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Former Corus exec Freeland moves to Rogers

Switching mediaco hats, Freeland will run point for Canadian indie producers at Rogers TV.

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Industry surprise as CRTC delays CBC hearings

Canadian indie producers question why the regulator delayed the pubcaster’s license renewal hearings to June 2012.

Quarto, Blue Ant partner on new TV venture

The publisher of Cottage Life and Explore magazines has applied for two new specialty channels, striking a deal with MacMillan’s Blue Ant to make it happen.

Mighty Ships, Planes take off worldwide

EPI head of worldwide distribution Tony Leadman talks to Playback Daily about the sales appeal for Mighty Ships and its forthcoming spinoff, Mighty Planes.

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Terms of trade: an agreement with teeth?

The CMPA warns member producers that if all parties don’t comply with the terms of trade agreement, the pact won’t be worth the paper it’s printed on.

Beyond sells Canuck titles across Europe

The Australian distributor has sold a Canadian trio to European broadcasters.

Cineflix shooting Casino Confidential for TVtropolis

The new reality series goes behind the scenes at Binion’s casino in Las Vegas.

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TVO gets new digital Agenda

The Agenda with Steve Paikin is going digital in time for the Ontario elections.

Kevin Newman resurfaces at Bell Media

The veteran Canadian newsman is to co-host CTV’s Question Period, a year after leaving rival Global Television.

Top Chef Canada finale takes the cake

The season ender delivered record numbers for Food Network Canada.

Bell Media restructures specialty TV management

Bell Media’s Rick Brace looks within the organization to promote MacLeod, Basmajian and Staite to lead three strategic channel groups.

TSN renews Wimbledon TV rights

It’s game, set and match for TSN as the sports channel takes the Canadian rights to Wimbledon for another 10 years.