Media in Canada

Canadian TV Icon Mike Holmes Joins CTV, Announces New Series HOLMES FAMILY RESCUE

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
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The new partnership is anchored by the development and production of the all-new original television series HOLMES FAMILY RESCUE, featuring Holmes teaming up with his children Mike Jr. and Sherry in their biggest show yet,a Summer 2020 tent-pole series for CTV.

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  • The new partnership is anchored by the development and production of the all-new original television series HOLMES FAMILY RESCUE, featuring Holmes teaming up with his children Mike Jr. and Sherry in their biggest show yet,a Summer 2020 tent-pole series for CTV.
  • Something never seen before from Mike Holmes, the CTV Original Series HOLMES FAMILY RESCUEis an all-new lifestyle program featuring the fan-favourite TV host and professional contractor taking on the biggest and most challenging journey of his career.
  • "We're very happy that Mike Holmes has chosen CTV as his new home," said Mike Cosentino, President, Content and Programming, Bell Media.
  • Now joined by Sherry and Mike Jr. for HOLMES FAMILY RESCUE toheadline Summer 2020 on CTV, we're also thrilled to introduce construction's first family to help anchor our newly rebranded CTV Life Channel."

CTV Unveils 2019/20 Primetime Schedule, Featuring Dynamic Dramas with Big Stars and Big Stories

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
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CTV's fall lineup features strong female leads across new and returning programs, and a slate of dynamic dramas that will keep Canadians on the edge of their seats, and a hot new Wednesday night filled with this year's most buzzed-about new series .

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  • CTV's fall lineup features strong female leads across new and returning programs, and a slate of dynamic dramas that will keep Canadians on the edge of their seats, and a hot new Wednesday night filled with this year's most buzzed-about new series .
  • Mike Cosentino, Bell Media's President of Content and Programming, is set to present the 2019/20 schedule today at the #CTVUpfront in Toronto.
  • "The CTV Fall schedule is the complete package, featuring the most sought-after, star-studded new programs with heart, launching alongside a veteran core of Top 20 franchises," said Mike Cosentino, President, Content and Programming, Bell Media.
  • CTV Top 20 records incorporate data beginning in 2004; Audiences prior to August 31, 2009 are based on BBM Nielsen Media Research Mark II meters.

Chris Clearfield and András Tilcsik Win National Business Book Award

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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TORONTO, June 5, 2019 /CNW/ - Chris Clearfield and Andrs Tilcsik have won the National Business Book Award for their book, Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It, published by Allen Lane.

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  • TORONTO, June 5, 2019 /CNW/ - Chris Clearfield and Andrs Tilcsik have won the National Business Book Award for their book, Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It, published by Allen Lane.
  • "The National Business Book Award is a very important program recognizing our country's finest business writers, many of whom have a global perspective.
  • The National Business Book Award jury is chaired by Peter Mansbridge, former Chief Correspondent, CBC Television News.
  • The National Business Book Award is an annual celebration of Canadian authors of outstanding non-fiction business-related books.

Bell Media Confirms 70 Original Productions for 2019/2020 Season

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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An all-new six-pack of LETTERKENNY premieres Oct. 11 on Crave as production gets set to begin on another season this summer

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  • An all-new six-pack of LETTERKENNY premieres Oct. 11 on Crave as production gets set to begin on another season this summer
    TORONTO, June 5, 2019 /CNW/ - In advance of tomorrow's #CTVUpfront, Bell Media confirmed today its first wave of new and returning original entertainment programming for the 2019/20 season.
  • With 31 new original programs announced to date, and more to be confirmed in the coming days and weeks, a total of 70 original English-language programs will be produced in the coming season in partnership with independent production companies and in-house at Bell Media Studios.
  • "Bell Media and our talented development and production teams are proud to work closely with the country's very bestindependentpartners to create exceptional original programming right here in Canada," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media.
  • With Canada's top programs, including original programs and homegrown hits, more Canadians make Bell Media their choice for viewing than any other media company.

