CEO of Toronto company on leave following arrest at American Film Market, in connection with a U.S. federal investigation. Jeff Sagansky named interim CEO

Annual report says private TV is spending more on homegrown shows and, what’s more, audiences are actually watching. ACTRA protestors outside CAB convention, meanwhile, repeat calls for more drama

The action movie with a heart has been picked up by distributors in Brazil, Thailand, Japan and the U.K. following a series of deals by H2O Motion

Thriller starring Julia Stiles and Caroline Dhavernas gets to work in Toronto, with help from partners in Germany, France and the BBC

Hey editors, think you could do better with The Tracey Fragments? Prove it to Bruce McDonald and his cohorts and win a copy of Apple Final Cut Studio 2

Late-night talk goes dark in wake of walkout. Stockpiled series expected to last until end of year, after which reality and game shows are on the menu. CBC schedule unscathed

Barrister and occasional sportscaster Hubért Lacroix takes top job at CBC and SRC, ending controversial search process. Political record appears ‘clean,’ says watchdog

Von Finckenstein wags finger at private broadcasters for failing to put more cash into the commission, shuffles schedule of upcoming hearings

Ambitious Roméo Dallaire project overcomes early competition from Oscar contenders and a lackluster season thick with war stories

Former VP of news and NHL replaces Rick Chisholm on the production side, readies for first-ever Grey Cup

Global and E! in ‘dead heat’ with rival network, says CEO in year-end talk with analysts, citing gains in Vancouver and Toronto markets. Dore foresees no major problems from WGA strike

Last-minute talks with AMPTP break down on Sunday night, sending east and west-coast writers to the picket lines for the first time in 20 years