CTV Puts So You Think You Can Dance Canada in The Spotlight with its Biggest Promotional Campaign in History

Putting its best foot forward, CTV today announced its biggest promotional campaign ever for a television series on the network.

Canadian Idol Ends as So You Think You Can Dance Canada Begins: Week of September 8 Kicks Off Fall TV Season on CTV

Summer's favourite television hit says goodbye as Fall's most-anticipated new series begins when CTV's new television season debuts the week of September 8.

More Flashpoint in the Crosshairs: CTV Orders Second Season of Hit Original Series

CTV has ordered a second season of its hit original series Flashpoint from Toronto-based Pink Sky Entertainment and Avamar Entertainment.

Pull Over! Sgt. Cam Woolley Joins CP24's Breaking News Team

Toronto, ON (August 23, 2008) - CP24, Toronto's breaking news channel, confirmed today that popular Ontario Provincial Police officer Cam Woolley is retiring from the force and will join the channel this fall as its new Traffic and Safety Specialist.

Put on Your Dancing Shoes! CTV Announces Highly-Anticipated Premiere of So You Think You Can Dance Canada, September 11

Toronto, ON (August 21, 2008) - It's time for Canada to dance! CTV announced today that the eagerly-awaited So You Think You Can Dance Canada will kick off its first season Thursday, September 11 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV, with encore episodes premiering Sunday, September 14 on MuchMusic (go to ctv.ca and muchmusic.com to confirm local broadcast times).

Viewers Go to the Fringe When Fall's Big-Buzz Series Gets a Super-Simulcast Series Premiere, Sept. 9 on Both CTV and 'A'

This fall's most-anticipated new series is getting a super-simulcast series premiere in Canada.

Canada AM Goes Inside CFB Petawawa as Our Soldiers Prepare for Duty in Afghanistan

CTV's Canada AM broadcasts live from Canadian Forces Base Petawawa on Friday, August 15, as Canadian troops prepare for their upcoming tour of duty in Afghanistan - 2,500 soldiers from CFB Petawawa will be deployed to Kandahar over the next few weeks.

Last Female Standing Eliminated from CTV's Canadian Idol; Five Guys Remain

It's official: the next Canadian Idol will be a guy. Amberly Thiessen, the last female in the competition, was eliminated on tonight's live CTV broadcast, leaving five males to duke it out for the 2008 title.

'So You Think You Can Dance' Finale is Summer's Most-Watched Television Event

Last night's So You Think You Can Dance finale on CTV is the most-watched television program of the summer with a record 1.92 million viewers, preliminary overnight data from BBM Nielsen Media Research confirms today.

Viva La Vida! Thursday, July 31 is Coldplay Day on CTV

Shortly before they hit the stage at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto for their second consecutive sold-out concert tomorrow night, CTV welcomes Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland to its Queen Street studios for two live interviews.

August Programming Keeps Summer Hot on CTV

Legendary Songstress Anne Murray to Mentor and Perform on Canadian Idol

She has sold more than 50 million albums and is one of Canada's most enduring national treasures - and she's coming to Canadian Idol.

The Police to Appear on CTV's Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...

CTV Montreal Appoints Todd van der Heyden To Its Flagship Newscast at 6 p.m.

CTV Montreal announced today that Todd van der Heyden will become the new Co-Anchor for the station's flagship newscast at 6 p.m.

Bullseye: Flashpoint Delivers 1.1 Million Viewers Thursday Night on CTV

In its Thursday night debut, CTV's Flashpoint was right on target, winning its time period for the third week in a row and matching its series premiere audience of 1.1 million viewers.

Bryan Adams, Tom Jones, Simple Plan and Gavin Rossdale Announced as Canadian Idol's First Wave of Guests

As Canada said goodbye to the latest competitor to be eliminated, Quebec's Katherine St- Laurent, Canadian Idol host Ben Mulroney revealed the first group of music stars who will be appearing and performing on the series throughout the rest of the season.

Flashpoint Sets Sights On New Target: Summer's Hottest Drama Moves to Thursdays at 10 p.m., Beginning July 24 on CTV

After dominating Friday nights for the past two weeks in a row, summer's hottest drama is moving to television's biggest night.

CTV Airs Encore Broadcast of Flashpoint Episode 2, July 20

A father takes desperate measures to save his daughter's life in an encore broadcast of Flashpoint on Sunday, July 20 at 10 p.m. ET on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

CTV's Dr. Marla Shapiro to Receive National Award for Commitment to Family Medicine

CTV's Dr. Marla Shapiro to Receive National Award for Commitment to Family Medicine CTV confirmed today that CTV News' Health and Medical Expert Dr. Marla Shapiro will be honoured with an Award of Excellence from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) for her lifelong commitment and dedication to family medicine in Canada.

CTV's Flashpoint Debuts #1 in Canada: #1 in the U.S.

CTV's "reverse" simulcast of its original series Flashpoint debuted #1 in both Canada and the U.S. on Friday night.

'Live the Drama!' Viewers Can Star in Their Very Own CTV 'Bouncing Ball' Promo

Ever wonder what it feels like to be a CTV star? This summer, residents of Toronto and Vancouver can find out!

Two Women + Eight Men = Canadian Idol's Top 10

And then there were 10. Following performance episodes on Monday and Tuesday, the most uneven gender split of Canadian Idol Top 10 finalists yet was revealed tonight during the last semi-final results show of the season on CTV.

School is Back in Session on CTV with High School Musical: Get in the Picture

The phenomenal success of the High School Musical experience is brought to life this summer in an all-new original reality series that features talented teens as they compete for a chance of a lifetime on High School Musical: Get in the Picture, debuting Sunday, July 20 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV.

CTV Presents Timely Encore Broadcast of Original Movie Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story

ðJust as controversial figure Henry Morgentaler was named to the Order of Canada this week, CTV announced today the timely encore broadcast of the Original Movie Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story on Saturday, July 5 at 8 p.m. ET (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

CTV's Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... Completes Production of Four Episodes with Top-Notch International Guest Lineup

With filming of four episodes of the highly anticipated new series Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... complete, CTV announced today the initial guest lineup for the groundbreaking new music television series.

July Programming Explodes with Scorching Series Premieres

Flashpoint, Greek and High School Musical: Get in the Picture premiere while Canadian Idol, Instant Star, The Hills, So You Think You Can Dance and Mad Men continue with all-new episodes this July on CTV.

Flashpoint Joins Summer Series Lineup at CTV.ca

Flashpoint, the gripping new original CTV and CBS co-production about an elite Toronto police team, will be streamed online on the new CTV Video Player at CTV.ca after its world premiere on July 11.

One Moment Changes Everything: High-Stakes Drama Flashpoint Targets CTV, July 11

Explosive scenarios, defused in a flash! Follow the exploits of a highly-skilled tactical team trained to get inside the heads of the most dangerous suspects, in the world premiere of the new CTV Original Series Flashpoint, airing Fridays at 10 p.m. ET, beginning July 11 on CTV and CTV HD East/West (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

College. It's a Rush. Freshman Season of Greek Fridays at 9 p.m. ET Beginning July 4 on CTV

Frats, sororities, back-stabbing and hazing...CTV is going Greek and what a rush it will be!

CTV News is the Big Winner with 10 RTNDA Awards

Canada's most-watched news team is also the most-honoured, taking home an impressive 10 awards at the annual RTNDA National and Network gala tonight - more than any other broadcaster.

