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Jeopardy host Alex Trebek reveals pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Well wishes continue to pour in on social media following Jeopardy host Alex Trebek's revelation Wednesday that he has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In a...

Noreen Golfman named ACTRA National’s Woman of the Year

Newfoundland-based ACTRA member Noreen Golfman has been named the 2019 ACTRA National Woman of the Year. ACTRA bestows the honour annually on a member...

Bart Yabsley appointed president of Sportsnet

Bart Yabsley has been appointed the new president of Sportsnet, effective immediately. Yabsley has been part of the Rogers Media senior leadership team since 2014...

Award-winning ACTRA short Reel Women Seen highlights under-representation

Ahead of International Women's Day 2019 this Friday, ACTRA-produced, award-winning short film Reel Women Seen has been released on ACTRA National’s YouTube channel for use...

CMF and Shaw Rocket Fund partner to fund digital animation for young audiences

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Shaw Rocket Fund (SRF) have struck a new partnership to fund the production of Canadian digital animated series...

TV & Film News – CBC reporter files police complaint after he was licked during live hit

CBC Toronto reporter Chris Glover has filed a police complaint after he was licked during a live television hit Tuesday evening. Glover was at a downtown...

WGC Screenwriting Awards finalists announced

The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) has announced the finalists for the 2019 WGC Screenwriting Awards. In their 23rd year, the awards celebrate the...

CMF launches MADE campaign celebrating Canadian creators

New consumer campaign MADE (NOUS in French), celebrating the creative talent Canadians bring to world audiences, made its premiere during Sunday's Academy Awards’ broadcast. The MADE...

17th Annual ACTRA Awards recognize Schitt’s Creek, Anne with an E

The 17th Annual ACTRA Awards were handed out Saturday night at The Carlu in Toronto, recognizing outstanding performances by ACTRA Toronto members. Among the night's winners were...

Canadians Domee Shi and Paul Massey win Oscars

Canadians Domee Shi and Paul Massey claimed Oscars at the 91st Annual Academy Awards on Sunday night. Bao, directed by Toronto-raised Shi, 30, won the...

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