Rogers, presenting partner of the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), today announced the Rogers TIFF 50 Timescape in Yorkville – an interactive installation and event to celebrate the Festival’s remarkable milestone and iconic cultural history during opening weekend.  

This is one of several unique Festival experiences, alongside film parties, exclusive content and other special events that Rogers is making available to festival-goers. Rogers will also give customers front row access to stars at the Roy Thomson Hall red carpet through the Rogers Beyond the Seat program. The Festival runs from September 4 to 14, 2025. 

“Rogers is thrilled to be part of the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers. “As Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company, we are proud to celebrate the past, present and future of TIFF and create new experiences for Rogers customers and movie fans to enjoy throughout the Festival.” 

Rogers bringing TIFF back to its iconic Yorkville roots  

Located in Yorkville from September 5 to 7, Rogers is creating the TIFF 50 Timescape to walk through TIFF’s past and explore the evolution of the Festival through interactive multimedia content, archival images and entertainment. Each day, the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra will play scores from notable films that screened at TIFF over the past 50 years.  

Free and open to the public, the Rogers TIFF 50 Timescape is located on Yorkville Ave, between Hazelton Ave and Bellair St. As part of the experience, Rogers is giving away 50 pairs of TIFF tickets throughout the weekend. Follow @Rogers on Instagram for more details. 

Exclusive content and coverage across Rogers Sports & Media 

Citytv is bringing film buffs closer to the star-studded TIFF red carpet with TIFF50 LIVE, presented by Rogers, a one-hour live special hosted by Arisa Cox, beginning Friday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. ET on Citytv and Citytv+. On one of TIFF’s biggest nights, the live broadcast will feature interviews that look back at the festival’s history with TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey, plus directors, producers and stars. 

In addition, TIFF and Rogers are curating 25 exclusive interviews with notable actors and directors through a new content series, Getting with the Programme, which asks interview subjects to reflect on their favourite TIFF memories over the years. Follow TIFF on YouTube for all the content.  

Throughout the Festival, Breakfast Television, CityNews, KiSS 92.5 and 98.1 CHFI will be home to exclusive TIFF red carpet interviews and news on the latest celebrity sightings at the week’s hottest events and parties. 

Rogers to host premium pre-event and post-screening parties 

Rogers joins TIFF and Four Seasons Hotel Toronto once again to rollout the red carpet ahead of the festival with a VIP event on Tuesday, Sept. 2.  

In partnership with Liberty Entertainment Group, Rogers is also transforming Cibo Wine Bar into Rogers Lounge, which will play host to some of the Festival’s biggest stars.  

Rogers Customer Perks 

Rogers customers have the chance to win exclusive front-row access to the Roy Thomson Hall red carpet through Rogers Beyond the Seat, a national program that delivers premier sports and entertainment experiences to Rogers customers. Visit Rogers.com/TIFF to learn more. 

About Rogers
Rogers is Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company and its shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For more information, please visit rogers.com or investors.rogers.com.

CBC/Radio-Canada today announced that the national public broadcaster’s streaming services, CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV, are now available on Rogers Xfinity in Canada. The additions of CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV give customers of Rogers Xfinity TV access to more than 6,500 hours of live and on-demand programming for free on CBC Gem, and more than 12,000 hours of programming, including nearly 2,000 hours of youth content, on ICI TOU.TV and ICI TOU.TV EXTRA.

CBC Gem is home to essential English-language Canadian series and a curated selection of acclaimed, best-in-class content from around the world, as well as more than 400 documentary features, more than 700 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and over 400 Canadian feature films – all available to users in Canada for free. CBC Gem Premium subscribers have access to ad-free on-demand streaming and the most-watched Canadian news channel, CBC News Network. CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV are also the Canadian streaming home for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.

ICI TOU.TV is the daily source of entertainment and news in French from Radio-Canada. With original series, acclaimed dramas, Canadian and international films, news, live sports, youth programming, and ICI TÉLÉ on-demand programs, there’s a wealth of content to watch for free. ICI TOU.TV EXTRA subscribers have ad-free access to exclusive premieres, original content and full seasons of series, in addition to the Véro.tv section and partner content from TFO, Télé-Québec, France.tv, RTBF, Canal+ Grand Écran and more.

“As Canadians increasingly turn to streaming and connected TV platforms, our new partnership with Rogers invites millions of viewers across the country to discover CBC’s award-winning programming,” said Barbara Williams, Executive Vice-President, CBC. “With the launch of CBC Gem on Rogers Xfinity, we will be able to better serve audiences in Canada with the news and entertainment they want, however and wherever they want it.”

