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Kelly Townsend

Kelly Townsend is the editor at Playback, with previous experience in B2B and entertainment journalism. Before joining the Playback team in 2018, she worked in the editorial, marketing and communication departments at B2B publisher Dovetail Communications. She has a bachelor's degree in English from York University and is a graduate of Humber College’s journalism program. Her byline has appeared in IndieWire and she spent several years covering Canadian TV as associate editor of The TV Junkies.

Posts by Kelly Townsend

Numeris launches national video measurement tool

VAM combines linear and digital audience data, with more than 95% of platforms in Canada captured.

October 6, 2025

CBBC, BBC iPlayer commission The Next Step spinoff

EXCLUSIVE: Boat Rocker Studios is producing The Next Step: Cheer, which wrapped filming last month in Hamilton, Ont.

October 3, 2025

Wayward tops Netflix’s global English series list in debut week

The Canadian limited series from creator Mae Martin premiered on Netflix on Sept. 25.

October 1, 2025

Barb Williams to retire from CBC

CBC has announced that Williams will retire from her EVP role in early 2026.

October 1, 2025

The Good Canadian turns the lens on Indigenous rights in Canada

The documentary premieres on CBC and APTN on Sept. 30 as part of their programming for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

September 30, 2025

Trump reiterates movie tariff threat on Truth Social

The renewed threat comes as Canada continues to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. and prepare for a review of CUSMA.

September 29, 2025

Crave orders four-part docuseries on Canadian women’s rugby team

The docuseries is produced by Boat Rocker Studios, with Jay Baruchel and The Tragically Hip on board as executive producers.

September 26, 2025

10 to Watch 2025: Luke Hutchie

The multihyphenate talent has his sights set on establishing a Canadian star system through projects like CBC Gem’s Ghosting.

September 25, 2025

The Way Home to stream on Netflix in U.S. via Hallmark deal

The time-travel drama will land on Netflix ahead of the debut of its fourth season next year.

September 24, 2025

Rogers Sports & Media expands Citytv+ to direct-to-consumer

Rogers has also bundled the streaming service with Sportsnet+’s standard plan.

September 23, 2025

Citytv gets in holiday spirit with Bryan Adams special

The Vancouver-shot special Bryan Adams and Friends: A Great Big Holiday Jam is part of Citytv’s holiday programming slate.

September 19, 2025

Canadian Academy adds major rule change to 2026 CSAs

The Canadian Screen Awards are also moving forward in the digital age with new streamer-friendly awards and a prize for content creators.

September 18, 2025