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It’s full stream ahead for Netflix and Murdoch Mysteries

An expanded licensing agreement between the subscription service and CBC now includes the period drama, as well as new seasons of Republic of Doyle and Dragons’ Den.

WCSFP 2013: BBC, CBC unite for Stonehenge copro

BBC2, France 5, the CBC, Smithsonian Channel, Australia’s ORF and ZDF Germany are among the broadcasters uniting for Stonehenge Empire, a two-part doc looking at Britain’s ancient Stonehenge site (pictured).

CBC unveils Scotiabank Hockey Day plans

CBC sets Scotiabank Hockey Day plans with elaborate coverage of four NHL games and several community events across Canada.

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Where job cuts loom as NHL inks $5.2 billion Canadian TV deal

The Canadian sports broadcasting talent landscape is set to shift with the announcement of the landmark hockey deal.

How Rogers will recoup its $5.2B bid for NHL rights in Canada

Rogers Media exec and past Olympic Consortium president Keith Pelley discusses the broadcaster’s multi-platform advertising model.

Rogers pays $5.2 billion for Canadian NHL rights over 12 years

Sportsnet has sent rival TSN to the sidelines as it gets all national rights to TV hockey, and offsets steep cost with sub-licensing deals with the CBC and TVA in Quebec.

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CBC and Canadian Media Guild ink new 5-year deal

The new collective agreement includes wage increases in the first two years of the contract, to run to March 31, 2019.

CBC announces mid-season schedule

The pubcaster has three new primetime series joining its lineup starting this winter, including an adaption of the U.K.’s Four Rooms (pictured).

Bristow Global Media unveils first TV series commission

Julie Bristow has returned to familiar ground, the NHL, as she produces a seven-part documentary series about star hockey players for the CBC and NBC Sports Network.

Tony Parsons leaving CBC News Vancouver

The legendary BCTV/Global B.C. veteran will sign-off in December after a 50-year career in broadcasting.

The CBC marks an Olympic countdown

Jim Kozak, director of sales for Olympics at the pubcaster talks about plans to deal with the time difference between Canada and Russia as the CBC celebrates 100 days until the opening ceremony.

How to pitch to the CBC: part two

A Q&A with CBC scripted programming boss Sally Catto on how to pitch the pubcaster on scripted fare.