CTV #1 in the World with 69 Medals at the 2008 PROMAX and BDA Awards in New York

CTV has been recognized with more awards than any other broadcaster in the world at the 2008 PROMAX and BDA Awards in New York City this week.

Get Those Fingers Warmed Up - It's Time to Vote for the Next Canadian Idol!

The Canadian Idol judges have done their part, now it's Canada's turn. CTV announced today details on how viewers can vote for their favourite Canadian Idol performers.

Lloyd Robertson Delivers! CTV News Team Remains #1 with Canadians

The talent was too good and the stakes too high. On tonight's Canadian Idol broadcast on CTV, it was revealed that the standard group of 22 semifinalists would expand to 24 this season to accommodate the wealth of talent seen by the judges during this week's Top 200 episodes.

Wealth of Talent Expands Canadian Idol Finalist Selection by Two to 24

The talent was too good and the stakes too high. On tonight's Canadian Idol broadcast on CTV, it was revealed that the standard group of 22 semifinalists would expand to 24 this season to accommodate the wealth of talent seen by the judges during this week's Top 200 episodes.

Degrassi: TNG Becomes First Canadian Television Series to Launch in vSide Virtual World

Degrassi may be closing its doors for the summer, but fans can stay connected with their favourite characters and other viewers through the latest phenomenon in social entertainment, vSide.

CTV Saves 'The Hockey Theme, Acquires Exclusive Rights to 'Canada's Second National Anthem'

CTV Inc., together with Copyright Music & Visuals, today announced that CTV Inc. has acquired all rights to 'The Hockey Theme' in perpetuity, preserving the song's legacy and ensuring it will be heard on national television for years to come.

Canada AM Returns to its Original Format beginning Monday, June 9

Homegrown Hilarity Returns With Comedy Now!, June 14 on CTV

Canadian Idol Returns at #1 with 1.5 Million Viewers

Canadian Idol is back at the top of charts. The non-simulcast Season 6 premiere on CTV attracted 1.5 million viewers, winning the night in all demos and attracting 35% more viewers than the next most-watched program last night, Moment of Truth (CTV/FOX, 1.1 million).

Canada's Walk of Fame Cements Another Legendary Group of Canadians into the Sidewalks of Toronto

latest group of inductees to Canada's Walk of Fame were announced today, and include Canadian-bred, internationally recognized names representing the best of Canadian talent from the arts, music, film, fashion, sports and innovation.

Double Vision: Fall 2008 Schedules Announced for CTV and "A"

Toronto, ON (June 2, 2008) - CTV announced today the Fall 2008 schedule for CTV, Canada's #1 network, along with the first ever cross-country, Fall 2008 Schedule for

CTV Explores the Birth of a Terrorist in the CTV Original Movie The Terrorist Next Door, June 15

How did the quiet streets of Montreal create a terrorist intent on bombing LAX airport? Inspired by real-life events, the timely CTV Original Movie The Terrorist Next Door premieres Sunday, June 15 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV.

CTV Cranks Up the Heat with Hot New Episodes This June

Canadian Idol, Instant Star, The Hills, Million Dollar Password and Mad Men premiere, Without a Trace and Law & Order: Criminal Intent return with all-new episodes, and Degrassi: TNG, Gossip Girl and Robson Arms say goodbye this June on CTV.

Regis Philbin Hosts Million Dollar Password, Premiering June 1 on CTV

One of television's classic game shows gets a makeover, as Million Dollar Password premieres with big celebrities, bigger stakes and a $1 million jackpot.

Primetime Diagnosis: CTV's Grey's Anatomy is Canada's Most-Watched Drama in 2007/2008

On Eve of Premiere This Sunday, CTV Original Movie Elijah Hailed By Top Critics

American Idol Season Finale Up 18% as 3.1 Million Watch David Cook Crowned on CTV

David Cook's coronation as the seventh American Idol was watched by 3.1 million viewers last night on CTV, up 18% compared to last year.

Oprah Focuses Attention on Canadian Children's Activists Craig and Marc Kielburger, May 26

Toronto (May 22, 2008) - Oprah makes dreams come true, and next week she is teaming up with Canadian activists Craig and Marc Kielburger to help them achieve their dream of ending poverty and exploitation of children around world.

David and David Huff and Puff and Blow The House Down

The one-two jab of American Idol and Dancing With the Stars scored a big knockout punch on CTV last night.

So You Think You Can Dance Jazzes Up CTV's Summer Schedule

OMG! Gossip Girl, The Hills and Instant Star Premiere on CTV

CTV Programming Highlights, May 19 - 30

So You Think You Can Dance, Moment of Truth, Without a Trace and Gossip Girl return with all-new episodes, American Idol and Dancing With the Stars crown a winner, Criminal Minds, Grey's Anatomy, Lost and CSI: NY say goodbye with explosive season finales, and a Canadian political hero is celebrated, this May on CTV.

Season 6 of Canadian Idol Blows the Lid Off Summer, June 3 on CTV

The official start to Summer is set for Tuesday, June 3 at 9 p.m. ET when the remarkable sixth edition of Canadian Idol premieres on CTV (go to idol.CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

Attention all Citizen Journalists! Viewers Report the News With the Launch of MyNews.CTV.ca

CTV welcomed a possible 10 million* new video journalists to Canada's #1 news team today with the launch of the new user-generated website MyNews.ctv.ca.

Fresh and Hot: CTV Reveals Big-Buzz Summer Schedule

CTV revealed a summer schedule today starring this summer's most-buzzed-about new series, High School Musical: Summer Session.

Smoking Hot, Golden Globe Winning Drama Mad Men Lights Up CTV, June 8

Find Out What Lengths Some Guys Will Go To For That Extra Inch in the CTV Original Documentary S&M: Short and Male, May 24

Do height-challenged men come up short against their counterparts when it comes to love, work and life?

CTV's Law & Order: SVU Topples House as Most-Watched Drama of the Week

Tuesday's Law & Order: SVU on CTV is the most-watched drama of the week with 2.14 million viewers, up an impressive 28% compared to Fall 2007.

Cliffhanger Endings and Stellar Guest Stars Brighten up May on CTV

Canada's #1 primetime schedule is bursting with fresh new episodes, finales and premieres throughout the month of May on CTV. Programming highlights for May 1 - 18 include:

Crime and Comedy Collide in the Two and a Half Men and CSI Crossover Episodes, May 5 and 8 on A-Channel/ASN and CTV

The writers from two of television's hottest series - Two and a Half Men and CSI - swap jobs for the first time ever to pen special crossover episodes of each others' shows on Monday, May 5 on A-Channel/ASN and Thursday, May 8 on CTV.

"NO": One Word Changes a Nation in the Timely CTV Original Movie Elijah, May 25

The Meech Lake Accord: a political crisis that left the country teetering on the edge.

CTV and MTV Funded Canadian Series 4REAL Honoured with Special United Nations Screening in New York City Today

The United Nations is honouring 4REAL, the CTV and MTV in Canada eight-part original documentary series, with a special screening of 4REAL Yawanawa at UN headquarters today in New York City.

New Robson Arms Online Contest, 'Robson Arms Rent Control,' Gives Away Up to $12,000 in Free Rent, Beginning May 5

It's a renter's or homeowner's dream! Beginning Monday, May 5, Canadians have the opportunity to win up to $12,000 towards their rent or mortgage payments for one year by virtually stepping into Robson Arms and playing the "Robson Arms Rent Control" game at robsonarms.CTV.ca.