Bolstered by New Acquisitions, New CTV Suite of Specialty Channels to Be Unveiled Sept. 12

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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Big name talent Julia Ormond, Helen Hunt, Paul Reiser, Patrick Dempsey, and Alan Tudyk come to CTV Specialties

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  • Big name talent Julia Ormond, Helen Hunt, Paul Reiser, Patrick Dempsey, and Alan Tudyk come to CTV Specialties
    TORONTO, June 5, 2019 /CNW/ - Leveraging Canada's #1 entertainment brand, CTV, Bell Media confirmed today in advance of tomorrow's #CTVUpfront the debut of rebranded specialty channels CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Sci-Fi Channel, CTV Drama Channel, and CTV Life Channel on Sept.12.
  • The new brands are the next evolution of The Comedy Network, Space, Bravo, and Gusto, respectively.
  • The announcement comes following a year of unprecedented 20% growth for Bell Media Entertainment Specialty channels.
  • Comedy, Space, and Bravo have all increased their ranking within Top 10 list of Entertainment Specialties, while Gusto is now ranked among the Top 20.

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Brings Bob Gold & Associates into the Ring for Its Corporate Communications

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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Anthem Sports & Entertainment , a global multiplatform media company, has selected Bob Gold & Associates , a nationally recognized technology and entertainment public relations agency, to execute its corporate communications programs to elevate and educate key audiences about the companys diverse sports properties, programming, multiple global networks and its passionate fans.

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  • Anthem Sports & Entertainment , a global multiplatform media company, has selected Bob Gold & Associates , a nationally recognized technology and entertainment public relations agency, to execute its corporate communications programs to elevate and educate key audiences about the companys diverse sports properties, programming, multiple global networks and its passionate fans.
  • Bob Gold & Associates is widely recognized for elevating networks, building brands and helping drive greater distribution while attracting the advertising community, said Leonard Asper, CEO of Anthem Sports & Entertainment.
  • They have all the right media connections and entertainment expertise to get our story told where it matters most.
  • This is an electrifying global multiplatform media company that offers a variety of unique viewing experiences and is home to a passionate consumer fan base, said Bob Gold, president & CEO, Bob Gold & Associates.

Bell Media must respect rights of workers in digital restructuring plans

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
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TORONTO, May 9, 2019 /CNW/ - The union representing local TV news staff across the CTV chain has made it clear to Bell Media that its restructuring plans cannot leave media workers out in the cold.

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  • TORONTO, May 9, 2019 /CNW/ - The union representing local TV news staff across the CTV chain has made it clear to Bell Media that its restructuring plans cannot leave media workers out in the cold.
  • "Today's announcement from CTV of its shift to 'digital-first' airing of local news stories on the Internet was inevitable," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.
  • Dias cautioned Bell Media of its responsibility to guide news staff through the technological changes in job responsibilities, as it is expected that some journalists and field staff will need to acquire new digital skills.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Torstar Corporation: Result of Voting for Directors at Annual Meeting of Class A Shareholders

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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Torstar Corporation is a broadly based media company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TS.B).

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  • Torstar Corporation is a broadly based media company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TS.B).
  • Its businesses include the Toronto Star, Canada's largest daily newspaper, six regional daily newspapers in Ontario including The Hamilton Spectator; English-language StarMetro newspapers in several Canadian cities; more than 80 weekly community newspapers in Ontario; flyer distribution services; and digital properties including thestar.com, wheels.ca, save.ca, toronto.com, a number of regional online sites and eyeReturn Marketing.
  • Torstar also holds a majority interest in VerticalScope, a North American vertically-focused digital media company.

Canadian Journalism Initiative to Promote Human Rights, Gender Equality and Press Freedom Worldwide Ramps Up

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Friday, May 3, 2019
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Canadian media partners include Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), Bell Media/CTV News, CBC, Corus/Global TV, La Presse, and the National Post.

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  • Canadian media partners include Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), Bell Media/CTV News, CBC, Corus/Global TV, La Presse, and the National Post.
  • Local journalists will produce stories on human rights and work to foster gender equality.
  • The mission of Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is for everyone in the world to be aware of their human rights.
  • Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) trains journalists worldwide to cover human rights issues ethically and objectively.

Nominees Announced for the Inaugural National Magazine Awards: B2B

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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TORONTO, April 30, 2019 /CNW/ -The National Media Awards Foundation is proudly presenting the nominees of the 2019 National Magazine Awards: B2B.

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  • TORONTO, April 30, 2019 /CNW/ -The National Media Awards Foundation is proudly presenting the nominees of the 2019 National Magazine Awards: B2B.
  • This is why the National Media Awards Foundation launched the National Magazine Awards: B2B in 2019: so the hard-working professionals of the B2B sector could be celebrated and recognized by their peers.
  • The inaugural year of the program was a great success, and we would like to thank the B2B publishing community for their heartwarming support.
  • For the inaugural Best Publisher award, the two outstanding nominees: Franchise Canada (Canadian Franchise Association) and Les Affaires (TC Media).