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TV + Film News

Canada Media Fund unveils $5M business development program

Moving beyond traditional project-by-project funding, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) has unveiled two initiatives aimed at directly strengthening Canadian and Indigenous screen-based media businesses. Wednesday's...
Think TV / Ipsos Ad nation report 2026

thinktv and Ipsos Ad Nation report highlights media perception gap

Media marketing organization thinktv says new Ipsos research highlights the ongoing gap between how Canadians use and perceive media and how ad industry...
Sphere Abacus logo

Sphere Abacus acquires digital distributor Rocket Rights

Bell Media-owned Sphere Abacus announced Monday it has acquired 100% of digital distributor Rocket Rights/Rights Booster. The company was founded by former Zodiak Media/RDF executives...
Kid watching TV

Kids’ linear TV viewership hits five-year high: MTM Jr.

Traditional linear television continues to hold a surprisingly enduring role in the media habits of Canadian kids, according to the latest findings from the...
Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau launches prodco ‘Hope & Hard Work’ with Katie Telford

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is launching his own production company, alongside his former Chief of Staff Katie Telford. Unveiled at the Toronto International...
CMPA

CMPA unveils 2026 Indiescreen Awards winners at TIFF

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) celebrated the best in Canadian independent production on Thursday evening, kicking off the Toronto International Film Festival with...
Sportsnet's Saturday Night hockey talent lineup

Sportsnet locks in 2026–27 NHL broadcast team, expands national lineup

Following weeks of speculation, Sportsnet has locked in its marquee talent for the upcoming 2026–27 NHL season, anchoring a broadcast slate that features more...
Rogers Quebecor

Rogers sub-licenses French NHL broadcast rights to Quebecor in 12-year deal

Rogers Communications and Quebecor have announced a new 12-year sub-licensing agreement for the French-language broadcast rights for national NHL games, starting with the 2026-27...

Creative Writer/Programming

Creative Writer/Programming Cranbrook, BC Pattison Media is looking for an experienced team member who is full of fresh ideas and is not afraid to let loose...

T.O. Webfest 2026

T.O. Webfest, Canada’s premier festival for short-form online series and podcasts, returns for its 13th annual edition from Sept. 29 - 30 at Novotel...

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