Originally published in the Jan. 29, 2026 edition of The Weekly Briefing
Zenga McCurdy has joined Rogers Sports & Media’s 104.3 The Fox (CJQM-FM) Sault Ste. Marie in afternoon drive. McCurdy was most recently heard on the 96.3 CRUZ FM (CFWD-FM) Saskatoon morning show, up until layoffs at Harvard Media in late 2024. He previously worked for Rogers’ KiSS 100.5 (CHAS-FM) Sault Ste. Marie from 2018-21, hosting mornings and later the regional midday show.
Erin Davis has been promoted into the role of Account Manager, Digital Sales for Bell Media in Atlantic Canada. In her new role, she’ll lead local digital sales across the region. Based in Halifax, Davis has been with Bell since 2004.
Stephanie Coombs is leaving her role as Director of Journalism and Programming at CBC Edmonton to serve as Director of Local Expansion Initiatives for CBC News’ local services in Ontario. She’d been with CBC Edmonton since 2018.
Nicole Bell has been named the new Head of YouTube Canada, starting Feb. 2. Bell initially joined the streamer in 2016 as Head of Communications, Canada. She succeeds Andrew Peterson, who moved into a global role with the platform last fall as Head of Creator Economy Ecosystem.
Dominique Giguère has been appointed by the Government of Ontario to assume the position of Chair of TFO’s Board of Directors for a three-year term, succeeding Jean Lépine. Until recently, she served as the board’s Vice-Chair. Co-CEO of Currents Group, Giguère is an expert in governance and strategic planning, with past experience at TVO, Seneca College, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). She also serves as Mayor of Malahide Township and Warden of Elgin County. Frédéric Duguay, also a member of the Board of Directors, has been appointed Vice-Chair.
Nicole Butler, former co-CEO of Pier 21 Films and Executive Producer of Late Bloomer, Run the Burbs, and Don’t Even, is joining Toronto’s Fathom Film Group, where she’ll lead development of new scripted projects, while Ann Shin expands her role as CEO, maintaining oversight of the company’s overall vision and its full slate of content. The announcement follows the hire of former Reel One Entertainment exec Philip Svoboda as Head of Business Affairs, and a newly-formed board of advisors that includes Ira Levy (Breakthrough Entertainment) and Steve Denure (DECODE/DHX Media/WildBrain).
Angela Heck is stepping down from her role as Executive Director of the Whistler Film Festival (WFF). Heck joined WFF as Director of Industry Programming in 2019 and was appointed as Executive Director in 2021. Heck will continue to support business continuity and partnership development and will move into an advisory role as the organization prepares for its 26th edition in December. The Board of Directors will be launching a national search for a new Executive Director in the coming weeks.
