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Still Standing gets second season

The Jonny Harris-hosted series, produced by Frantic Films, bowed on CBC this summer.

Steven and Chris to end following Sabados’ exit

Steven Sabados released a statement on the matter Friday, following the death of his longtime co-host and partner Christopher Hyndman earlier this month.

Mobile TV fee dispute brews between Bell, Rogers

City has been dropped from Bell’s Mobile TV service and Sportsnet access reduced as the two companies fail to agree on rates.

Christopher Hyndman of Steven and Chris passes away

The co-host of the CBC lifestyle series died early Tuesday morning. (Hyndman pictured.)

Mark Starowicz to leave CBC

After almost five decades at the pubcaster, the long-time exec is leaving CBC to start a new career path as an independent producer.

SHUTTERSTOCK NEEDS CREDIT

Senate calls for revised Broadcasting Act to guide CBC

The report from the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications included 22 recommendations relating to the future of CBC/Radio-Canada.

No ordinary doc: bringing Keeping Canada Alive to life

Force Four CCO John Ritchie talks coordinating 60 camera crews for a medical documentary series, Keeping Canada Alive, filmed in 24 hours across 10 provinces.

X Company gets Hungary for season two

Co-creator Mark Ellis on the pros and cons of shooting in Budapest and Temple Street’s Kerry Appleyard on bringing Amanda Tapping on board.

Pan Am closing ceremony on CBC nabs star lineup

The Pan Am Games organizing committee announced this morning that Kanye West will topline the closing broadcast ceremony, to air on CBC.

Production underway on CBC drama The Romeo Section

The Vancouver-shot series from Intelligence showrunner Chris Haddock (pictured) will air on CBC this fall.

Barry Avrich to produce 2016 CSA gala

Avrich recently wrote and directed a Canadian Screen Week interview special, Women Who Act with Patricia Rozema, which aired on The Movie Network and Movie Central.

Nine is the lucky number for Echo Media

The Montreal-based prodco’s new feature 9 is a nine-part comedy featuring nine different directors.