Julianna Cummins

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Jian Ghomeshi found not guilty in sexual assault trial

The former CBC radio host was found not guilty on four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking.

Amy Cameron joins Cameron Pictures

The former CBC production exec is partnering with her sister Tassie Cameron on her recently launched production company.

CRTC approves Corus acquisition of Shaw Media

The regulator has said no tangible benefits will be generated from the deal, nor will any new broadcast licences be issued for any of the services.

Riftworld, Sudden Master win at Vancouver Web Fest

Sudden Master (pictured), the digital series attached to OMNI’s Blood and Water, won the best action/adventure prize.

Fed turns on the culture taps

The Liberal government delivered its first budget this week, promising millions in funding for the CBC/Radio-Canada, as well as Telefilm and the NFB.

Tricon bolsters factual, ani divisions with new hires

The Toronto-based producer and distributor has named Dan Miller (pictured) VP of factual development, alongside two other senior hires.

Boat Rocker Rights acquires Young Drunk Punk

The comedy series is Boat Rocker Rights’ first third-party scripted acquisition.

Discovery comes to Heavy Rescue: 401

Great Pacific’s new factual series is set to bow in 2017.

IndieCan acquires Primary

The debut feature from Ross Ferguson is currently slated for a fall 2016 release.

PNP acquires Ten Thousand Saints

The indie distributor is planning a spring release for the coming-of-age drama from writer/directors Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman.

DHX on getting parents ‘Backstage’

The broadcaster’s VP of marketing on why the channel is increasing its focus on marketing to parents for its latest original show.

Heartland goes to season 10

The series joins Murdoch Mysteries with a 10th-season order on the pubcaster.