From Alex Strachan at Postmedia News:
From Bill Brownstein of The Gazette:
CBC operating budget cut by $115 million
It’s the worst-kept secret in Canadian television. By 2014-15, CBC’s operating budget will shed $115 million, as part of Canada’s 2012 federal budget. In the same timeframe, Telefilm Canada will shed $10.6 million, while the National Film Board of Canada will shed $6.7 million. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is relatively lucky, as a $400,000 funding reduction is on tap for 2013–14.
CBC sent a press release on March 29, 2012. The press release states that its 2015: Everyone, Every way strategy will work around the budget reductions. Lobby groups and unions aren’t quite as sanguine about CBC’s budget cuts, including the Canadian Media Guild, ACTRA, and Friends of Canadian Broadcasting.
The Canadian Centre for Policy Studies applauds the budget cuts, as the CCPS calls for CBC’s “inevitable privatization.”
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Sarah tells Mitch the truth about her case, despite the potential danger this exposes her to. Meanwhile, Abby makes an important discovery with the help of Martin Moxon’s widow.
W5, CTV – “Senior’s Moments” and “Star’s Trek”
In an all-new investigation, W5 explores the shocking number of assaults in Ontario seniors’ homes. On Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ET on CTV and CTV Mobile TV, “Senior’s Moments” reveals that in just one year, there have been a staggering 1,788 resident-to-resident attacks in extended care facilities in Ontario. W5 further uncovers the changing face of nursing home patients: elderly and frail, near end-of-life patients are now living in mixed populations with patients aged 18 years and older. With the systemic closure of psychiatric hospitals in Ontario, long-term care facilities have become a dumping ground for violent patients in need of psychiatric care.
In the second story of the evening, W5 takes an in-depth look at the life and times of William Shatner. The iconic Canadian actor has a career on stage, screen, as a writer and director that spans seven decades and is still going strong. “Star’s Trek” features an insightful and candid interview and key moments from Shatner’s career. The W5 profile airs on the eve of Shatner’s role as host THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS the next night, Sunday, April 1 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV.
From a media release:
GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT LIVE IN VANCOUVERÂ
A mix of diverse and compelling guests have been confirmed for next week’s sold-out Vancouver tapings of CBC Television’s flagship late-night program, GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT. Between Tuesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 5, GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT will be taped at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre.
Scheduled live guests include: Grey’s Anatomy star and award-winning Canadian film actress Sandra Oh; Hollywood actress – and social activist – Daryl Hannah; Canadian business magnate and denizen of CBC’s DRAGONS’ DEN Jim Treliving; Canadian Forces veteran, motivational speaker and advocate for wounded soldiers Paul Franklin; and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson.
In addition, a host of special features starring comedian Brent Butt; former prime minister Kim Campbell; CBC Radio 3’s Grant Lawrence; actor Cameron Bright; Director of the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Dr. Julio Montaner; primatologist, anthropologist, and UN Messenger of Peace, Jane Goodall; CBC News correspondent Ian Hanomansing; Canucks’ anthem singer Mark Donnelly; and the infamous The Green Men will air throughout the week.
Viewers will also experience music from Mother Mother and Nick Gilder (of Sweeny Todd), who will perform his Canadian Classic “Roxy Rollerâ€. Vancouverites will also be able to hear Stroumboulopoulos on CBC Radio One, by tuning into:
Fans of GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT can follow Stroumboulopoulos’ week on the West Coast on Twitter @Strombo, using the hashtag #gtonight. All episodes will be available online at http://www.cbc.ca/strombo.