ABC Studios' Lost, Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives: Now Online at CTV.ca

Viewers who missed the return of Lost and Grey's Anatomy to the CTV schedule last night can log on to their computers to watch the episodes right now at CTV.ca.

Just in time for Spring Cleaning, Josh Freed admits his "Order Disorder" in the CTV Original Documentary My Messy Life, May 17

Josh Freed is a self-confessed mess. The Montreal Gazette journalist/author's office is shockingly disorganized, yet he claims that his best work is born from the chaos.

The JUNO Effect: Feist Sees 153% Bump in Sales Following Appearance on CTV Broadcast

The 2008 JUNO Awards did more than just spotlight Canada's musical talent and rock out with stellar TV ratings - it increased CD sales as well.

Degrassi: The Next Generation Nominated for GLAAD Award; Adamo Ruggiero to Present at the 19th Annual Red Carpet Affair in Los Angeles

Degrassi's Adamo Ruggiero and Lauren Collins are heading to Hollywood to represent the internationally acclaimed Canadian drama series, Degrassi: The Next Generation, which is a nominee in the "Drama Series" category at the 19th Annual GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Awards.

Moonlight Returns to Take a Bite out of Fridays, April 25 on CTV

Vampire drama Moonlight flies back onto CTV's Friday night lineup with all-new episodes beginning Friday, April 25 at 9 p.m. ET on CTV.

CTV Announces the Final Three Judges for So You Think You Can Dance Canada

CTV announced today the additional So You Think You Can Dance Canada judges set to spark dance fever across the country.

The JUNO Effect: Feist Sees 153% Bump in Sales Following Appearance on CTV Broadcast

Toronto, ON (April 17, 2008) - The 2008 JUNO Awards did more than just spotlight Canada's musical talent and rock out with stellar TV ratings - it increased CD sales as well.

Canada's Top Local Anchors Gather in the Nation's Capital for CTV's Celebration of Local News

No One Left Behind: Canadian Idol Announces Innovative Last Chance Audition Stop on the 2008 Tour

CTV Programming Highlights, April 14 - 30

Grey's Anatomy, Lost and Robson Arms return with all-new episodes this April on CTV.

It's Time to Renew the Lease! Robson Arms Returns with Season 3, Beginning April 28 on CTV

You've Reached 9-1-1. Hold Please...W-FIVE Investigates Problems Within Canada's 911 System, April 12 on CTV

What would you do if you dialed 911 and were put on hold? Shockingly, W-FIVE has found that some 911 call centres across the country are forced to operate without the resources they require, potentially putting Canadians' lives at risk.

CTV and A-Channel Celebrate Local News

Local newscasts from CTV and A-Channel stations have been a vital part of Canadian communities since the 1950s - telling the stories that matter the most to millions of Canadians and supporting the causes that contribute and build our neighbourhoods.

1.45 Million Viewers Make The 2008 JUNO Awards Second Most-Watched Ever on CTV

Last night's broadcast of The 2008 JUNO Awards on CTV was the most-watched program of the night on Canadian television with 1.45 million viewers.

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 JUNO Awards in Total for Feist!

She's taken the world by storm and now taken home the most hardware at this weekend's JUNO Awards.

CTV Announces Tr‚ Armstrong and Jean Marc Genereux as So You Think You Can Dance Canada Judges

These dancing experts are not afraid to tell it like it is! CTV announced today the esteemed judging panel for So You Think You Can Dance Canada.

CTV Announces Leah Miller as Host of So You Think You Can Dance Canada

CTV announced today that Leah Miller has been named the host of CTV's newest original series, So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Currently host of the MuchMusic series MuchOnDemand, Miller's first assignment is to join the So You Think You Can Dance Canada cross-country audition tour, waltzing into Vancouver on Monday, April 7.

Elvis Costello and Elton John to Make a Television Spectacle for CTV

Toronto, ON (April 2, 2008) - Two of the most respected musicians in the world will collaborate on an extraordinary new television series, it was announced today.

Papparazzi Alert! Canadian Music's Hottest Stars Descend Upon the Red Carpet for eTalk at the JUNOS, April 6 on CTV

Before the music starts rocking, the fans are gawking and the stars are talking on eTalk at the JUNOS, Canada's original Red Carpet show.

CTV Celebrates The 2008 JUNO Awards With Wall-to-Wall Coverage on TV, Radio and Online

Toronto, ON (March 27, 2008) - With 10 days to go until the big night, CTV announced today its ambitious broadcast plan in support of The 2008 JUNO Awards among its multiple broadcast properties.

CTV's Primetime Schedule is Bursting with New Episodes From April 1 - 13

Fan favourites continue to return with new episodes on CTV's primetime schedule this April. Programming highlights from April 1 - 13 include:

Final Production Details and Presenters Announced for The 2008 JUNO Awards, Sunday, April 6 on CTV

Toronto, ON (March 26, 2008) - Get ready to rock! With the biggest night in Canadian music approaching, CTV revealed today the final elements of its broadcast plan for The 2008 JUNO Awards.

CTV Programming Highlights, March 23 - 31

CSI: Miami leads the charge of fan favourite's returning to CTV's primetime beginning March 24. Programming highlights on CTV next week include:

Duel Returns for Another Battle, April 4 on CTV

The adrenaline pumping, high-stakes competition game show Duel returns with 10 new episodes airing weekly beginning Friday, April 4 at 9 p.m. ET on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

How Do We Reach The Autistic Mind? W-FIVE Reports That Countless Canadians Living With Autism Can't Get the Treatment They Need

CTV made international headlines earlier this year after breaking the story of Carly Fleischmann, an autistic teenager who until two years ago lived her entire life unable to communicate.

CTV Announces So You Think You Can Dance Canada Audition Details

Toronto, ON (March 13, 2008) - Calling all Canadian dancers! CTV announced today the details for the fast-approaching So You Think You Can Dance Canada cross-country audition tour, set to waltz, jive and hip-hop across Canada beginning Monday, April 7 in Vancouver.

Road Trip! Drama Grabs the Wheel in a Two-Part Spring Break Episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation, Premiering March 31

As Canadian students celebrate March Break this month, Degrassi goes all out on the road! From a sex tape to a keg party and a random makeout session, Degrassi students close their textbooks and take a Spring Break road trip.

Canadian Music Exposed: The 2008 JUNO Awards Gets Multi-Platform Broadcast Treatment on CTV

Toronto, ON (March 11, 2008) - CTV is taking The 2008 JUNO Awards and Canadian music to a whole new level - on conventional, specialty, broadband - and now radio.

W-FIVE Reveals the Truth Behind a High Stakes Undercover RCMP Drug Operation that Left a B.C. Man Languishing in a Thai Prison

W-FIVE reveals the stunning truth about the RCMP's undercover team and the operation that left one Mountie dead, a police squad facing accusations of entrapment and Olivier sentenced to 100 years in a Thai prison.

Canada's Most-Watched TV Series Return to CTV This Spring

Toronto, ON (March 10, 2008) - Welcome back. Last Fall's most-watched series, including Canada's #1 drama Grey's Anatomy, return to CTV this Spring to join a primetime schedule already brimming with Top 10 hits.

