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Funding for Canadian scripted shows, children's TV facing steep decline, report says

Funding for Canadian scripted shows, children's TV facing steep decline, report says

A report says Canadian scripted shows, children’s programs and documentaries are projected to see a nearly $200 million drop in financing from the country's private broadcasters over the next five years.
Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report

Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report

An association representing the live music industry says budget-conscious concertgoers are getting pickier about which shows they go to and spending less money when they get there, posing “a worrisome trend” for an industry facing economic uncertaint
B.C. video game sector sees fewer studios, more jobs, says ESAC report

B.C. video game sector sees fewer studios, more jobs, says ESAC report

Despite their decline, larger video game studios are continuing to get a foothold in the B.C. market, raising full-time employment numbers and average salaries in 2024
What TV series, movies are in production across Metro Vancouver right now

What TV series, movies are in production across Metro Vancouver right now

Cameras are rolling for new seasons of "Tracker," "Fire Country" and "Resident Alien," among others.
Canadians behind Oscar-nominated residential school doc 'Sugarcane' hope to ‘illuminate the truth’

Canadians behind Oscar-nominated residential school doc 'Sugarcane' hope to ‘illuminate the truth’

Ed Archie NoiseCat says he's excited his son Julian Brave NoiseCat's documentary about a residential school in Canada has been nominated for an Oscar — and he hopes the recognition will bring more awareness about the abuses committed there.
U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

"Now is not the time for Canada to invite retaliation on trade issues from the incoming administration," the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says.
Vancouver’s PWHL prospects face uphill battle, says UBC prof

Vancouver’s PWHL prospects face uphill battle, says UBC prof

Vancouver's high cost of living, the PWHL's salaries and long travel times from cities in the east could make an expansion unlikely in the near future, says expert
CRTC to hold hearing on impact of global streamers on Canadian broadcasting

CRTC to hold hearing on impact of global streamers on Canadian broadcasting

OTTAWA — The CRTC is looking at how the Canadian broadcasting system can survive the shift away from traditional TV to international streamers.
'Big shakeup' at Richmond Olympic venue after CEO's $403K salary revealed

'Big shakeup' at Richmond Olympic venue after CEO's $403K salary revealed

The Richmond Olympic Oval's CEO George Duncan was paid more than the City of Richmond's manager in 2023; Duncan says his contract factored in the temporary term but one councillor questions the decision-making process.
'Shogun' — filmed in the Tri-Cities — picks up four Golden Globes

'Shogun' — filmed in the Tri-Cities — picks up four Golden Globes

"Shogun," which was filmed in Port Moody, Belcarra and Coquitlam, won big on the television side of the Golden Globes.