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American Idol ends on a high note: BBM Canada, May 23 – May 29, 2011

The American Idol season finale took the show to number one for the week, with the NHL Playoffs coming in a close second.

Canadian upfronts: winners and losers?

Veteran TV writer Etan Vlessing breaks down the nets skeds, night by night.

Corus experiences Life With Boys

Corus producer Tracey Dodokin and Hannah Montana co-creator Michael Poryes tell Playback Daily about developing the new series.

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CRTC: Canadian TV back in the pink

The CRTC, in its latest industry survey, reports happy days are here again for Canadian broadcasters after ad revenue fell off a cliff during the recession.

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Record CBC ratings for Stanley Cup Final opener

Over 5 million viewers tuned in Wednesday night to see the Vancouver Canucks clinch Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins.

ACTRA pans Canadian nets’ fall schedules

The union’s president Ferne Downey expresses her disappointment in the level of Canadian programming on the fall slates.

Canadian named producer on CW’s Secret Circle

Lost Girl creator Michelle Lovretta heads to Hollywood for her new role.

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Housewives, cakes & interventions: Shaw specialty revealed

The mediaco adds 35 new shows to its 18 specialty channels.

CTV adds X Factor, Charlie’s Angels for fall

The network’s new programming slate includes nine new shows and 15 returning.

Astral Media launches new boy-focused channel, Disney XD

Targeting youth, the new channel features adventure-themed programming.

Quebecor Fund unveils round of TV funding

Over $2 million is being distributed to 10 prodcos, including Bye Bye RBO and Glacialis Productions.

CTV greenlights new seasons for popular Canadian dramas

Ahead of its upfront presentation Thursday, CTV reveals orders for new seasons of Canadian series.