Denis Harvey, a CBC executive who pushed for high levels of Canadian content and Canadian drama on the public broadcaster, passed away at 74.
CBC president Robert Rabinovitch says Canada's public broadcaster is in worse financial shape now than during the Liberal funding cuts of the 1990s.
India and Canada have signed a letter of intent to create a co-production arrangement for film and television.
FRIENDS' response to CRTC call for comments calls for a review of the business model for Canadian drama, measures to address the comparative disadvantage of Canadian series in the marketplace, and a focus on quality.
FRIENDS awaits Heritage Canada's response to the 97 recommendations contained in the two-year, all-party House of Commons Heritage Committee report on the Canadian broadcasting system.
Starchoice and ExpressVu limit access to local CBC programming in French.
Canadian Association of Broadcasters accuses Shaw Cable-owned satellite provider Star Choice of trying to delay its obligations to carry more local television stations.
Conrad Black describes differences between Izzy Asper and his sons.
Watchers expect smooth transition following death of Izzy Asper.
CanWest likely to undergo changes following founder's death.
Eric Reguly ponders CanWest's economic viability now that Izzy Asper has passed away.
Industry observers expect Radio-Canada to abandon unpopular changes to television news in Quebec.
CBC has dismissed the news director responsible for unpopular changes to its French-language television news programming.
John Doyle comments on the lack of substantive content about Toronto on the recently launched Toronto 1 channel.
CRTC chair tells Senate committee media ownership more diverse now than 10 years ago.
Despite CSI's success, Alliance Atlantis is actually shrinking its television and film production business.
While news is coming under criticism, Radio-Canada's other programming is the real probloem.
Consolidation of CBC and TV radio employers in Ottawa into a new broadcast centre leaves journalists concerned that their coverage and diversity will diminish.
Radio-Canada viewers have mixed reactions to new television news host.
Friends of Canadian Broadcasting begins national television campaign urging more Canadian drama on prime-time TV.
Friends of Canadian Broadcasting begins national television campaign urging more Canadian drama on prime-time TV.
CanWest puts a record $190,000 price tag on 30-second spots for (US sitcom) Friends' finale.
With 2.7 million viewers, Canadian Idol becomes biggest homegrown TV hit in more than 30 years, but it may not make money for CTV.
Friends television campaign intends to raise the public's "share of mind" on the issue of Canadian programming on television.
More National Hockey League games will be available on Canadian Television this season, but free viewing will be limited to one national outlet — CBC's Hockey Night in Canada.
John Doyle finds amusement in the disorganized nature of the Gemini Awards.
"Celebritization” and hype over the film festivals has resulted in a blurring of entertainment and news.
A nearly cancelled Canadian drama series, "The Eleventh Hour" has received 14 nominations for the 18th annual Gemini Awards.
A nearly cancelled Canadian drama series, "The Eleventh Hour" has received 14 nominations for the 18th annual Gemini Awards.
Rogers moves CTV NewsNet to channel 62 to make room for US channel bumped by new Toronto station.
The Toronto Star newspaper and Toronto's newest television station, Toronto 1 have founded a strategic alliance on advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns.
Astral Media has sold the Quebec radio stations the Competition Bureau ordered it to divest.
William Houston argues that CTV's women's sports network had too many strikes against it to succeed.
Drama is expected to have an increased presence on US TV, however it will be another year before there are any new Canadian dramatic series.
CTV Specialty Television Inc. has announced it will close WTSN.
Drama is expected to have an increased presence on US TV, however it will be another year before there are any new Canadian dramatic series on the screen.
Columnist finds quantity, not quality on evening television.
CHUM Ltd. is negotiating a deal that would allow it to launch three television channels in major urban centres in Britain by the end of next year.
Cable companies say they need to be allowed to sell popular American pay TV channels in order to combat satellite signal piracy.
Increasing competition among Toronto's networks has resulted in the exchange of several high-profile TV personalities.
The battle over Ontario TV news anchor Beverly Thomson between CanWest and CTV has been settled out of court.
Since high-definition television requires considerable bandwidth, early entry of US HDTV could mean future space problems for Canadian services.
TELUS Corp. had been licensed to provide television over its telephone lines in British Columbia and Alberta.
FCC Chairman Michael Powell plans measures to ensure television stations serve local viewers.
CanWest has filed a court injunction against CTV for hiring one of its star anchors.
CanWest has filed a court injunction against CTV for hiring one of its star anchors.
Canada's cable companies need more high quality Canadian programming, not more networks.
David Crane writes that Canadians still have a choice regarding Canada's economic and security integration with the United States.
TSN and Discovery Channel Canada to begin simulcasting in high definition on the Bell ExpressVu satellite service format.
Beginning on September 9, new broadcaster Toronto 1 will take the place of NBC on Toronto Channel 15.
Tony Atherton worries that if Global TV syndicates The Mike Bullard Show to the U.S., Britain and Australia, it may lose sight of its original purpose to spotlight and nurture Canadian stars.
