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History Canada, More4 embark on a treasure hunt

Hunting Nazi Treasure is coproduced by Toronto’s Saloon Media and U.K.-based BriteSpark Films. (Host Robert Edsel pictured.)

Georgaklis moves from Teletoon to Nelvana

Industry veteran Athena Georgaklis has shifted roles within Corus Entertainment, leaving Teletoon to head up development for Nelvana.

W Net adds Bachelorette Canada After Show

Former Breakfast Television host Jennifer Valentyne will topline the new half-hour series.

HGTV Canada greenlights two originals

Both series go into production later this summer in the Greater Toronto Area.

Mary Kills People taps Holly Dale to direct

Production on the original series by eOne and Cameron Pictures for Global is now underway in Toronto. (Lead actor Caroline Dhavernas pictured.)

Ransom sets up in Toronto

The Global series is produced by eOne, Sienna Films, Big Light Productions and Wildcats Productions. (Cast member Brandon Jay McLaren pictured.)

Kin Community closes new funding round

The Series D financing will go towards the MCN’s content production and distribution. (Kin Community creators Hot for Food pictured.)

Corus axes Global’s 16X9

Host Carolyn Jarvis will move to a new Global News investigative team, while its The Morning Show will also see changes.

Specialty check-in: ads down, subscribers up

How the top channels and industry overall fared in 2015, according to the CRTC’s report.

Private Eyes bets on brand integration

The dramedy on Global moves into a new timeslot and adds an integration with PokerStars.net.

Deals: Corus, eOne, MCE, Breakthrough

Corus Entertainment and the Cartoon Network ink a multi-year broadcast and merchandising deal, plus more deals of the week.

Deals: Boat Rocker, Films We Like, Tricon

Boat Rocker Rights acquires the global distribution rights to Mountain Road Productions’ library, plus more deals of the week. (Tricon’s Counterfeit Cat pictured.)