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CBC/Radio-Canada names new French language network ombudsman

Pierre Tourangeau replaces Julie Miville-Dechene, who left the post in July.

Seamus O’Regan moves to CTV National News

The Canada AM co-host becomes a correspondent on the CTV’s flagship nightly newscast.

Pen and paper (Photo: OrinZebest, Flickr Creative Commons)

ACTRA ratifies new labour deal with advertisers

Canadian actors voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new national commercial agreement with domestic advertisers and agencies.

The Comedy Network unveils a new look

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

Nathan Morlando’s Edwin Boyd acquired by IFC Films stateside

The Scott Speedman-starrer about a true-life gentleman bandit is the latest TIFF title to secure U.S. distribution.

The Big Bang Theory proves itself with Canadian ratings

CTV says the series’ recent average of 4.01 million viewers posts a record for a continuing series on the Canadian TV dial.

Exclusive: CBC marketing exec Jamie Michaels off to Rogers Media

The brand integration specialist will help develop cross-platform ad campaigns on Sportsnet platforms for Canadian marketers.

Borealis pilot for Space in production in Alberta

Ty Olsson, Michelle Harrison and Patrick Gallagher top-line the Arctic sci-fi drama now shooting in Alberta.

Bathurst, New Brunswick (Photo: a_canuck, Flickr Creative Commons)

The Phantoms starts production in New Brunswick

The CBC telefilm stars Tyler Johnston, Kyle Mac, Holly Deveaux, Greg Bryk and Wendel Meldrum.

Rainmaker Entertainment teams with Jane Startz on family movies

Tiger’s Apprentice and Far Flung Adventures: Fergus Crane are the first two book-to-screen adaptations to come from the partnership.

Incendo starts production on pay TV thriller Deadly Hope

The telefilm stars Alana de la Garza, and is directed by Nicolas Monette.

Ex-Technicolor Montreal VFX artists land at Boogie Studio

The Montreal audio and VFX house bulks up on commercial technicians, including veteran producer Patrice Cormier.