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Rogers’ Q1 results see significant media revenue boost

The revenue was bolstered by the launch of Warner Bros. Discovery’s suite of channels and content.

DGC selects inaugural market accelerator delegation for BANFF

The delegation includes the 2025 Jean-Marc Vallée Bursary recipient Alfonso Maiorana.

National Film Board’s Shirley Vercruysse set to retire

The Vancouver-based executive director of the Western Documentary Unit will leave the NFB at the end of September.

Sherry Media Group acquires eight docs for STEM on IMAX film series

Film screenings for the first season of STEM on IMAX began Earth Day on April 22 and will run through World Oceans Day on June 8.

APTN unveils spring lineup

Series making their premiere on APTN include Red River Gold and Northwoods Survival while returning programs include Pow Wow Chow.

Reelworld announces 2025 Producers Program cohort

The program will run from April to July, with market support scheduled for later in the year.

TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin to end after season 19

Filling its timeslot at the Ontario pubcaster in the fall is a new public affairs program The Rundown.

BANFF adds two board members

GroupM Canada CEO and president of WPP Canada Kevin Johnson and music supervisor Nora Felder are the latest additions to the board.

Northwinds Productions’ Drink docuseries records Webby win

Other winners include the CBC podcast Personal Best and the indie game Balatro.

Remembering BANFF’s inaugural leader, Carrie Hunter

The founding executive director of the festival will be honoured at this year’s BANFF with an award in her name.

Four projects selected for Docs-in-Progress in Cannes

The animated feature Julián, produced in part by Aircraft Pictures, will participate in the Annecy Animation Showcase.

Heather Shaw, Corus founding executive chair, to retire

Shaw has served in the post since the company’s inception and will continue in a non-executive role.