“Bringing ICI TOU.TV to Rogers Xfinity offers new possibilities for Francophones across the country to access a wide variety of French-language content from Radio-Canada and its partners,” said Dany Meloul, Executive Vice-President, Radio-Canada. “This aligns perfectly with our mandate to promote our language and culture and to offer Canadians a true alternative in their own language.”

Rogers Xfinity customers can now stream current popular CBC original titles on CBC Gem, including The Great Canadian Baking Show, Heartland, Murdoch Mysteries, North of North, Saint-Pierre, Small Achievable Goals and This Hour Has 22 Minutes, with new seasons coming soon, as well as all seasons of past CBC hit original series, such as Baroness von Sketch Show (seasons 1-5); Kim’s Convenience (seasons 1-5); Schitt’s Creek (seasons 1-6); Sort Of (seasons 1-3); and Workin’ Moms (seasons 1-7). CBC Gem also offers three entertainment FAST channels, for long-running series Heartland and Murdoch Mysteries, as well as CBC Comedy, offering the best of CBC’s hit original comedy. In addition, customers will have access to new original titles premiering this fall, including The Assembly and Locals Welcome, and can watch key live sporting competitions and qualifying events in the lead up to Milano Cortina 2026.

Also on CBC Gem, Rogers Xfinity customers can access programming from one of Canada’s most trusted news sources, including 15 CBC News live streaming channels from across the country, as well as flagship CBC News programs The National, About That with Andrew Chang, The Fifth Estate, and Marketplace.

Among the latest premieres offered on ICI TOU.TV and ICI TOU.TV EXTRA, audiences can watch the new series Emprises, miniseries L’indétectable, the second season of Mont-Rouge, and the new series Fleur de peau. Viewers can catch up on episodes of hit Radio-Canada series, including STAT, Dumas, L’oeil du cyclone, and youth content, such as Premier Trio and L’agent Jean. Francophones around the country can stay up to date with their local news broadcast in French. Not to mention all the new series to look forward to in the upcoming 2025-2026 Radio-Canada season starting in September, in addition to classics like the ever-popular District 31. Several live sports competitions are also available, especially leading up to Milano Cortina 2026.

CBC Gem is available for free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on connected TVs via Roku, Samsung, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, LG, Google Chromecast, Android TV and Xbox, and for the first time on TV service providers via Rogers Xfinity.

ICI TOU.TV is available for free via the iOS and Android mobile apps, on the ICI.TOU.TV website, on connected TVs via Roku, Samsung, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, LG, Google Chromecast, Android TV, Xbox, as well as on TV service providers such as Helix by Vidéotron, TELUS Optik Télé and now on the Rogers Xfinity platform.

Bell and Rogers today announced an agreement to distribute each other’s specialty channels across platforms.

As part of the agreement, Bell Fibe TV and Satellite TV subscribers will now have access to popular Rogers Sports & Media channels HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, Magnolia Network and Investigation Discovery, along with continued access to Bravo. These channels will be available to all customers in free preview beginning today.

In addition, Rogers Xfinity customers will continue to have full access to Bell Media’s Specialty portfolio, which includes channels such as USA Network, Oxygen True Crime, and CTV specialty channels, including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel and CTV Sci-Fi Channel. Rogers Xfinity customers continue to have access to HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, Magnolia Network and Investigation Discovery.

Today’s announcement reflects a strong commitment to deliver greater value and choice to Canadian consumers. With a diverse program offering including new titles, international hits and great Canadian productions, customers can look forward to a rich and diverse viewing experience.

“Delivering the most compelling content to Canadians is our focus, and this agreement furthers that goal. We are providing customers more choice and ensuring Rogers customers will continue to have access to Bell Media favourites like Highway Thru Hell, Heavy Rescue 401 and Fear Thy Neighbor on our specialty channels. By making these channels more widely available, we’re giving viewers more of what they love while strengthening the Canadian broadcasting ecosystem.”

•Kevin Cluett, SVP, Distribution and Product Platforms, Bell Media

“It’s great that more Canadians will now have access to North America’s most recognized and beloved specialty TV brands like HGTV, Food Network and Discovery, and can access new titles and the latest seasons of top shows from Rogers Sports & Media. The premium content we’ve invested in is unmatched in Canada, offering Canadians the programming they want most, including hits like My Lottery Dream Home, Beat Bobby Flay and Expedition Unknown, along with new series Chasing The West with Drew and Jonathan Scott.”

