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APTN unveils fall sked

The aboriginal-aimed channel has added the Canadian-mades Mixed Blessings and Rabbit Fall to its fall schedule, next to reruns of Northern Exposure and the Aussie import Remote Area Nurse

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CBC readies next Test the Nation

The quiz show sequel has cancelled plans for a text messaging component because of technical problems, and will try again in 2008

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JumpTV buys Cycling.tv

Latest deal at the Toronto-based Internet caster scoops the U.K.-based bicycling outlet for just under US$5 million

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Cineplex goes coast-to-coast with Empire

On-screen advertising at all Empire locations to be handled by Cineplex sales wing, following a new deal for the chain’s 25 East Coast locations

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Discovery readies for Mars launch

The arrival of Race to Mars and Mars Rising this fall on Discovery will be backed up by a companion book and website, a public debate and a touring exhibition of gadgetry linked to the Red Planet

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Space sets dates

Blood Ties and Grand Star slotted on weekends alongside short-lived relic Roar, starring a young Heath Ledger

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Mystery TV gets a makeover

New on-air look will be matched by a redesigned website and promotional campaign in the fall, looking to build on the digichannel’s strong numbers

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Alliance Atlantis picks Maven

New broadband players will launch for major Alliance Atlantis specialty nets, and they’ll come with plenty of analytics for advertisers

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CBC signs Skate Canada

Four-year deal for figure skating includes multimedia and championship seen earlier this year on CTV and TSN

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Heavy lifting at Alliance

Online video from Heavy.com will get primetime exposure on specialty outlets IFC and Showcase Action

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Global feels the Power

Drew Carey’s new game show Power of 10 is coming to primetime earlier than expected on CBS and Global

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Pirate Master sinks

CBS has pulled the plug on Mark Burnett’s reality series of the high seas. CTV to fill gap with Law & Order: SVU