CTV Programming Highlights, March 9 - 23

A-list guest stars, two-part specials and new series march into primetime this month on CTV. Programming highlights for upcoming dates in March include:

Hedley and Jully Black Complete Performance Lineup for The 2008 JUNO Awards, Sunday, April 6 on CTV

Toronto, ON (March 5, 2008) - Pop/Punk and R&B join Rock, Opera, Country and Pop to bring down the house on The 2008 JUNO Awards broadcast. CTV and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that Canadian rockers Hedley and R&B songstress Jully Black, both nominees for JUNO Awards this year, will complete the stellar performance lineup on The 2008 JUNO Awards.

Oprah's Big Give Premieres with 1.7 Million Viewers; W-FIVE Outskates Hockey Night in Canada with 1.1 Million Viewers

O baby! Oprah's Big Give debuted BIG on CTV last night when 1.7 million viewers tuned in to the series premiere.

CTV's So You Think You Can Dance Canada Embarks on Five-City Audition Tour This Spring

Toronto, ON (February 28, 2008) - Canada, do you think you can dance? Prove it! CTV announced today that So You Think You Can Dance Canada, an all-new Canadian version of the hit international series, will embark on a nationwide search for the country's favourite dancer this Spring.

CTV Programming Highlights, March 2 - 8

Programming highlights on CTV next week include:

CTV Delivers Canada's Most-Watched Budget Coverage with Budget 2008

Canadians turn to one trusted source when the news counts the most - CTV's Lloyd Robertson and Canada's No. 1 news team. With a possible federal election looming, Canadians turned to CTV News and Canada's most experienced political news team for complete and comprehensive budget coverage.

Canada's Top Country Stars to Perform Alberta Tribute on The 2008 JUNO Awards, Sunday, April 6 on CTV

Toronto, ON (February 27, 2008) - CTV and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today the addition of a special performance by all five of this year's JUNO Award nominees for Country Recording of the Year.

Dancing with the Stars Returns to CTV, March 17

The stars shine brighter than ever as 12 celebrities attempt to out-dance one another when Season 6 of Dancing with the Stars premieres Monday, March 17 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV.

W-FIVE Investigates the Secretive World of Medicine and the Toronto Doctor Dozens of Women Claim Injured Them

In a shocking investigation, W-FIVE uncovers startling facts about a Toronto gynecologist and the system that prevents the public from learning about their physician's track record, in a special all-new episode Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

The 80th Annual Academy Awards Peaks at 4.6 Million Viewers on CTV

Last night's broadcast of The 80th Annual Academy Awards peaked at 4.6 million viewers on CTV, data from Nielsen Media Research confirms today.

The 80th Annual Academy Awards Peaks at 4.6 Million Viewers on CTV

Last night's broadcast of The 80th Annual Academy Awards peaked at 4.6 million viewers on CTV, data from Nielsen Media Research confirms today.

CTV's Lloyd Robertson and Canada's No. 1 News Team Delivers Extensive Budget Coverage on Feb 26

Will the government survive or will Canadians be facing another federal election? As Finance Minister Jim Flaherty introduces the federal budget on Tuesday, Feb. 26, CTV and Canada's most-watched news team will be front and centre providing Canadians with live, multi-platform coverage.

Dave Foley Moves into Robson Arms in Special Sneak Preview Following American Idol, Next Tuesday and Wednesday on CTV

CTV will introduce two special Robson Arms

Friends Jann Arden and Sarah Brightman Join Music Legend Anne Murray on The 2008 JUNO Awards, Sunday, April 6 on CTV

Toronto, ON (February 21, 2008) - CTV and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that Calgary native and national darling Jann Arden and international sensation Sarah Brightman have been added to the performance line-up for The 2008 JUNO Awards broadcast on CTV.

It's Better to Give than to Receive: Competitors Give Big or Go Home in Oprah's Big Give, Premiering March 2 on CTV

Just how giving are you? That's the question at the centre of Oprah Winfrey's new series, Oprah's Big Give, which challenges 10 competitors to change the lives of complete strangers in creative and dramatic ways.

CTV Announces Exclusive Canadian Coverage of The 80th Annual Academy Awards

Toronto, ON (February 18, 2008) - Lights! Camera! Oscar©! Movie lovers, celebrity watchers and TV viewers rejoice - the countdown is on for The 80th Annual Academy Awards© broadcast on CTV.

CTV's Oscar© Sunday Lineup Revised with the Addition of The Barbara Walters Special, Sunday, Feb. 24

Further to today's announcement of the 27th Annual Oscar© edition of The Barbara Walters Special broadcast, CTV has updated its 10 hours of programming for Oscar© Sunday.

The Barbara Walters Special Airs Feb. 24 at 7 pm on CTV

Barbara Walters Talks with 2008 Academy Award Nominee Ellen Page, Superstar Harrison Ford, Emmy Award Nominee Vanessa Williams and Teen Sensation Miley Cyrus for the 27th Annual Oscar© Edition of The Barbara Walters Special Airing Sunday, February 24 at 7 p.m. on CTV.

CTV Announces Exclusive Canadian Coverage of The 80th Annual Academy Awards

Toronto, ON (February 18, 2008) - Lights! Camera! Oscar©! Movie lovers, celebrity watchers and TV viewers rejoice - the countdown is on for The 80th Annual Academy Awards© broadcast on CTV.

CTV Programming Highlights, Feb. 17 - 23

Programming highlights on CTV next week include:

W-FIVE Investigates: Impoverished Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Denied Assistance

Unlike foster parents, impoverished grandparents who assume the role of raising grandchildren are regularly denied adequate financial assistance from the government.

Mayerthorpe Becomes Most-Watched Canadian Drama of the Year with 1.3 Million Viewers on CTV

Last night, the premiere of the CTV Original Movie Mayerthorpe marked the latest CTV film to break the one million viewer mark when an average audience of 1.3 million viewers watched the broadcast, data from BBM Nielsen Media Research confirmed today.*

Put the Pedal to the Metal: CTV.ca Launches New Automotive Microsite Autos.CTV.ca

Toronto, ON (February 11, 2008) - Buying a car is an important decision, but where should consumers start their search? CTV.ca announced today the launch of their new microsite, Autos.CTV.ca - the new go-to destination for consumers looking for a new or used car or truck. The top feature includes a powerful search engine that enables consumers to search through over 40,000 vehicles at more than 700 dealers across Canada. Every new and pre-owned vehicle found on this site is exclusively supplied by franchised dealer members of the various Canadian Automotive Dealership Associations. A wide variety of advertising opportunities are currently available.

CTV Programming Highlights, Feb. 10 - 15

Programming highlights on CTV next week include:

Only Two Years to Go! CTV Delivers Extensive Coverage of the Countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Toronto, ON (February 8, 2008) - As the two-year countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games begins on Feb. 12, CTV marks the occasion with extensive coverage of the Olympic celebrations. Between Feb.11 and 15, CTV will deliver a complete and comprehensive look at how Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., are preparing for the Games, and the lasting impact the Olympics will have on Canadians.

Winter Season Ratings Update: CTV Delivers 10 of the Top 10 Programs on Canadian Television

A review of the latest audience figures from BBM Nielsen Media Canada confirms that CTV has Canada's most-watched programs this winter by an overwhelming margin in total viewers and key demos.

