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Jack Tomik leaves the CBC’s Revenue Group for Rogers Media

The change sees Tomik (pictured) become Rogers’ chief sales officer as Alan Dark takes over his position at the pubcaster.

NHL lockout: Bring in the replacement programs

With the first two weeks of the regular season officially cut, the CBC and Sportsnet have rolled out alternate Saturday night hockey programming.

The Bachelor Canada adds an app

The multi-platform extension from Rogers Media lets users participate in bachelor Brad Smith’s search for love.

The road to The Bachelor Canada

The show’s supervising producer Sean Devries and Rogers Media’s director of original programming Claire Freeland discuss making the homegrown version of the U.S. hit.

Shaw gets mobile with new service

Called Shaw Go, the media co is launching a series of TV content apps, first for Western Canada’s Movie Central, with the second coming within a month.

Rogers opposes Astral takeover by “too powerful” Bell

The company’s executives said they oppose the deal, unless the regulator orders Bell to divest itself of Astral’s English-language TV holdings.

CBC/Radio-Canada win rights to 2015 Pan Am Games

The deal includes TV, radio, online and mobile rights for the upcoming amateur sports event to be held in Toronto.

CRTC appoints Chief Consumer Officer

Barbara Motzney in the newly created position will be responsible for better understanding the concerns of Canadians.

Sportsnet continues growth

Scott Moore (pictured) talks about why the brand purchased the Grand Slam of Curling, and what’s next for its new events division.

Bell and Rogers complete purchase of MLSE

The deal, which gives the two telcos a 75% share in the company, has been cleared by all the required sports leagues.

TC Media unveils launch date for first TV program

Ca Commence Bien! will air on V starting on Sept. 3, targeting a younger demo than its Quebec morning show competition.

Blue Ant Media enters agreement to buy Bold

The deal to purchase the CBC digital channel follows the company’s recent acquisition of High Fidelity HDTV.