Global News is pleased to announce it has won 10 Radio and Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) National and Network Awards at this evening’s annual banquet. These wins capped off what has been a triumphant week for Global News and its flagship newscast Global National, after they captured the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Network Television. One of the most important television news accolades, this marks the first time a Canadian network has won in the awards 42-year history, after having previously been dominated by American and International broadcasters. Read More

Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for June 17-30. All programming is subject to change (all times ET/PT, visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). Read More

As Canada’s official broadcaster for FIFA events, CBC is home to the beautiful game this month with live coverage of FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 from June 15-30 on CBC-TV andCBCSports.ca. This eight-team tournament, a precursor to 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ on CBC, features the reigning champions of the six FIFA confederations as well as the reigning FIFA World Cup™ champions and the host nation competing in a round-robin format. CBC’s coverage includes round-robin games as well as the championship and third place games live on Sunday, June 30. Read More

For the second year in a row, Channel Canada’s Melissa Dupuis was happy to attend Bell Media and Shaw Media’s Upfront presentations held last week in Toronto. This is her account of the two days she spent there. Thanks Melissa! Read More

CTV announced today that it has acquired two new series for its hot summer schedule, including the all-new reality game show HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT, premiering Thursday, July 11, and the murder mystery competition series WHODUNNIT?premiering Sunday, June 23. They join previously announced series SATISFACTION (June 24), SAVING HOPE (June 25), and THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (July 15), as well as THE LISTENER, MASTERCHEF, MISTRESSES, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, and encore broadcasts of MOTIVE on the network’s summer schedule. Read More

The NASCAR Nationwide Series: Alliance Truck Parts 250 on CTV Two headlines back-to-back afternoons of live NASCAR coverage on CTV Two and TSN2 this weekend (see below for schedule).

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Global announced today that it will be airing the grand prize winning segment of Royale’s 50^th anniversary Golden Kittens Search Contest as part of a 90-second commercial break during the July 3^rd broadcast of Entertainment Tonight Canada. The segment will look exactly like a game show complete with host Rick Campanelli, five selected finalists and a custom-made set that provides the perfect backdrop for the drama and anticipation. Irving Tissue Corporation President Robert K. Irving will be present to award the grand prize. Read More

Cityline – Canada’s longest-running daytime show for women – continues to deliver engaging content to viewers into the summer months with an exclusive one-on-one in-studio interview with Sex and the City star Kristin Davis.  As the only program to secure a coveted sit-down with the Golden Globe^® nominated star, Cityline’s Tracy Moore talks to Davis about her charity work, her daughter Gemma Rose who she adopted in 2011, and the adventures of motherhood. Catch the special Cityline in-studio exclusive tomorrow - Wednesday, June 12 at 9 a.m. ET/PT only on City. Read More

It all comes down to this. The 2013 Stanley Cup Final marks the first time in 34 years that two Original Six teams will battle for hockey’s greatest prize as  Jonathan Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks take on Zdeno Chara and the Boston Bruins exclusively in Canada on CBC’S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA beginning Wednesday, June 12 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) from Chicago. From the first puck drop to the hoist of the Stanley Cup, live coverage of the entire best-of-seven series is available on CBC-TV and online at CBCSports.ca. Read More