I grew up being fascinated with trains. Some of my most treasured memories as a child are of bombing along country roads outside of Brantford, Ont., with my dad (he was behind the wheel) as we chased trains to railroad crossings. That feeling has never changed. I still get a thrill out of watching—and riding … Continue reading Photo gallery: Rocky Mountain Railroad; plus sizzle reel
Last week the Canadian Media Producers Association put on its annual Prime Time in Ottawa conference. There was a theme that I felt throughout Prime Time in Ottawa 2018 that I think was intended but was also a little unexpected and I will sum up that theme as ‘Real Life’. While producers were meeting with … Continue reading Prime Time in Ottawa – A Little Real Life
Some of the most interesting programming available in Canada is coming out of Bell Fibe TV1. The local On Demand channel has debuted stuff like the comedy Touring T.O. and has quickly become the space for folks to break into television. The latest program to debut on Bell Fibe TV1 is Rencontres. Debuting Friday with all … Continue reading Bell’s Rencontres spotlights life in Toronto’s French-speaking enclave
CBC’s Baroness Von Sketch Show, Space’s Wynonna Earp and Showcase’s Travelers are among the nominees for this year’s Rockie Awards. Handed out during the Banff World Media Festival, the Rockie Awards celebrate excellence in television and digital content from around the world, with participation from more than 40 countries. CBC’s The Secret Path is nominated … Continue reading Baroness Von Sketch Show, Wynonna Earp and Travelers top Rockie Awards noms
From a media release: CBC today announced premiere dates for its fall 2016 television season, featuring a diverse and uniquely Canadian slate of six new and 18 returning series including premium drama and comedy, cutting-edge news and investigative content, original documentaries and engaging factual, arts, kids, daytime and sports programming. New primetime series include THIS IS … Continue reading CBC announces fall broadcast dates for new and returning series
