shortly before a U.S. court upheld a stay in appeals proceedings with Cineworld.
Corus and Pluto TV lay out Canadian launch plans
A major player in the U.S. FAST market comes north of the border with over 100 curated linear streaming channels.
Heritage ‘considering’ petitions as CBC/Radio-Canada licence term begins
There has been significant industry criticism of the CRTC for removing a number of programming requirements.
Cineworld mulls filing for bankruptcy
The theatre chain, which is currently appealing a $1.24 billion payment to Cineplex, has confirmed reports as it looks to increase liquidity.
CRTC grants must-offer status to OUTtv in English markets
Issued by the CRTC as part of the channel’s licence renewal, the decision still falls short of a request for must-the status in both official languages.
