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Jian Ghomeshi to sue CBC after dismissal
The legal move follows the CBC cutting ties to the popular radio host after “serious deliberation and careful consideration.”
Enemy, Orphan Black win top prizes at DGC awards
Don McKellar also won the best film direction trophy for his work on The Grand Seduction at the Directors Guild of Canada Awards, held on Saturday at The Carlu in Toronto.
Catto, Bowlby to be honoured by WIFT-T
CBC’s Sally Catto (pictured) and Insight’s Barbara Bowlby are among this year’s Crystal Award winners.
CFC, CBC launch digital comedy workshop
The CFC and the CBC are going for laughs with a workshop that aims to help online creators develop their digital properties for TV. (Ana Serrano, CFC’s chief digital officer pictured)
Heartland rides into the record books
CBC senior director of drama Helen Asimakis discusses the drama’s record run on Canadian television. (Updated.)
Sportsnet hits audience record with Leafs home opener
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ first home game against the Montreal Canadiens pulled in an average audience of 2.01 million.
Take the Shot Productions inks first-look pact with eOne
The two-year deal between eOne and the Republic of Doyle producer starts with the book-to-TV adaptation Caught, now in development with CBC.
New Metric Media inks first-look deal with DHX Media
The deal will see DHX Media back scripted series from Mark Montefiore and Patrick O’Sullivan’s production shingle. (Letterkenny pictured.)
Punchline comedy network debuts first original shows
The recently launched CBC platform hopes to increase site traffic by 5 to 10% with the fall rollout of its first two original series.
CRTC grills CBC on proposed new fees
The CBC requested new revenue tools, including carriage fees for conventional and a new Local News Fund for content.
TV viewing increases across platforms: CRTC
The regulator has released its annual broadcast report, with numbers pointing to more Canadians consuming content across multiple screens.
CBC names new digital lead
Richard Kanee (pictured) has joined the pubcaster as its head of digital following the departure of Tessa Sproule.
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