Craig MacBride

Craig is a staff writer for MediaInCanada.com, Playback's sister publication.

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World Juniors Canada-US game huge for TSN

Monday’s game is the fourth most-watched program in the channel’s history.

Ratings round-up: World Jrs., CTV News takes the week

The World Juniors’ Boxing Day tradition gets big numbers for TSN, with parent network CTV taking the second and third spots on the week.

The Big Bang Theory takes back top spot

The sitcom was number one again, followed by Criminal Minds and Two and a Half Men.

Discovery offers up new shows for the new year

In January, the CTV-owned channel goes to Alaska, finds out how machines work and drinks some beer.

Rogers specialty channels add mid-season shows

Hoarders, psychics and Tony Danza join the lineups in January.

Amazing Race 17 holds on to top spot

The reality program is the most-watched show for the second straight week, with CSI and The Big Bang Theory rounding out the top three in BBM Canada’s Top Programs.

Teletoon packs more action into Sunday morning

The cartoon channel’s schedule for the new year adds three new shows and new seasons of two favorites.

CIBC brings Punjabi back to Hockey Night in Canada

The financial institution is using the sponsorship of the broadcast and webcast to reach out to South Asians

Slice goes to the movies

For the first time, Slice is showing movies, and the channel is celebrating its regulatory victory with a back-to-back block every Sunday, and an ad campaign to promote it.

Grey Cup wins the week

The top-ranked shows in Canada, according to BBM, for Nov. 22 to 28, 2010.

HGTV and Food Network roll out new shows

The Shaw specialty channels are giving viewers a reason to stay home this winter with new Canadian and imported productions.

Big Bang Theory tops the ratings week

A day-by-day breakdown of the top-ranked shows in Canada (for all persons 2+; all times ET), according to BBM, for Nov 15 to 21, 2010.