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APTN launching first national news program in French

APTN will debut its first national French-language news program later this month. Helmed by Sophie-Claude Miller, who hails from the...

TV & Film News – Super Channel bringing ‘SQUAD’ to GINX Esports TV Canada

  Super Channel is partnering with Northern Arena Productions to bring esports and gaming culture series SQUAD to GINX Esports...

TV & Film News – APTN to pursue criminal charges if female reporters face further aggression

APTN says the broadcaster will pursue criminal charges if there is further aggressive behaviour towards its female reporters. In...

Telefilm says support from producers, broadcasters needed to up number of women in key creative roles

Telefilm Canada has released an update of its gender parity initiatives for projects funded during the 2018/19 fiscal year,...

APTN CEO says criminal charges will be pursued if aggression toward female reporters continues

The CEO of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) says the broadcaster will pursue criminal charges if there is...

Kevin Newman leaving W5 to host podcast for iHeartRadio

Kevin Newman is stepping away as a host and correspondent for CTV's W5 to focus on other projects, including...

TV & Film News – ACTRA, DGC and IATSE come together in pre-election “Just Ask” campaign

Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) and the International Alliance...

Telefilm to consult on Canadian Oscar eligibility criteria

Telefilm Canada has issued a revised call for entries for the 92nd Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film Award...

Film & TV industry launches “Just Ask” election effort

In a first-of-its-kind campaign, the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) and...

Long-serving CTV Vancouver staff caught up in latest round of layoffs

CTV Vancouver has experienced another round of layoffs resulting in the loss of several long-serving behind-the-scenes employees. Bell Media communications...

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