Overwhelming Majority of Canadians Believe Canada's Justice System is Too Lenient on Repeat Offenders, Poll Reveals

Toronto, ON (February 7, 2008) - Canadians across the country overwhelmingly believe that the country's justice system is too lenient on repeat offenders, a new poll released today by CTV and The Strategic Counsel reveals.

Anne Murray and Special Guests to Perform on The 2008 JUNO Awards, Sunday, April 6 on CTV

Toronto, ON (February 5, 2008) - Canadian icon Anne Murray is the latest artist slated to perform on The 2008 JUNO Awards broadcast on CTV, it was announced today. CTV and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) confirmed that Murray will share the stage in a special performance with two of the featured artists on the legendary songstress' latest release Duets: Friends & Legends, to be announced later. Hosted by "comic superstar" Russell Peters, The 2008 JUNO Awards airs Sunday, April 6 on CTV from Calgary's Pengrowth Saddledome.

CTV's Giant Night: Super Bowl XLII Most-Watched Ever in Canada with 5.07 Million Viewers

Super Bowl XLII attracted a record audience for the Super Bowl in Canada on CTV and RDS, preliminary overnight figures from BBM Nielsen Media Research confirms today*. A combined audience of 5.07 million viewers on CTV and RDS surpassed the previous record of 4.98 million in 2006 on Global (4.281 million) / RDS (702,000).

Russell Peters to Host The 2008 JUNO Awards, April 6 on CTV

Toronto, ON (February 5, 2008) - Internationally renowned comedian Russell Peters will host The 2008 JUNO Awards broadcast, CTV and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) confirmed today.

W-FIVE Investigates Police Misconduct and Exposes Frightening Truths Behind the Cosmetic Surgery Industry, Feb. 9

W-FIVE investigates police misconduct and how in some instances, officers who have committed serious transgressions have continued to collect full pay - sometimes for years - when Canada's #1 investigative news program W-FIVE returns to CTV on Saturday, February 9 at 7 p.m. (check for local broadcast times) with the first of 11 new episodes.

Avril Lavigne and Measha Brueggergosman Set to Perform on The 2008 JUNO Awards, Sunday, April 6 on CTV

Toronto, ON (February 4, 2008) - Canada's pop princess meets opera sensation. On the eve of tomorrow's JUNO Award Nominees Press Conference, CTV and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that multiple JUNO Award-winner Avril Lavigne and opera superstar Measha Brueggergosman are the latest artists slated to perform on The 2008 JUNO Awards broadcast on CTV, Sunday, April 6 from Calgary's Pengrowth Saddledome.

Lightning Strikes Twice: NBC Picks Up CTV's The Listener For U.S. Broadcast

The Listener (working title), a new CTV Original drama from Shaftesbury Films, will also air on NBC in the United States, it was confirmed today.

There Goes the Neighbourhood: New Series Welcome to the Captain Premieres Feb. 4 on CTV

Ahoy mateys! CTV announced today the addition of new comedy series, Welcome to the Captain to its winter schedule, premiering Monday, Feb 4. at 8:30 p.m. ET on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). Six-time Emmy-nominated actor Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development) joins the all-American Chris Klein (Election, American Pie) in Welcome to the Captain, a rollicking sitcom about a wildly eclectic group of people whose lives are intertwined through the place they all call home, a fabled Hollywood apartment building, El Capitan, which they've dubbed "The Captain."

CTV Programming Highlights, Feb. 3 - 9

Below is a chronological listing of programming highlights for Feb. 3 - 9. All programming is subject to change (all times ET; visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times):

Nip/Tuck Slices into CTV's Primetime Schedule, Feb. 3

Double breast implants, a nude photo shoot and roles in a Hollywood medical drama...Nip/Tuck returns to CTV, more outrageous than ever, immediately following Super Bowl XXLII on Sunday, Feb. 3 (approximately 10:15 ET and west of Ontario at 10 p.m.; visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). The critically-acclaimed drama then moves into its regular Fridays at 10 p.m. ET time-slot beginning Feb. 8.

It's Super Sunday on CTV with Super Bowl XLII

Toronto, ON (January 30, 2008) - This Sunday will mark the first Super Bowl on CTV - and the network has the biggest sporting event of the year covered from all angles in the days leading up to the big game. CTV's exclusive Canadian coverage of Super Bowl XLII, featuring the undefeated New England Patriots taking on the New York Giants in a potential history-making game, airs Sunday, Feb. 3 in High Definition beginning at 12 noon ET from Glendale, AZ with six hours of pre-game programming (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

Bombs, Battles and Betrayal: Jericho Explodes Onto CTV's Primetime Schedule, Feb. 12

Toronto, ON (January 29, 2008) - Following one of the most unprecedented and impassioned displays of fan support for a television series, the post-apocalyptic drama Jericho is back - and on CTV. The cult hit favourite returns for a second season and joins CTV's primetime schedule beginning Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 10 p.m. ET, following a new episode of American Idol (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). Jericho also debuts on SPACE on Saturday, February 16 at 8 p.m. ET.

CTV Series Flashpoint Picked Up by CBS for U.S. Broadcast

Los Angeles, CA (January 29, 2008) - A new CTV original Canadian drama series currently in pre-production has been picked up by CBS for broadcast later this year in the United States. Flashpoint (working title, a.k.a. Sniper) is a new police drama about an elite, big city Strategic Response Unit (SRU). CBS has picked up 13 episodes of the one-hour drama series, which was green-lit by CTV in December. When it premieres later this year, Flashpoint will become the first Canadian series since CTV's Due South in 1994 to air in network primetime in both Canada and the United States. Production begins in Toronto in April.

Get Degrassified: Online Elements Expanded for Degrassi: The Next Generation

ðððToronto, ON (January 28, 2007) - In support of the seventh season of the popular Canadian series Degrassi: The Next Generation, CTV has extended the series' online presence through a new contest that allows fans to get

Fresh. Hot. Buzz. Three More Scripted Series Join CTV Primetime Schedule

Toronto, ON (January 24, 2008) - Jericho and Welcome to the Captain are the latest primetime network series to join the CTV schedule following the announcement earlier today that the fifth season of Nip/Tuck would premiere immediately CTV's exclusive broadcast of Super Bowl XLII. The three new series join additional new series Lost, Eli Stone and Dexter, which will all premiere on CTV throughout the next month.

CTV's Super Sunday: Nip/Tuck Sews Up Coveted Post Super Bowl Broadcast, Feb. 3

Toronto, ON (January 24, 2008) - It's a new season in a new area code. CTV announced today that Season 5 of the "cutting-edge" drama series Nip/Tuck will get the MVP treatment when it premieres immediately following CTV's broadcast of Super Bowl XLII on Sunday, Feb. 3 (at approximately 10:15 ET; west of Ontario at 10 p.m.).

CTV Presents Encore Broadcasts of Original Movies Doomstown, Jan. 25, and Sticks and Stones, Feb. 1

ðCTV announced today the encore presentation of two timely Original Movies. Inspired by the unprecedented gun violence that continues to play out on the streets of Canada's urban centres, Gemini Award winner Doomstown returns to CTV this Friday, Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. ET.

Ambush of Justice: CTV Original Movie Mayerthorpe Premieres Feb. 10

Toronto, ON (January 23, 2008) - On March 3, 2005, James Roszko, a heavily-armed, habitual criminal, ambushed and gunned down four, young RCMP officers near Mayerthorpe, AB.

