Sonya Fatah

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Bite TV being crafted into Makeful

The former comedy channel is being remade into a “handmade” brand, starting Monday, Aug. 24.

Cord-cutting accelerates in first half of 2015: report

Publicly traded providers collectively lost 113,700 subscribers during the first and second quarters of this year, according to research consultancy Boon Dog Professional Services.

Cargojet’s Ajay Virmani joins ACCT board

The Cargojet CEO and president also heads up First Take Entertainment, the prodco behind Dr. Cabbie and Breakaway.

CRTC rolls out new HVOD category

The new hybrid VOD category encapsulates services offered both online (OTT) and via subscription-based linear VOD.

Vice channel ‘Broadly’ targets women

The new online channel, which launched today in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada, will focus on politics, culture and fashion through a female lens.

Much Digital grows its creator roster

Nine new digital creators have joined the MCN, expanding its talent network as video consumption continues to grow.

CRTC opens floor for comment on simsub penalties

The regulator is proposing broadcasters and BDUs that make errors in executing simsub be penalized.

Tuning in for a first view of Pluto

Discovery’s original special, Pluto: First Encounter, produced a winning night for the factual channel.

Pan Am opener draws nearly two million

New Canadians made up about 20% of the TV audience for the opening ceremony of the 2015 Pan Am Games.

Are viewers still ‘falling’ for TV seasons?

A Videology survey shows 39% of those polled said they were unaware that September marks the start of a new programming season.

Susan Marjetti replaces Boyce at CBC Radio

The CBC veteran has been named executive director of radio and audio, following Chris Boyce’s exit earlier this year.

Highway Entertainment adds prodcos to first-look roster

Former CanWest Global exec Adam Ivers on the two new deals with Canadian production companies and the strategy behind them.