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Include children’s programming in basic, DHX tells CRTC

The new operator of Family, Disney XD and Disney Junior argued that not including the channels in a skinny basic option would diminish the quality of Canadian children’s content.

Barbara Williams named Shaw Media president

Williams takes on the new role following the passing of Paul Robertson earlier this month.

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Measurement takes centre stage at CRTC Let’s Talk

Numeris and Rentrak on the timelines, potential and pitfalls of bringing set-top box measurement to the market.

Give indies a fair fight, Blue Ant urges CRTC

Raja Khanna, CEO of TV and digital at the company warned that its channels would suffer disproportionately if its proposals regarding penetration rates are not considered.

Rogers works around NHL blackouts

An updated Rogers NHL GameCentre Live streaming service will bring over 1,000 match-ups to subscribers this season.

First and the furious: new sponsors step up for TIFF

A look at the role corporate sponsorships play in bringing TIFF to life.

Madeline Ziniak leaving OMNI Television

The national VP of the multicultural network will be departing in the fall after 34 years with Rogers Media.

The Amazing Race Canada isn’t slowing down

As the second season of the series reaches its halfway point and debuts a mid-season special, ratings are still going up for CTV.

Epic Meal Empire to topline debut of Shaw’s FYI channel

The hit Canadian web series-turned-TV show will lead the charge on Shaw Media’s mission to target a younger, hipper audience with the rebranded channel.

Why Rogers is stepping into the ring with WWE

Scott Moore discusses the details of the deal with the wrestling organization, and how it fits into Rogers’ strategy around the company’s sports programming.

Rogers goes big with WWE deal

A new 10-year deal between Rogers and WWE keeps wrestling on Sportsnet and aims to bring the WWE Network to Canadian television subscribers.

Preparing for a digital future: PwC

An overview of data from PwC’s 2014-2018 Global Entertainment and Media Outlook launch, with bonus video from Cannes featuring PwC’s Marcel Fenez.