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CBC acquires U.K. drama Chasing Shadows for 2015 schedule

The pubcaster continues to look to U.K. and Australia dramas to cut programming costs and distinguish itself from rivals.

Jian Ghomeshi charged with sexual assualt

Toronto Police announced the charges against the former CBC radio personality Wednesday morning.

ComedyCoup enters the homestretch

With the five finalists announced, CineCoup’s J. Joly (pictured) explains how the film and TV versions of the accelerator program have differed in participation and audience engagement.

Finding the way into a Strange Empire

Showrunner Laurie Finstad-Knizhnik tells the origin story of her Western drama at the Canadian International Television Festival.

CBC taps Jenna Bourdeau to lead acquisitions

The former Proper Rights exec will report to GM Sally Catto.

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CBC starts implementing job cuts

The pubcaster says 100 redundancy notices were handed out on Thursday.

Sarah Polley, Feist back doc on violence against women

Attiya Khan has launched a crowdfunding campaign for A Better Man, which is inspired by her own experiences.

Gallery: Murdoch Mysteries celebrates 100 episodes

More than 700 fans crowded into the CBC’s Barbara Frum Atrium for a live screening of the 100th episode of the Shaftesbury-produced series.

CBC files court motion to dismiss Ghomeshi lawsuit

The former radio host has hired his own criminal lawyer as he faces an active police investigation.

CBC hires outside company for Jian Ghomeshi probe

“These reports are extremely disturbing and of great concern to all of us,” English services head Heather Conway told employees in an internal memo.

Veteran filmmaker Richard Nielsen dies at 86

The writer-director made The Wars and Labour of Love.

CBC/Radio-Canada awarded 2018, 2020 Olympic broadcast rights

The public broadcaster will work with Bell Media and Rogers Media to execute the large-scale media event, with CBC/Radio Canada broadcasting popular “top-tier” events, such as hockey.