Flash-Forward to an All-New Season of Lost, Jan. 31 on CTV

Toronto, ON (January 22, 2008) - Charlie is dead, the survivors are about to be rescued, and Michael returns. Who will make it off the island, and who will perish? The action-packed mystery adventure series Lost is the latest Top 10 program to return to the CTV schedule when the all-new fourth season premieres Thursday, Jan. 31 at 9 p.m. ET (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

CTV Congratulates CFTPA Indie Award Nominees

Toronto, ON (January 22, 2008) - CTV congratulated its production partners today who are recipients of nominations for the inaugural Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) Indie Awards. The Indie Awards recognize and honour the achievements of Canadian independent producers. Original productions on CTV and its family of channels garnered five nominations.

Can a Ruthless Lawyer Become a Modern-Day Prophet? Find Out in Hot New Drama Eli Stone, Premiering Jan. 31 on CTV

Toronto, ON (January 22, 2008) - A series of hallucinations has a high-priced attorney answering a higher calling in the new drama series Eli Stone. Starring Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, Smith), the buzz-worthy drama joins CTV's stellar midseason schedule on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 10 p.m. ET following the season premiere of Lost (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

Additional CTV Programming Highlights, Jan. 20 - 26

Programming highlights on CTV next week include:

American Idol Launches to 3.1 Million Viewers on CTV

Winter's #1 program is back with a vengeance. American Idol returned in force last night and more than 3 million Canadians made an appointment with the juggernaut's seventh season premiere on CTV.

CTV Salutes the Legendary Fashion Icon with Valentino: King of Couture, January 24 on CTV

Toronto, ON (January 16, 2008) - CTV airs a timely prime time portrait of one of the world's most influential designers with FashionTelevision Presents Valentino: King of Couture. The original, authorized portrait premieres Thursday, January 24 at 7 p.m. ET (repeating Saturday at 7 p.m. ET) on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). The special will also air on FashionTelevision Channel (FTC) on Saturday, February 2 at 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET. Hosted and narrated by Jeanne Beker, Valentino talks candidly from his Parisian studio in a worldwide exclusive - the first full-length interview granted after the announcement that his upcoming January show would unveil his last-ever collection January 23 in Paris.

Comedic Original Documentary Sinner In Paradise, Premiering Feb. 2 on CTV

Holiness or hedonism - which would you choose? On Paradise Island in the Bahamas, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker John Kastner believes he is going on a fun-filled resort vacation - until he arrives at a spiritual retreat where guests must follow a puritanical regimen. In the hilarious one-hour CTV Original Documentary Sinner in Paradise, premiering Saturday, February 2 at 7 p.m. ET (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times), Kastner sneaks away from the retreat to attend other less inhibiting resorts, discovering the pros and cons of hedonism versus holiness along the way.

A Filmmaker On a Spiritual Quest Discovers How Weak the Flesh Can Be in 'Sinner In Paradise'

Holiness or hedonism - which would you choose? On Paradise Island in the Bahamas, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker John Kastner believes he is going on a fun-filled resort vacation - until he arrives at a spiritual retreat where guests must follow a puritanical regimen. In the hilarious one-hour CTV Original Documentary Sinner in Paradise, premiering Saturday, February 2 at 7 p.m. ET (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times), Kastner sneaks away from the retreat to attend other less inhibiting resorts, discovering the pros and cons of hedonism versus holiness along the way.

United by Blood. Torn Apart by Betrayal. Police Corruption Destroys a Family in Would Be Kings, A CTV Original Mini-Series, Jan. 27

Toronto, ON (January 15, 2008) - CTV announced today the broadcast premiere of the epic, four-hour Original Mini-Series Would Be Kings, airing Sunday, January 27 from 9-11 p.m. ET and Monday, January 28 from 9-11 p.m. ET, exclusively on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local listings).

CTV's Killer Move: Dexter Becomes Latest Series to Join CTV Winter Lineup, Feb. 17

Toronto, ON (January 14, 2008) - He's a perfect gentleman, a respected member of the police force.... and a cold-blooded serial killer. He's Dexter, and he's coming to CTV this February. CTV announced today that it will bring the killer hit and edgy, morally-challenging drama to Canadian viewers in another conventional television first.

It's Mother vs. Machine as Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Comes to CTV and SPACE

Toronto, ON (January 11, 2008) - In the future her son will save the world. But here in the present, she fights to save his life. Based on the blockbuster Terminator films, the new, high-octane drama series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles comes to CTV and SPACE this January.

Revised CTV Programming Highlights, Jan. 13-19

Please note the following revisions to the CTV schedule. Updated highlights for Jan. 13-19 include: Action-packed series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles premieres on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 9 p.m. ET before moving to Mondays at 9 p.m. ET beginning Jan. 14.

CTV is Canada's Overwhelming Choice for Local News

Toronto, ON (January 10, 2008) - CTV is the #1 choice for local news across Canada, the BBM Canada Fall 2007 audience report released today confirms. In addition to being home to Canada's #1 national newscast, CTV National News with Lloyd Robertson, Canadians overwhelmingly turn to CTV Evening News at 6 p.m. for their local news. Today's BBM data confirms that CTV is the top-ranked local newscast in 11 of the 12 major Canadian markets*.

New Broadcast Date for One X One Gala Hosted by Matt Damon, January 26 on CTV

The One X One Gala, hosted by Academy Award-winner Matt Damon and featuring incredible music and A-list stars, will now premiere on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. ET, exclusively on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

CTV's Canada AM Expands with Live Broadcasts in Every Market, a New Western Anchor Team and a New Vancouver Studio, Jan. 28

Robert Hurst, President of CTV News and Current Affairs, announced today that starting on Monday, January 28, CTV's Canada AM - Canada's #1 Morning Show - will expand to six hours and go live in every Canadian market.

Program Alert

CTV confirms its upcoming line-up for this Sunday, including The Amazing Race, Medium (guest starring Angelica Huston) and Law & Order: Criminal Intent (Jan. 13)

Law & Order Returns with 1.9 Million Viewers

The return of Law & Order kick-started CTV's January schedule when 1.9 million viewers tuned in to the two-part season premiere last night. Now in its 18th season, Law & Order was the most-watched program of the day nationally among total viewers as well as the key advertising demos A25-54 and A18-49. The program was also #1 among A25-54 in Toronto and Vancouver. The season premiere was up 37% compared to its Season 17 average audience (1.382 million) on CTV.

CTV Goes Mad for Mad Men

Toronto, ON (January 3, 2008) - CTV announced today that it has acquired the conventional and specialty channel broadcast rights to the television series that the New York Times says

Degrassi: The Next Generation Premieres on a New Day, Jan. 14

Heads up Degrassi fans: Season 7 will now premiere in the series' regular timeslot on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. ET beginning Jan. 14 on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). With 24 brand-new episodes, Degrassi's biggest season to date, Season 7 picks up in the middle of the school year - where past, present and new Degrassi students are faced with fierce competition, blossoming relationships and new hardships.

CTV Announces Canadian Idol Season 6 Audition Tour Stops

CTV has announced details of the sixth cross-country audition tour for Canada's #1 Summer Series, beginning this month, as the 2008 Audition Tour gets set to kick off Saturday, January 26 at the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton. As announced last night on eTalk, the 10-city tour will cross the country, hitting malls in nine more cities through mid-April. In a Canadian Idol first, the hometown of reigning Idol Brian Melo - Hamilton, Ontario - has been added as a stop on the 2008 Audition Tour.

