Regan Reid

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Heritage funds respectful workplaces initiative

The government and the Canada Council for the Arts will contribute more than $550K to the Cultural Human Resources Council.

How to teach an old roommate new tricks

With help from some social influencers, the creators of CBC’s My 90-Year-Old Roommate aim to find new audiences for the series’ second season.

CBS All Access launches in Canada

Primetime programming like NCIS and Seal Team won’t be available on the SVOD until seven days after its Canadian linear broadcast.

Netflix to raise another $1.5B for content

The global streamer, which continues to invest heavily in original productions, is expected to spend $8 billion on content this year.

Nowhere rolls in North Bay

The thriller is directed by Backcountry producer Thomas Michael.

Netflix to develop training program with Quebec’s INIS

The new apprenticeship program is the streamer’s first agreement as part of its commitment to support industry development in Quebec.

Cameron Bailey upped to co-head of TIFF

Bailey will oversee the festival’s artistic direction, while his yet-to-be-named counterpart will handle business affairs.

Melissa Taylor joins CBC business and rights team

The former eOne exec will lead contracting for the pubcaster’s acquisitions.

Melanson, Cuperus launch indie prodco

With three projects currently in development, the duo’s Headspinner Productions aims to produce everything from preschool projects to procedurals.

Netflix adds 7M global subscribers in Q1 2018

The streamer beat its subscriber growth forecasts, adding 5.5 million international users.

Heritage wraps China mission with $125M in deals

Item 7, Transfilm International and Breakthrough Entertainment are among those partnering with Chinese companies on upcoming projects.

Whatever, Linda wins Canneseries pitch program

With the win, the project will receive development funding and support from Federation Entertainment and La Fabrique des Formats.