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Two Manitoba Moose games will air on TSN2, beginning with today’s matchup in Toronto against the Marlies.
The second game between the Moose and Marlies will air on Wednesday, February 27. Both games, being produced by Leafs Nation Network, are set for 10 a.m. CT.
By David Paddon, The Canadian Press
TORONTO — Sunday’s battle between the New England Patriots and the L.A. Rams could possibly be the last Super Bowl game to be available in Canada in its original form — ads and all — through American broadcasts.
Until 2017, Canadian viewers were blocked from the full U.S. Super Bowl feeds, including the commercials that are often produced specifically for the event, as domestic broadcasters were able to substitute their own versions of the broadcasts carried by cable and satellite.
By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is making its tax credit for film and video productions permanent and hinting at more help for the industry despite a consultant’s report that called for a reduction.
The tax credit, touted by the province as one of the biggest in Canada, was to expire at the end of this year. But it has proven effective in attracting projects and jobs, Culture Minister Cathy Cox said Tuesday.
By The Canadian Press
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau will follow in the footsteps of two previous prime ministers by appearing in an episode of “Corner Gas.”
The show’s Facebook page said on Saturday that Trudeau will play himself on an episode of “Corner Gas Animated” when its second season debuts this spring on The Comedy Network.
By The Canadian Press
OTTAWA — Federal lawmakers need to make foreign content providers, such as Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Prime, pay their fair share into producing Canadian content, Canada’s broadcast regulator and its public broadcaster argued this week.
What that share looks like, however, remains uncertain as the federal government moves to tear down and rebuild the country’s broadcast and telecom regulations.
Actor Sean Penn is roaming the streets of Winnipeg as part of an upcoming film project, ChrisD.ca has learned.
The Academy Award winner is currently scouting shoot locations in the city. It’s unclear what project Penn is working on or how long he will be in Winnipeg.
UPDATE: Feb. 7 – Brows by G secured a deal with marketing maven Arlene Dickinson for $400,000 and 16 percent of their company.
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A Winnipeg entrepreneur and her company are hopping into the den to sway deep-pocket investors to help them expand operations.
Giovanna Minenna, founder and CEO of Brows by G, will appear on CBC’s “Dragons’ Den” early next month.
By The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG – Who wants to visit Winnipeg in the dead of winter?
“Come on Down!”