Perfect Patriots Win Saturday Night for CTV/TSN

Saturday night's historic NFL game between the New England Patriots @ NY Giants was the most-watched television event of the night in Canada.

January Rocks on CTV with Brand-New Episodes and Series

January 1 - 12 programming highlights on CTV include the return of established hits Law & Order and Medium; plus the debut of Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann.

CTV Schedule Change

The Sopranos Finale Rings in the New Year at a New Time, Dec. 31 on CTV.

CTV Adds Biggest NFL Game of the Year: Patriots @ Giants, this Saturday, 8 p.m. ET

With history in the making, CTV announced today it has added this Saturday's historic NFL game between the New England Patriots @ New York Giants to its broadcast schedule, as the Pats try to become just the second team in NFL history to go undefeated in the regular season.

CTV Announces Premiere Dates for Red-Hot January

Toronto, ON (December 21, 2007) - Three new series - Dance War, The Moment of Truth and Eli Stone - will premiere on CTV this January in addition to the return of five big-buzz hits. In all, CTV's schedule will see the influx of eight series new to the schedule next month, joining Top 10 favourite The Amazing Race and Canada's #1 comedy series Corner Gas which continues with new episodes throughout the month.

CTV Orders Two, New One-Hour Canadian Drama Series

Toronto, ON (December 20, 2007) - CTV announced today that it has ordered two new, one-hour original drama series for the network.

All-New Controversial Season of Degrassi: The Next Generation Premieres Jan. 10 on CTV

Toronto, ON (December 20, 2007) - Rival students from neighbouring Lakehurst High invade the halls of Degrassi Community School in the super-sized seventh season of Degrassi: The Next Generation, the Gemini Award-winning drama series returning with a shocking two-episode premiere, Thursday, Jan. 10 at 8 and 8:30 p.m. ET on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). Degrassi moves to its regular timeslot on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. ET beginning Jan. 14 on CTV. CTV continues to count down to the Season 7 premiere with

Unleash Your Inner Idol: Canadian Idol Audition Tour Begins Jan. 26

CTV announced today that Canada's favourite summertime obsession and #1 summer series will return for a sixth season in 2008. Canadian Idol is getting ready to hit the road beginning Saturday, January 26, 2008 on the first stop of the series' sixth cross-country audition tour. The 2008 Canadian Idol Audition Tour will visit 10 cities in seven provinces from coast to coast, including a brand-new city never visited before.

Matt Damon Hosts One X One Gala, December 29 on CTV

Academy Award-winner Matt Damon hosts the One X One Gala, featuring incredible music and A-list stars, in a two-hour holiday event premiering Saturday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. ET, exclusively on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

CTV Presents A Conversation With The Prime Minister, Dec. 22

Prime Minister Stephen Harper sits down for a candid year-end interview with CTV's Chief Anchor Lloyd Robertson and CTV's Ottawa Bureau Chief Robert Fife in A Conversation with the Prime Minister, airing Saturday, December 22 at 7 p.m. on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of 2007: eTalk's Top 10 List of Celebrity Moments Revealed

Toronto, ON (December 18, 2007) - As the year comes to a close, eTalk - Canada's top entertainment newsmagazine - looks back at the celebrity moments that made 2007 one of the most interesting in showbiz history, and one of the busiest for the eTalk team.

Friendship Takes Centre Ice in Timely Original Movie

Toronto, ON (December 18, 2007) -As the World Juniors hockey championship takes a day off on New Year's Day, hockey fans and families can score with the premiere of the CTV Original Movie Sticks and Stones, Tuesday, January 1 at 8 p.m. ET (visit CTV.ca to confirm local listings).

CTV Names The High-Flying Loonie as the Top Canadian News Story of 2007

Toronto, ON (December 17, 2007) - The historic rise of the Canadian dollar has been named the Top Canadian News Story of the Year by CTV News. The announcement was made this morning when Canada AM revealed CTV's Top 10 Canadian News stories of 2007.

Celebrate Girl Power This December with Special Spice Girls Programming on CTV, Star! and MuchMoreMusic

With a world tour and new album, the Spice Girls are back with a vengeance. CTV, Star! and MuchMoreMusic celebrate Girl Power with Spice Girls programming this December.

Additional December Programming Highlights on CTV

From a "Duel", to Degrassi's hottest episodes, CTV celebrates the holidays with more new episodes and specials from December 17 - 31.

CTV Strikes iTunes Canada Deal

Toronto, ON (December 12, 2007) - As announced earlier today, hit programming from CTV and its specialty channels The Comedy Network and MTV are now available from the iTunes Store in Canada (www.itunes.ca).

Conrad Black, Pickton, Tasers or The Loonie? CTV to Reveal Top 10 Canadian News Stories of 2007 on Canada AM on Dec. 17

On Monday, December 17, Canada's most-watched news team will announce the Top 10 Canadian News Stories of 2007. The official announcement will be made on CTV's Canada AM at 8 a.m. in most markets.

eTalk's Year in Review Recaps the Top Entertainment Stories of 2007, Dec. 17 - 28 on CTV

It was a memorable year in entertainment: multiple DUIs, head-shaving, celebrities caught on tape, musical comebacks and Al Gore winning an Oscar, and eTalk was there every step of the way. Canada's most-watched entertainment newsmagazine presents a year-end review of music, fashion, movies, television, breakthroughs and red carpet events, airing Dec. 17-21 and Dec. 24-28 at 10 a.m. ET (visit CTV.ca to confirm local listings).

Fall Season Report Card: CTV Gains Nationally and in Key Markets

As the fall season draws to a close, CTV has made Top 20 gains both nationally and in Toronto and Vancouver compared to last year, a 10-week ratings snapshot reveals.

It's a Green Christmas: Shrek The Halls Becomes Instant Holiday Classic with 2.1 Million Viewers on CTV

Mike Myers and Brent Butt delivered a double dose of holiday cheer to Canadians last night when Shrek The Halls and Corner Gas became the Top 2 entertainment programs on Canadian television. The Shrek The Halls/Corner Gas power hour bested House (1.2 million, Global/FOX) by 58%.

CTV Signs Five New Big Buzz Series; Announces Mid-Season Slate

Toronto, ON (December 4, 2007) - CTV announced today it has acquired five new, big-buzz, big-name network series to complement its already robust catalogue of fresh new programming available to CTV for mid-season.

CTV Invites Viewers to End the Year with a Bang - or Was It? The Sopranos Fades to Black Dec. 31 on CTV

Toronto, ON (November 29, 2007) - CTV viewers will end the year with the end of The Sopranos. CTV announced today that one of television's most controversial series finales ever will air on New Year's Eve when the final episode of The Sopranos airs Monday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. ET.

Dancing With The Stars Finale on CTV Gets Perfect Score from Viewers

Dancing With The Stars wrapped up its record-breaking fifth season last night with its most-watched finale ever on CTV. On a competitive Tuesday night, 2.422 million viewers watched on CTV as Helio Castroneves was revealed as the ultimate dance champion over second place finisher Mel B and third place competitor Marie Osmond. The program attracted more than a million viewers in the A25-54 (1.11 million) and the A18-49 (1.03 million) demographics. Audiences grew throughout the two-hour broadcast, peaking at 2.6 million total viewers during its last 30 minutes when Helio was presented with the Mirrorball Trophy.