•Hayden Mindell, SVP Television, Rogers Sports & Media

Ahead of Game 1 of the Stanely Cup Final tonight, Rogers is giving fans a direct line to Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.

Fans can leave a voicemail or send a text, image or video to 780-665-5297 to cheer them on throughout the Stanley Cup Final. Check out Rogers social accounts and billboards around Ice District outside Rogers Place in Edmonton.

Messages may be featured on social media and even shared with McDavid and the Oilers to rally the team as they try to bring Stanley home. Plus, fans who send a voicemail or send a message will be entered into a contest to win a pair of tickets to an Oilers home game in the Final.

Rogers flagship television network Citytv announced its 2025/2026 programming slate today, anchored by new seasons of returning hits, buzzy new series and big live events that drove Citytv’s audience growth this season across full day and primetime**.

“Whether it’s original dramas, lifestyle programming or live sports, the focus of our long-term content investments is to give Canadian audiences the premium entertainment experiences they want, and how they want to watch it,” said Colette Watson, President, Rogers Sports & Media.

“We’ve got a powerful lineup this broadcast season that reflects the strength and stability of Citytv, cementing the network as one of Canada’s most desirable entertainment brands,” said Hayden Mindell, Senior Vice President, Television, Rogers Sports & Media. “Citytv is built on viewer-driven programming that advertisers can depend on to offer consistent audience reach week after week.”

CANADIAN ORIGINALS

Come On Down, Canada! Based on the smash-hit global format from Fremantle, The Price is Right Tonight (working title) is an all-new one-hour primetime edition of the iconic brand, hosted by legendary comedian and television personality Howie Mandel. Slated to air in Spring 2026, The Price is Right Tonight (working title) consists of 12 one-hour episodes with production beginning this December in Toronto. The Price is Right is the most successful and longest-running gameshow in TV history.

“I’ve been a fan of The Price is Right my entire life, so stepping into this iconic role is an absolute thrill,” said Howie Mandel, Host, The Price is Right Tonight (working title). “The Price is Right Tonight will bring a fresh, high-energy twist to everything people love about the original – big games, lots of laughs, and fun surprises! I can’t wait to say ‘come on down!’ to a whole new generation of Canadian fans.”

This September, the Toronto International Film Festival presented by Rogers celebrates 50 years as one of the world’s most revered film festivals. Citytv is bringing Canadians closer to the glitz and glam with a live one-hour red carpet special, hosted by Arisa Cox.

Hot off the heels of winning Best Drama Series at the Canadian Screen Awards, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent returns with an all-new season set to debut in midseason, produced in partnership with Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc.

Beloved Hudson & Rex returns for Season 8 with Luke Roberts (Game of Thrones, Ransom) officially joining the cast as Detective Mark. Production for Season 8 is currently underway in St. John’s, Newfoundland and will premiere this fall.

And, Breakfast Television, Ontario’s #1 morning show***, continues to brighten mornings from 6-10 a.m. with Dina Pugliese, Tim Bolen, and the rest of the Breakfast Television family – Devo Brown, Melanie Ng, Caryn Ceolin, and Tammie Sutherland – for the latest news, entertainment, celebrity interviews, lifestyle content, and more. 

NEW & RETURNING SERIES AND LIVE EVENTS FOR 2025/26:

Citytv and Citytv+ welcome 21 returning hits, three new series, and a slew of iconic special events including:

Hit reality/competition series The Golden Bachelor, Dancing with the Stars, and On Brand with Jimmy Fallon

Gripping dramas Brilliant Minds, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, Hudson & Rex, The Hunting Party, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D.

· Animated comedies The Simpsons, Universal Basic Guys, Bob’s Burgers, and Krapopolis

· High-energy game show series The Price is Right Tonight (working title)

· Pre-historic series Surviving Earth

· Newsmagazine series Dateline

· Iconic special events “Making of Wicked” with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve, Hockey Night in Canada, Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event, and The 68th GRAMMY Awards

New this fall is unscripted series On Brand with Jimmy Fallon, which follows The Tonight Show host as he starts a premier marketing agency and fills it with the most creative, clever, and competitive go-getters he can find. Marketing titan, author, and entrepreneur Bozoma Saint John (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) stars alongside Fallon to mentor the creatives and evaluate their work. Also coming soon is the eight-episode pre-historic series Surviving Earth, which takes a journey into prehistory to learn the lessons from past mass extinctions.

Plus, Academy Award-nominated stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will lead a one-time only “Making of Wicked” special event from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles this fall.

