A ChrisD.ca reader sent in these photos of the CTV Olympic Celebration Saturday at The Forks. The Waking Eyes and Sierra Noble performed for the crowd, and Olympic action played all afternoon on the big screens. Mosaic Experiential Marketing is helping put on the...
By Sarah Klein Canada's three major television networks will broadcast a benefit show tonight in support of Haiti. "Canada for Haiti" will air at 9 p.m. CT on CBC, CTV and Global TV, and feature dozens of Canadian actors and musicians. Ryan Reynolds, William Shatner,...
At least two employees of CTV Winnipeg have been assaulted within the last month while leaving work. We've learned that the first incident occurred on October 26 at around 5 p.m. when an employee was struck in the lower body by an unknown male while exiting the CTV...
The future doesn't look good for ten local CTV-owned stations in Ontario, which could all face closure this year if cable companies aren't forced to start paying for their signals. There are 11 stations in Ontario and only CFTO in Toronto makes money, according to...
By Brian Schultz A judge has squashed CTV's mandatory retirement policy, citing it to be unconstitutional. Court of Queen's Bench Justice Albert Clearwater ruled Wednesday that Terry Kenny, a technician at CTV Winnipeg and CKY for nearly 30 years, was wrongfully...
By Sarah Klein The top 10 finalists on CTV's "So You Think You Can Dance Canada" reality competition will make their way to the MTS Centre December 4. The group is travelling across Canada as part of a tour which includes 18 cities. Tickets go on sale Saturday morning...
Just throwing this one out there, as several local media types are currently looking for work. CTV Winnipeg is hiring for a part time web reporter position. The posting advertises 24 hours per week and varying other shifts. Deadline to apply is October 2, 2009. View...
The winner of this season's "Canada's Next Top Model" and proud Winnipegger, Meaghan Waller, will be meeting with her fans on Saturday afternoon. Portage Place Shopping Centre is hosting a meet and greet from 1 to 3 p.m. in Edmonton Court. This will be the first time...
By Sarah Klein 19-year-old Meaghan Waller of Winnipeg is "Canada's Next Top Model." The Oak Park High School graduate impressed the judges in the season's finale on CTV Tuesday night. She beat out runner-up Linsay Willier of Edmonton, and Nikita Kiceluk of Calgary....
Earlier this week CTV released details of their upcoming fall schedule, along with some news surrounding "Corner Gas" creator Brent Butt's new project. On the production slate for the 2010/11 season are two, 13-part comedy series. The first being "Hiccups," executive...
Well over 1000 Manitobans made their way down to Portage Place Shopping Centre on Saturday to show their support for local television as part of CTV's "Save Local TV" campaign. Several dignitaries were on hand, as seen above with Sylvia Kuzyk, including Premier Gary...
Thursday's edition of "The Great Canadian Talk Show" on 92.9 KICK-FM featured CTV Winnipeg General Manager Bill Hanson. Host Marty Gold spent about 35 minutes talking about the TV biz with Hanson, who was only originally scheduled for a 5 minute interview, according...
