* Robert Hurst has been promoted to the position of ctv’s senior vp, British Columbia and gm of Vancouver Television, effective Nov. 1. During his 27 years at CTV News, Hurst has distinguished himself as an award-winning journalist, foreign correspondent, executive producer and vp, news.
Hurst replaces Jon Festinger, who is leaving ctv at the end of the month to head up Vancouver-based Internet startup Bycast Media Systems.
* Sextant Entertainment has redefined the roles of two senior managers. Co-founder Christopher Brough is now president, entertainment, and oversees content development, marketing and distribution. Matthew O’Connor, former president of the Sextant subsidiary Pacific Motion Pictures, is now president, production, and supervises all of Sextant’s television and motion picture production.
* Montreal-based CineGroupe has appointed Isabelle Marin to the post of director, international presales (excluding the u.s.) and Michele Dal Cin to the post of director, international sales focusing on finished products.