Russell Peters and Michael Buble sparkle up the small screen with new specials for the Bell Media channel.
A one-time accounting loss and weaker TV revenue lead to the tumble, despite higher overall revenue.
The car co is the founding partner for the reality series, set to launch in March 2012.
The Bell Media specialty channel rolls out its refresh on Tuesday.
The massive international sports property moves from its current home on CBC to Bell’s multi-channel universe.
It’s been a good week for Citytv and CTV as rookie dramas Person of Interest and Unforgettable earn the full-season nod; CTV’s Once Upon a Time also premiered in #2 for Sunday night.
Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese will host the show, which premieres in 2012.
Media vet Gordon Lee has been promoted at the Toronto-based company, overseeing BDU relationships and platform strategies.
Senior executives from Canadian media buying agencies weigh in with their thoughts on the debut performances of this fall’s new programming.
Rogers Media enters the round-the-clock news game in Toronto with the Citytv News Channel.