NEW THIS SUMMER:

Citytv and Citytv+ are heating up this summer with an all-new season of Bachelor in Paradise featuring host Jesse Palmer, bartender Wells Adams, and the newest addition former Bachelorette Hannah Brown, starting Monday, July 7. Then, Steve Harvey hosts a new season of Celebrity Family Feud where teams of celebrities and their families face off to name the top responses to questions posed to 100 people, premiering Thursday, July 10. Plus, don’t miss new episodes of jaw-dropping talent on America’s Got Talent followed by reality competition series Destination X on Tuesdays.

All the newly announced titles and returning hits on Citytv are also available to stream on Citytv+ along with an expansive content library of the latest episodes and past seasons of popular programming from Bravo, Discovery, Food Network, HGTV, Magnolia Network, ID, Cooking, OWN, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Discovery Science, OMNI Television and more.

*Source: Numeris. Ind. 2+, and A25-54, Citytv Total, 2025 Calendar Year to Date, Total Canada AMA (000), AvWkRch (000), CumRch (000), AMA based on originals only, Reach based on Originals + Repeats

**BYTD to Apr 6, 2025, vs Previous BYTD, Citytv Total, CTV Com, CTV Total, Global Total, CBC Total, Total Canada AMA (000) & Shr of Nat Conv. Eng Networks, & Total Hrs Viewed, AvWkRch (000), M-Sun 2a-2a

***Source: Numeris, Ontario, 2+, Citytv vs Toronto Stn Group, AMA, M-F 6-8:30a, 5-weeks post launch

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About Citytv
A distinctive alternative to conventional programming, Citytv and Citytv streaming (Citytv+) is home to bold dramas, fan-favourite reality TV, Canadian originals, as well as local news and entertainment programs such as CityNews and Breakfast Television. Citytv is a part of Rogers Sports & Media, a division of Rogers Communications Inc., Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company (TSX, NYSE: RCI).

Rogers Sports & Media announced its 2025/26 slate of new and returning programming for its specialty channels, showcasing the newest episodes and latest seasons from top shows like Below Deck Mediterranean and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo), 100 Day Dream Home (HGTV), Beat Bobby Flay and Tournament of Champions (Food Network), Expedition Files (Discovery), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX), and more.

“Across linear, on-demand and streaming we have an expansive lineup of programming from these sought-after brands, deepening Rogers commitment to bring the best entertainment to Canadians,” said Hayden Mindell, Senior Vice President, Television, Rogers Sports & Media. “Across our specialty portfolio, the content we’ve invested in is unmatched, offering audiences the shows they crave, from their favourite reality tv and true crime to critically acclaimed dramas and comedies.”

NEW TITLES:

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Bravo
The Valley: Persian Style (working title), Bravo
The Lowdown starring Ethan Hawke, FX
Alien: Earth starring Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant, FX
Chasing the West with Drew and Jonathan Scott, HGTV
Condemned, HGTV

Let’s whoop it up, Canada! Bravo brings the ultimate dose of reality TV entertainment with all-new seasons of Bravo’s iconic titles including The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Below Deck Mediterranean, The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Vanderpump Rules, and Southern Charm, plus Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, among others.

Beginning this fall, HGTV nails down new seasons of star-studded transformations on House Hunters, 100 Day Dream Home, Help! I Wrecked My House, Sin City Rehab, and Fixer to Fabulous. Over on Magnolia Network, the charm continues with new seasons of The Last Wright, and more.

The Food Network is serving up a feast of your favourite series chock-full of the brand’s celebrity chefs, spicy showdowns, and decadent desserts including new seasons of Chopped, Holiday Baking Championship, Halloween Baking Championship, Bobby’s Triple Threat, and Beat Bobby Flay, plus Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games to round out the schedule.

Discovery brings the world to your fingertips with new seasons of such titles as Homestead Rescue, Josh Gates’ Expedition X and Expedition Unknown, The Last Woodsmen, and Street Outlaws. Plus, don’t miss the summer’s most-anticipated television programming event “Shark Week” as it returns for its historic 37th year on Sunday, July 20.

Investigation Discovery (ID) provides gripping entertainment for audiences seeking true crime stories of murder and betrayal like Death By Fame, Road Rage, Naked Crimes, and Signs of a Psychopath.

FX and FXX remain the home to critically acclaimed dramas, comedies, and docuseries with a range of great shows including a new season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the longest-running live-action comedy on TV.

