Lauren Malyk

Bell Media adds new VP, Karine Moses takes on new duties
The news comes as Mirko Bibic officially becomes president and CEO of parent co BCE, taking over from George Cope.

Quebecor urges CRTC to deny Bell Media’s V acquisition
The company argued the transaction would consolidate Bell’s position in the Quebec marketplace, citing concerns about advertising and the cost of content.

CBC lifts the curtain on 2020 premiere dates
The pubcaster also unveiled its premiere dates for CBC Gem Canadian originals Hey Lady! and Good People.

TVA Group axes 68 jobs
The company said the decision was “made necessary by numerous unfair practices that have been undermining the television industry for years.”

CBC cancels Street Legal reboot after one season
The pubcaster, which saw big views for new series such as Coroner and Burden of Truth, couldn’t find the same magic with the reboot.

Corus bolsters unscripted slate
New programs come from unscripted powerhouses McGillivray Entertainment and Scott Brothers Entertainment.

Returning series post strong ratings for CBC
Season two of Burden of Truth saw a 50% increase in average audience, while Coroner was the pubcaster’s most-watched drama premiere in four years.

CBC whips up more Great Canadian Baking Show
Season two of the format was the CBC’s most-watched factual entertainment series during the 2017/18 broadcast season.

TVA Group ups two VPs
Denis Rozon is the new VP, productions, operations and technology and Anick Dubois is now VP, finance.

Embrace tech, bring AI into creative and listen up: CMF Trends
The Canadian Media Fund sees opportunities for creators – and content marketers – through the rise of podcasts, voice and AI.

Karine Moses appointed president of Bell Media Quebec
Moses will lead all programming, production and scheduling operations for RDS, in addition to her other responsibilities.

Gusto unwraps holiday specials
Four new festive episodes of Flour Power will debut this month.

Amazing Race to return for seventh season
The reality show was one of the summer’s top-performing programs.