Val Maloney

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CTV unwraps holiday lineup

Russell Peters and Michael Buble sparkle up the small screen with new specials for the Bell Media channel.

Quebecor sees Q3 drop

A one-time accounting loss and weaker TV revenue lead to the tumble, despite higher overall revenue.

Nissan Canada signs on to Canada’s Got Talent

The car co is the founding partner for the reality series, set to launch in March 2012.

CBC’s Stewart talks ratings, cord-cutting

Addressing an audience of broadcast execs and media buyers, Stewart says the CBC has been fortifying against changing viewership habits by investing in appointment-based programming.

The Comedy Network unveils a new look

The Bell Media specialty channel rolls out its refresh on Tuesday.

Bell Media scores FIFA World Cup rights

The massive international sports property moves from its current home on CBC to Bell’s multi-channel universe.

Fall TV: CBS dramas get full-season orders

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.

Baking a recipe for brand riches

Temple Street’s John Young and Capital C’s Tony Chapman talk about creating the Loblaw brand partnership behind Food Net’s Recipes to Riches.

Canada’s Got Talent names host, judges

Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese will host the show, which premieres in 2012.

Corus names Lee VP of sales

Media vet Gordon Lee has been promoted at the Toronto-based company, overseeing BDU relationships and platform strategies.

Fall TV: Media buyers’ hits and misses

Senior executives from Canadian media buying agencies weigh in with their thoughts on the debut performances of this fall’s new programming.

Citytv news goes 24/7

Rogers Media enters the round-the-clock news game in Toronto with the Citytv News Channel.