Originally published in the Oct. 9, 2025 edition of The Weekly Briefing

Sue Haas is taking on the newly-created role of Chief Growth Officer for Numeris and NLogic, following Alicia Olson-Keating’s appointment earlier this year as President & CEO, a job that Haas had held on an interim basis. Additionally, Catherine Malo has been named SVP, Client Strategy & Solutions, Marketing & Communications for both Numeris and NLogic. With Numeris since 2019, her title was most recently SVP, Cross-Media Business Development and Marketing. John Turbessi, who joined Numeris in July as Managing Consultant, Product & Technology Leader, will also play a key role in bridging technology and product delivery across Numeris and NLogic. Read more here.

Kyle Irving has been named the new Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA), as the organization unveils its directors for the 2025–27 term. The longtime Eagle Vision partner and executive producer succeeds outgoing chair Damon D’Oliveira of Conquering Lion Pictures, who will remain on the board. Michelle Wong of Seven24 Films takes on the role of Treasurer, with Lauren Corber of LoCo Motion Pictures serving as Secretary. Read more here.

Farrah Merali has been named the new host of CBC Toronto afternoon radio show, Here and Now, with her first day in the host’s chair Tuesday, Oct. 14. Merali succeeds interim host Ramraajh Sharvendiran, who is returning as host of Ontario Morning, starting Oct. 27. Merali has worked with the public broadcaster on and off since 2009, initially as a casual associate producer and later as a reporter/editor and fill-in host on programs like Metro Morning and Here and Now. In between, she spent a year at Rogers Sports & Media’s News 1130 (CKWX-AM) Vancouver as an anchor and reporter. Most recently, Merali has been working with CBC Toronto’s Enterprise Unit focused on original and investigative stories. Read more here.

Harvard Media has announced changes on Edmonton’s play107 (CKPW-FM) that will see longtime morning show duo Ryder & Lisa move from mornings to afternoon drive as the hosts explore a new, yet-to-be revealed opportunity. The changes see Ryder & Lisa move into the 5 – 8 p.m. time slot across the play network, while midday host Jake Ryan takes on mornings from 6 – 10 a.m. Harvard network personalities Mariah & Ty, who’ve been heard “After Hours,” move to middays, with Mark & Jess (the morning show duo from play 92 (CHMX-FM) Regina) heard from 2 – 5 p.m. A new host is to be introduced in evenings. Read more here.

Chris Pronger and Christine Simpson have joined the roster of on-air talent on the Prime Monday Night Hockey broadcast team ahead of the 2025-26 season. Hockey Hall of Famer Pronger joins the desk as an analyst, beginning Oct. 13, while veteran hockey broadcaster Simpson will serve as Features Reporter, conducting long form interviews for “Legends of the Game” where key players discuss memorable moments in NHL history, as well as feature conversations with hockey enthusiasts. Read more here.

Tyson Barrie is joining Vancouver Canucks regional home broadcasts on Sportsnet for the 2025-26 season. The former Edmonton Oilers defenseman, 34, who recently announced his retirement from the NHL after 14 seasons, originally hails from Victoria.

Jeyan Jeganathan has been named the host of TVO’s new 30-minute current affairs show, The Rundown. Produced by the team behind The Agenda, which ended its 19-season run in June, TVO says the new show will offer “the same journalistic integrity and depth in a faster-paced format.” It makes its debut Oct. 20.

John Gushue is retiring from CBC Newfoundland & Labrador after 28 years with the public broadcaster and 40 years in journalism. Gushue, who has held the title of Senior Digital Producer for the last 11 years, based in St. John’s, is also known for hosting the monthly trivia segment on CBC Radio noon-hour show, The Signal.

Dan Reynish, former news/weather/sports anchor on CHAT-TV Medicine Hat is running for Medicine Hat City Council. Reynish was with the station for seven years, up until its closure in June. Prior to that, he was the longtime host of CBC Saskatchewan Weekend, and was a host and producer with Rawlco Radio and CFRB Toronto.

Janet Brown, who was a reporter with CKNW Vancouver and Global BC for more than three decades, is running for Surrey First in the Lower Mainland B.C. city’s upcoming municipal election. Brown is currently Director of Communications with Surrey Urban Mission.

Liz Hames has departed JAR Audio, where she’s been Director, Audience Growth, since 2022 to join jazz mastery site Open Studio, heading their podcast department and producing flagship music pod, You’ll Hear It. Prior to JAR Audio, Hames spent three years at Pacific Content in roles from showrunner to Audience Development Specialist. She’s also worked as a producer with CBC in both Edmonton and Victoria.

Ravi Ganesan has been promoted to Manager of IT Operations and Infrastructure at Applied Electronics. Ganesan has been with Applied since 2019, joining as a System and Network Administrator. Prior to that, he held roles with GPA and Ricoh Canada, among other organizations.