John Doyle says Mike Bullard's announcement that he is moving to move to Global "is really about battling execs who get their kicks from feuds [rather than] putting great shows on the air."
New TV channel, Toronto 1, announces it is ready to compete with CITY-TV for Toronto viewers this fall.
Response by the head of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters to an op-ed by the Canadian Cable Television Association.
Toronto 1 will occupy a channel on the basic cable dial in Toronto, and announced it has hired veteran CBC news anchor Ben Chin.
Public voices disappointment with CBC and MuchMusic broadcasts of the Rolling Stones concert at Downsview Park.
Public radio rose to third place among listeners by the fall of 2002 from sixth place five years earlier, Statistics Canada says.
Public radio rose to third place among listeners by the fall of 2002 from sixth place five years earlier, Statistics Canada says.
Public radio rose to third place among listeners by the fall of 2002 from sixth place five years earlier, Statistics Canada says.
Public radio rose to third place among listeners by the fall of 2002 from sixth place five years earlier, Statistics Canada says.
Rogers Cable decision to move PBS from channel 18 to 61 on the cable dial has resulted in a loss of 26% of the channel's Canadian viewership.
Canadian actor Paul Gross says urgent steps are needed to promote Canadian drama.
The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network has come into its own, boosting its ratings and its reputation.
Research analyst Barry Kiefl argues that Canada will lag behind other nations if it fails to nurture and develop a strong domestic TV industry.
Despite experiencing a profit jump in the second quarter, Rogers Communications' earnings still came in below analysts' forecasts.
The federal Cabinet upheld a CRTC decision to issue a broadcasting licence to a multicultural radio station in Toronto, despite allegations the station is tied to a terrorist group.
Despite more channels, quality original television is becoming harder for viewers to find.
Digital TV subscribers pay marginally more than traditional analog cable subscribers, but get far more channels.
The CRTC has ruled that satellite distributors will be permitted to carry feeds from up to 20 small market television outlets, but must invest a portion of their revenues in a new production fund for small-market local TV.
CPAC is looking less like a community-TV channel and more like a commercial TV network.
Despite owning the Canadian broadcast rights, CanWest Global carried a US broadcast of the Molson Indy in Toronto instead of producing its own.
Low production values of new Canadian shows likely to turn away viewers.
The Quebec television is industry booming while English Canada's is wilting because English productions have to compete with American ones with their higher budgets and bigger stars.
William Houston speculates that if Vancouver-Whistler is awarded the 2010 Winter Olympics, the cost of Canadian television rights will skyrocket. CBC will bear this cost, as CTV and Global have stated their networks will likely not bid.
Proposal by the country's largest cable companies to open the door to 17 high-profile U.S. channels is opposed by Canadian broadcasters, who call it a "cynical cash grab".
New Toronto broadcaster, Toronto/One, owned by Craig Broadcast Systems Inc., will be airing nightly movies rather than conventional television programs.
Antonia Zerbisias writes that based on promotional material, there's nothing groundbreaking, nothing risky and nothing new scheduled for the 2003-2004 television season.
CanWest Global Communications took another step toward integrating its print operations by rationalizing its domestic and foreign news bureaus.
Canadian broadcaster Craig Media has announced a 2003-04 TV schedule dominated by U.S. celebrity talk shows by day and homegrown fare and Hollywood movies in primetime.
Canadian private broadcasters are unveiling 2003-04 primetime schedules that closely resemble U.S. network schedules.
CTV announced its new television season, introducing three new Canadian series and five new American shows for 2003-04.
Private broadcasters like CanWest and CHUM returned from Los Angeles with large quantities of U.S. programming, primarily sitcoms.
Canadians have been conditioned to prefer U.S. drama and no longer seem interested in their own programming.
English drama in Canada is in decline. The Canadian appetite for American shows has reached an all-time high.
CanWest was the largest foreign buyer of U.S. network programming at this year's Los Angeles Screenings.
Survey says hockey remains one of Canada's most powerful symbols – almost tied with CBC.
News programming gives us facts, but drama conveys experience.
One rumour surrounding Moses Znaimer's departure from CHUM is that the company is being primed for sale.
A former National Post columnist describes a culture of bias and intolerance at the newspaper that led her to resign.
CanWest applies for what amounts to its third Alberta television licence – ending its affiliate arrangement with CBC – as CHUM applies for its first two.
Changes to Quebec provincial tax credits mean some of the most popular television series won't be funded.
Craig Broadcasting has secured a $100-million investment from a US investor to launch its new local Toronto station.
Friends fears uncertain federal budget will force $30 million in budget cuts at CBC, leading to layoffs and a decrease in regional programming.
Despite uncertainty over federal budget, CBC plans several major productions, while Canadian TV, film producers lament CTF funding cuts. Friends urges CBC to reinvest in regional programming.
Friends asks CBC to develop new vision centred on local content, presence
