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ACTRA and DGC launch harassment helpline

ACTRA and the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) are jointly launching a helpline where members can report workplace and on set harassment and seek...

TV & Film News – CMPA & WGC reach new Independent Production Agreement

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and the Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) have reached an agreement in principle on the terms for a...

Sportsnet releases Toronto Raptors NBA Finals broadcast sched

Sportsnet has released its NBA Finals broadcast schedule, following the Toronto Raptors' victory Saturday night which will see the team head to the finals...

OMNI programming to remain status quo until fall 2020: Rogers

Following Thursday's CRTC decision maintaining OMNI Regional as Canada's national, multi-ethnic television service, Rogers says the service's current programming slate will remain status quo...

OMNI to remain Canada’s national multi-ethnic TV service

OMNI will remain Canada's national multi-ethnic, multilingual television service, however it will re-launch by the fall of 2020 with a larger commitment to local...

TV & Film News – Women still significantly under-employed in screen industries

The Women in View On Screen report finds that while the number of women employed on Canadian film and television productions is growing, they...

Women in View report finds female leadership key to creating gender balance

The latest ​Women in View On Screen report finds that while the number of women employed on Canadian film and television productions is growing, they...

Film & TV News – Retraining, layoffs underway at CTV

Bell has told journalists and field technicians to expect a mix of retraining, layoffs, and new “digital” jobs, with a net reduction of staffing,...

Global becomes first Canadian broadcaster on Roku platform

Global TV has announced that all of its programming is now available on Roku streaming devices in Canada. Global becomes the first Canadian broadcaster...

TV & Film News – Odd Squad wins three Daytime Emmy Awards

Odd Squad co-produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and Fred Rogers Productions, in association with TVOKids and ICI Radio-Canada Tele, has won three Daytime Emmy...

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