Media Industry News

Movie theatre 'visionary': Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob praised as he plans retirement

TORONTO — Movie theatre giant Cineplex Inc. says president and chief executive Ellis Jacob will retire at the end of next year, in what industry watchers say marks the end of an era for the company.

Jun 27, 2025 10:40 AM Read more >

Corus Entertainment cuts employee costs by 7% in Q3 as TV revenue struggles continue

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. slashed seven per cent of employee costs in its most recent quarter, as the company says it will continue to look for savings amid an advertising revenue slump.

Jun 26, 2025 9:06 AM Read more >

Don Cherry, 91, signs off podcast after 313 episodes, future uncertain

Famed Canadian sportscaster Don Cherry signed off from his podcast for the final time — or so it seemed. The 91-year-old Cherry had hosted "Don Cherry's Grapevine Podcast" since November 2019, producing 313 episodes in total.

Jun 25, 2025 12:28 PM Read more >

Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act

OTTAWA — Google's representatives are asking the federal broadcast regulator to exercise caution and restraint in regulating online platforms. They say there is no rationale for the CRTC imposing traditional regulatory tools on online platforms.

Jun 25, 2025 8:56 AM Read more >