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Link: TVO dropping over-the-air transmission outside Toronto

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From Danny Globerman of CBC News:

Link: TVO dropping over-the-air transmission outside Toronto
Ontario’s public broadcaster is about to become less available to the public.

TVO is eliminating its over-the-air signal, except in Toronto, on July 31 in an effort to save $1 million a year.

“This announcement reflects the reality of today’s media environment,” said TVO Chief Executive Officer Lisa de Wilde in a news release.

“TVO has to make tough choices about where to allocate resources in order to move forward with the strategic priorities of digital learning and high-quality current-affairs journalism, as well as cover inflationary pressures.” Continue reading.

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Link: All eyes on Blais, Joly at Prime Time in Ottawa

From Bill Brioux of Brioux.tv:

Link: All eyes on Blais, Joly at Prime Time in Ottawa
The 22nd annual Prime Time in Ottawa industry conference — a good place to take Canada’s TV temperature — kicked off Thursday. Bell Media’s least favourite CRTC chair, Jean-Pierre Blais, managed to duck in and out without a single question about those Super Bowl ads. Continue reading. 

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Link: Women Behind Canadian TV: Karen Walton

From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:

Link: Women Behind Canadian TV: Karen Walton
“All of my experience has been in male-dominated rooms, with two exceptions: Straight Up, and Suzette Couture’s The City. Some were awesome experiences, some were not. In hindsight, I dealt with the inherent challenges of the Not Awesome poorly. The key to any success was to ‘be cool’, be ‘pleasant to work with’, be ‘one of the boys’; I usually did that well. I did not realize I was fulfilling some fucked-up fantasies on that front, in certain situations.” Continue reading. 

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Featured, Heartland

Comments and queries for the week of February 3

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Hunting for a Heartland tune
Good morning, I have a question about a particular song that was played in a Heartland at the end of Episode 6 in Season 9. It is called “Everybody Needs Love Today” by Becca Gibson and Michael Logen. I am trying to find this song to purchase and having no luck at all. I was wondering if you can guide me in a right direction? Thank you for your time. —Sharon (Huge fan of Heartland)

Wow, this turned into quite the adventure for me. The only place I was able to find a link to Becca’s song was here. Enjoy!

Hi! My husband and I love Murdoch Mysteries. The show is very simply the best!! Could you please let me know when Thomas Craig, as Inspector Brackenreid, will be returning? We very much miss him! Thank you! —Bonnie

The folks over at Murdoch Mysteries refuse to give me an exact date, but I can confirm Inspector Brackenreid will return before the end of Season 10. 

Would like to know when the series of Bad Blood starts, please? —Sonia

City hasn’t revealed and airdate for the limited-run series yet, but once they do we’ll let you know!

Mary Kills People. What a dumb name for a show. The storyline is dumb as well. Don’t think that show will last. Reality shows are where it’s at. Highway Thru Hell and Heavy Rescue: 401. Mr. D and Schitt’s Creek are the only watchable Canadian-made shows on right now. Sad :( —Karen

CBC cancels This Life after two seasons
Unbelievable. Bad decision. Best drama CBC has produced to date. Back into the cobwebs of yesteryear for our national broadcaster. Perhaps Rick Mercer can replace Peter Mansbridge if you need to economize but why cancel a good thing when it’s working????? —Merilyn

 

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Link: CMPA Prime Time: Talking points take centre stage; Can Cancon still thrive?

From Etan Vlessing of Cartt.ca:

Link: CMPA Prime Time: Talking points take centre stage; Can Cancon still thrive?
As the CMPA’s Prime Time conference debated the economics behind who’s making and buying content in a rapidly-changing global media business, attention turned Thursday to 6 out of 10, 8 out of 10 and 10 out of ten.

No, delegates weren’t talking judging for Olympic figure skating.

The conference held a debate over Canada in the emerging digital age, and specifically whether or not the current Canadian-content points system should be retained or revamped to ensure innovation and growth. (Readers will remember this has been a serious bone of contention between the CRTC and producers through 2016) Continue reading.

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