Nicholas Sokic

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How Saint-Pierre’s unique setting became a key selling point

Co-showrunners Allan Hawco and Robina Lord-Stafford discuss creating the concept for the new CBC procedural.

Alexandra Roberts on TVO Docs commissions, discoverability

Strategy spotlight: The commissioning editor says TVO is exploring new ways to share original content while sticking to its POV roots.

Broadcasters unveil top-rated Canadian shows in 2024

Insight Productions’ The Amazing Race Canada on CTV once again took the top spot with its tenth season.

Corus sees 11% television revenue decline in Q1 2025

The company said it expects year-over-year advertising revenue declines to continue into Q2 2025.

Black Academy unveils 2024/25 skills development cohort

The 11 members of the cohort have collectively completed more than 1,100 hours of training.

Bell, Corus Entertainment expand multi-year agreement

The agreement now allows Home Network and Flavour Network to be distributed on Bell Fibe and satellite television.

B.C. film industry pays tribute to Tracey Friesen

The B.C. media advocate died on Jan. 6 following a cancer diagnosis.

Sinking Ship sells Media Stamped to Spanish-language HITN

The series is hosted by Nicole Stamp and aims to help preteens develop media literacy skills.

Blue Ant launches FAST channel on Vizio WatchFree+

The Declassified FAST channel is dedicated to series about conspiracies, engineering, ancient civilizations and espionage.

Family Channel, Netflix partner with WildBrain on teen drama

Jeff Norton, who was most recently behind Netflix’s Geek Girl, will serve as showrunner for Finding Her Edge.

CMPA signs first IPA with Canadian Federation of Musicians

The three-year Independent Production Agreement went into effect on Jan. 1 and expires on Dec. 31, 2027.

Boat Rocker completes full acquisition of Insight Productions

Boat Rocker purchased the outstanding 30% share in Toronto-based Insight on Dec. 31, 2024.