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Virtual community vigil ‘Nova Scotia Remembers’ to be carried on CBC platforms

CBC will carry a virtual community vigil across its platforms, organized in tribute to the victims of last weekend's tragic mass shooting in rural...

Canada’s broadcasters come together to air Food Banks Canada benefit on 120 platforms

A significant collective of Canadian broadcasters have come together to air Sunday's Food Banks Canada benefit, Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble, which will be carried...

CMPA says $2.5B in film and TV production at risk as pandemic shutdown continues

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) has released new numbers suggesting the COVID-19 pandemic is projected to negatively impact the country’s film and television...

National Canadian Film Day to be celebrated online Wednesday

National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) will be celebrated online Wednesday, giving Canadians the opportunity to unite through a shared appreciation of our cinematic culture. The...

Pandemic shines spotlight on role of Hamilton community channel

Submitted by Bill Custers, Senior Manager, Broadcast, Cable 14 Cable 14 in Hamilton, ON was in the midst of celebrating its 50th Anniversary Broadcast Season...

TV & Film News – Corus & Rogers join Bell to broadcast One World: Together At Home

Corus Entertainment and Rogers Sports & Media are joining foundational Canadian partner Bell Media in broadcasting worldwide TV and streaming special One World: Together...

TV & Film News – Weekly TV viewing up across the board

Thinktv’s latest report indicates that weekly TV viewing by Canadians is up across the board. According to Numeris data for the week of Mar....

2020 Hot Docs selections to premiere on CBC, starting Apr. 16

With the 2020 Hot Docs Festival postponed, CBC has announced that a selection of first-run feature documentaries that would have debuted at the world's...

CBC brings virtual interview series trend to primetime

CBC is launching a new Sunday evening, virtual primetime interview show from host Tom Power's home. What're You At? with Tom Power will broadcast Sundays...

TV & Film News – IATSE holds PPE drive for hospitals

IATSE, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, has been holding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) drives for hospitals with thousands of its members off...

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