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Rogers Radio taps singer-songwriter Serena Ryder to host national show

Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Serena Ryder is joining the 98.1 CHFI Toronto on-air team with a new Sunday afternoon show, set to debut Sept. 23. Airing...

CBC Gem streaming service to launch later this year

CBC has unveiled plans to launch streaming service CBC Gem, promising a less commercial, Canadian experience. Speaking at industry event Content Canada in Toronto, being...

Broadcaster Larry Gifford explores Parkinson’s journey in new podcast

What happens When Life Gives You Parkinson’s? If you're a seasoned broadcaster like Larry Gifford, you launch a new podcast on the topic. Gifford, senior PD for Corus Vancouver...

TSN and CTV Saskatchewan airing Humboldt Broncos season opener commercial-free

TSN and CTV Saskatchewan will air Humboldt Strong - Humboldt Broncos Season Opener, live and commercial-free, Wednesday night (Sept. 12). The Humboldt Broncos will face the...

CBC launches new “CBC Films” brand

CBC is rolling out new brand CBC Films, which will encompass its funding, pre-buys and acquisitions, and become the rebrand for the CBC Breaking...

Former Leafs defenseman Colaiacovo joins Landsberg on TSN 1050 mornings

Former Toronto Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo is now joining Michael Landsberg weekdays on TSN 1050 (CHUM-AM) Toronto for First Up with Landsberg and Colaiacovo. Born and raised...

Stand Up To Cancer telecast raises $162.7M and counting

Stand Up To Cancer Canada (SU2C Canada) says Friday night's star-studded fundraising telecast in Canada and the U.S. has raised $162.7 million CDN so far. For the third...

DGC’s list of top new Canadian filmmakers to watch

The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) has announced its Discovery Long-List, highlighting the top new Canadian filmmakers to watch. “These directors are part of an...

CFC unveils details of five-year Netflix partnership

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) and Netflix have announced the official start of a new five-year partnership in support of Canadian talent. The Netflix-CFC Global Project partnership will use a model...

Cardinal, Alias Grace lead DGC TV Award nominees

Cardinal and Alias Grace lead the nominations for The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) 2018 DGC Awards for Television Series, Movies for Television and...

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