The first step in alleviating the Competition Bureau’s concerns is set to begin after the long weekend.
The deal is an effort to appease regulators who are otherwise looking to block their merger but Competition Bureau filings suggest it may not be enough.
The free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service will offer a full spectrum of more than 20,000 hours of content, including Corus originals.
Global adds scripted dramas Monarch and So Help Me Todd to round out its slate of fan-favourite franchises FBI, NCIS and Survivor.
The female-driven series from Montreal-based Pixcom joins returning originals Hudson & Rex, Bachelor in Paradise Canada and Canada’s Got Talent.
The original programming lineup includes 24 titles from Corus Studios set for its lifestyle and factual networks.
The companies have extended their deadline in order to work towards the deal’s approval.
The ICA will no longer be a co-administrator as the remaining parties look to modernize the agreement to better meet the needs of the industry.
The return of the NHL and NBA seasons proved to be a double-edged sword for the company.
The longtime leader of the theatre chain’s media arm is focusing on other endeavours.
Greenberg was the company’s CEO when it was acquired by Bell, with which he served as a director until his death.
The pubcaster was also the most-viewed TV network during the Games, with 4.4 million watching the women’s soccer gold medal game.