Val Maloney

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Rogers Media shuts CityNews Channel, makes changes at OMNI

The changes, which are effective immediately, are a result of viewership changes and global advertising shifts, according to Rogers.

CRTC renews licences for CBC

The regulator is also mandating that the pubcaster become more transparent to Canadians in the ways it nominates CBC ombudsmen.

Montreal Connected hosts unveiled

The sports magazine show, which will air on Rogers Media’s new City Montreal channel, kicks off on May 30 (hosts Wilder Weir and Alyson Lozoff pictured).

Amazing Race Canada reveals launch date, prizes

The show will kick off on July 15 with the top team walking away with prizes worth more than half a million dollars.

Rogers Media changes sales structure

Chief sales officer Jack Tomik (pictured) on the changes the company is making to work with agencies rather than platforms.

Rogers’ plans for The Score

President of broadcast Scott Moore discusses the channel’s changes to its lineup and plans to expand its branded content offerings.

Showcase promotes with partners and aliens

The Shaw Media channel has launched a multi-platform campaign, which includes a partnership with EB Games around Defiance and Continuum.

The goods on CBC’s branded content program

Jennifer Dettman and Gaye McDonald (pictured at BCON Expo, right and centre, respectively) explain what indie producers should keep in mind when pitching for the new initiative.

Cottage Life reveals TV launch timing

Programming on the new Blue Ant Media channel will range from DIY and decor to life in the great outdoors.

Sportsnet scores record ratings with Blue Jays opener

The Rogers Media channel brought in an average audience of 1.4 million viewers, a 13% jump over last year’s numbers.

CBC brings back Battle of the Blades

The pubcaster has confirmed the reality show is back as part of its fall slate of shows, as it rolls out the list of returning titles.

CBC unveils branded entertainment initiative

Brands and indie producers are urged to pitch ideas for new shows to the program, which was announced at the BCON Expo held in Toronto Thursday.