The Gloves Are Off And The Game Is On! New Competition Series Duel Premieres Dec. 17 on CTV

'Tis the season to be competitive as the new high-stakes, tournament-style competition series Duel joins CTV's primetime schedule nightly over five days beginning Monday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. ET. The six-episode series culminates on Sunday, Dec. 23 with the thrilling finale (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). Hosted by ESPN's Mike Greenberg, Duel features head-to-head matches of nerve-rattling game play. Twenty contestants must use strategy and deception to outsmart their opponents and walk away with a potential $1.5 million grand prize, just in time for holiday shopping!

CTV Newsnet Delivers Live Coverage of Schreiber's Appearance at the Parliamentary Ethics Committee, Tomorrow

Veteran political journalist Mike Duffy will anchor CTV Newsnet's special live coverage as Karlheinz Schreiber testifies before the parliamentary ethics committee tomorrow morning in Ottawa. Coverage will begin just before Schreiber's appearance on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. ET.

CTV Unwraps Holiday Specials and New Episodes this December

From a Park Avenue style holiday in New York to gift drives in Dog River, CTV celebrates the holidays with new treats and classic favourites this December.

Canadian Forces Targets Aboriginal Youth for Recruitment in Reservation Soldiers, Dec. 1 on CTV

From the reservation to the military, CTV examines the relationship between the Canadian Forces and aboriginal youth in the broadcast premiere of the CTV Original Documentary Reservation Soldiers on Saturday, December 1 at 7 p.m. (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

CTV Announces Blockbuster Specials This December Featuring Shrek, Spice Girls and Sopranos Alum, Michael Imperioli

This Fall's Breakout Hit: Private Practice Fever Rises on CTV

It's official. CTV's Private Practice is this fall's biggest breakout hit, pacing better in Canada during its first seven weeks than Heroes did in its first season last year, data from BBM Nielsen Media Research confirms. It's the highlight of a strong fall season for CTV, which has seen great success with its new series: in addition to breakout hit Private Practice, CTV also has this fall's big-buzz series Pushing Daisies and teen hit Gossip Girl.

Love. Sex. Drama. October Road Joins CTV Schedule

Toronto, ON (November 20, 2007) - The smaller the town, the bigger the drama! From steamy affairs, to heartbreak and betrayal, sexy young drama October Road joins the CTV schedule with a sneak peak of the series' second season this Thursday, Nov. 22 at 10 p.m. ET, immediately following Grey's Anatomy.

Additional November Programming Highlights on CTV

More new episodes pump up CTV's primetime lineup for Nov. 20 - 30.

CTV's CSI Outlasts Survivor Simulcast in Key Demos

Last night, Sara and Grissom may have had their goodbye kiss, but viewers stuck around: an out-of-simulcast episode of CSI on CTV not only delivered 2.6 million viewers, besting a Survivor simulcast (2.27 million) on Global/CBS head-to-head at 8 p.m. by 11% in total viewers, but also swept aside the competition in key demos as well. CSI delivered 15% more viewers than Survivor in the desirable A18-34 demo and also was up 5% over Survivor among A18-49 and A25-54.

The Suicide Tourist Goes Inside the World Of Legally Assisted Suicide, Nov. 24 on CTV

How far would you go to die? CTV examines the controversial issue of assisted suicide in the broadcast premiere of the award-winning CTV Original Documentary The Suicide Tourist on Saturday, November 24 at 7 p.m. ET (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

Corner Gas Once Again Trumps Heroes Monday Night on CTV

CTV's Corner Gas continued to distance itself from the competition Monday night as it attracted more viewers than a simulcast of Heroes for the fourth week in a row, preliminary data from BBM Nielsen Media Research confirms today. Corner Gas delivered 1.29 million viewers at 9:30 p.m., up 19% head-to-head against the second half-hour of Heroes (NBC/Global, 1.08 million viewers). The much-hyped Heroes episode, which promised to reveal "this season's secrets" last night, landed in a distant ninth place on the list of most-watched programs on Canadian television last night.

CTV Networks Deliver Extensive Remembrance Day Coverage Across Multiple Channels

CTV networks will deliver extensive, live coverage of Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country on multiple channels and online at CTV.ca on Sunday, November 11.

Nearly 2 Million Viewers Watch The 2007 Scotiabank Giller Prize as CTV Congratulates Winner Elizabeth Hay

Canada's most acclaimed literary award returned to television for another glitzy presentation of the prestigious Scotiabank Giller Prize this week. In all, more than 1.9 million Canadians watched some part of the broadcasts on Bravo! and CTV. In addition, CTV's series of seven, 30-minute Giller profiles aired to a cumulative 1.6 million viewers on CTV.

The Amazing Race Returns with 2.14 Million Viewers on CTV

Perennial Top 10 series The Amazing Race returned for its 12th season on CTV at 8 p.m. last night and eliminated its competition with 2.14 million viewers for its season premiere, data from BBM Nielsen Research confirms today. The series was the most-watched program of the night among total viewers and also among A18-49 (1.2 million) and A25-54 (1.28 million, up 5% compared to Fall 2006). The Amazing Race also won the night in Toronto/Hamilton and Vancouver as well among A25-54 and led CTV to deliver one million viewers in each hour of primetime:

The Investigators of CSI and Without a Trace Team up to Solve a 'Crossover' Case, Nov. 8 and 9 on CTV

The casts from two of television's hottest series CSI and Without a Trace, join forces for the first time to solve a case in a special crossover episode Thursday, Nov. 8 and Friday, Nov. 9 on CTV. The investigation begins on CSI, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV and concludes during Without a Trace on Nov. 9 at 10 p.m. ET on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

New Episodes Sweep into CTV's Primetime Schedule this November

Hot guest stars, environmentally friendly storylines and a crime crossover fill CTV's primetime schedule, jam-packed with new episodes this November. Programming highlights include:

Presenters Announced for The Scotiabank Giller Prize Broadcast, Nov. 6 and 7 on Bravo! and CTV

CTV announced today the complete contingent of esteemed presenters for its broadcast of The Scotiabank Giller Prize, airing live on Bravo! on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. ET and on CTV on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. ET and 8 p.m. ET (visit Bravo.ca and CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). The awards, which celebrate the best in Canadian fiction, will see each of the five short-listed authors and their literary works introduced by one of the five presenters.

W-FIVE Reveals the Real Dangers of On-line Dating

For those looking for love on the Internet - beware! In an all new episode, W-FIVE reveals some of the dangers lurking behind the screens for Canadians using online dating services - with cybersharks searching for their next victim.

Zombie Alert! 'Degrassi of the Dead' Halloween Special Premieres Oct. 31 on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca

In every episode, the students of Degrassi: The Next Generation tackle tough issues - but for the first time ever, they're fighting a different kind of demon ... the Undead! An all-new homage to horror movies, "Degrassi of the Dead" goes live at 3:30 p.m. ET as darkness begins to fall Halloween night on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca. Directed by original Degrassi cast member Stefan Brogen, the half-hour "Zombisode" also includes behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the special, hosted by three Degrassi cast members.

Prescription for Breakout Hit: 1.6 Million Viewers for CTV's Private Practice

Private Practice received another fantastic bill of health last night when 1.6 million viewers watched out of simulcast on CTV, data from BBM Nielsen Research confirms today.