As announced earlier this week, Rogers has greenlit 11 new Canadian original titles and over 115 hours of programming to debut on HGTV and Food Network. In the last decade, Rogers has invested $7 billion in Canadian content. Click here for more details.

Watch the latest from HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, ID, and Magnolia Network on Rogers Xfinity TV, Citytv+, and TELUS Optik TV, or call your TV provider directly if you’re missing these channels in your TV guide.

About Rogers Sports & Media
Rogers Sports & Media is a diverse sports and content company that engages more than 30 million Canadians monthly. The company’s dynamic portfolio of media assets includes more than 50 radio stations, 67 community TV channels, 31 conventional and specialty television channels, e-commerce, and more. Rogers Sports & Media delivers unique storytelling through its range of powerful brands: HGTV, Food Network, Bravo, Citytv, Citytv+, Discovery, ID, OMNI Television, FX, TSC, Breakfast Television, 98.1 CHFI, KiSS, CityNews and Sportsnet – Canada’s #1 sports network. Rogers Sports & Media is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX, NYSE: RCI). Visit rogerssportsandmedia.com.

Building on its $7 billion investment in Canadian content over the last decade, Rogers today announced its new slate of Canadian made original programming for specialty networks HGTV and Food Network.  

“We are proud to collaborate with an incredible group of Canadian production partners and personalities to bring nearly 120 hours of original unscripted programming with both big household names and new voices,” said Kale Stockwell, Director of Original Programming, Rogers Sports & Media, ahead of its Upfront tomorrow. “Whether it’s home renos, visually stunning culinary creations or inspiring home design, this robust and competitive slate builds on the foundation of what makes HGTV and Food Network so popular with viewers and offers unique opportunities for advertisers.”

Premiering across Food Network, HGTV, and Citytv+ starting in fall 2025, new titles include Andy’s East Coast Kitchen Crawl, Bake Master Battle, Come Dine with Me Canada, David Rocco’s Eating Dirty, The County featuring Sarah Keenleyside, Small Town Escapes with Colin & Justin, plus a new project with Sarah Richardson with details to be announced in the coming months.

Rogers Sports & Media breaks new ground with Scott Brothers Entertainment  

Rogers Sports & Media will work with ‘Property Brothers’ Drew and Jonathan Scott and their production company, Scott Brothers Entertainment, on an all-new show. The home reno and real estate powerhouse duo will star in new HGTV series Property Brothers: Commitment Issues (working title), set to premiere in 2026.

“As Vancouver natives, Canada has a special place in our hearts and we always strive to make sure that our shows are available to Canadian audiences,” said Drew & Jonathan Scott. “It’s exciting to work with Rogers to expand our offerings in this market and we think audiences are really going to love some of the new content we have coming up, including the new series Property Brothers: Commitment Issues, in which we’ll help hesitant home buyers commit to a home purchase by transforming it into their dream space.”

“Drew and Jonathan Scott are superstars in lifestyle television and have this tremendous capacity to deeply engage and inspire audiences with their relatable presence and trusted expertise,” said Stockwell. “We’re excited to bring more Property Brothers to Canadians next year with their new HGTV series.”

Coming to a Hometown Near You  

Rounding out the competitive slate of new Canadian originals is Home Town Takeover Canada, featuring beloved home reno and design couple, Ben and Erin Napier, and a yet to be named Canadian talent. In keeping with the same format as the hugely successful HGTV U.S. hit, the new series will give love to a hometown somewhere in Canada, breathing new life into the selected community. Location, host, and broadcast details to be announced in the coming months.  

Show details are as follows:

HGTV 

Home Town Takeover Canada 

(8 x 60 / RTR Media / in production 2026)

This emotional, empowering and entertaining series is based on the U.S. hit of the same name. “Home Town Takeover Canada” follows a complete small-town revitalization that transforms homes, businesses and public spaces.

Property Brothers: Commitment Issues (working title)

(14 x 60 / Scott Brothers Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery / in production summer and fall 2025) 

In this new one-hour format, HGTV fan-favourite duo Drew and Jonathan Scott help homeowners make confident, informed decisions when purchasing their dream home. Once they help the homeowners buy their dream house, they lead the renovation process to transform it into their forever space.  

Small Town Escapes with Colin & Justin

(20 x 30 / Ocean Entertainment / in production summer and fall 2025)

Dynamic design duo Colin and Justin moved from the big city to small town bliss in Nova Scotia five years ago, and it transformed their lives. Now, in this fresh three-house format, they are making dreams come true for homebuyers looking to escape to a small town and purchase their own piece of paradise.

The Emily Michelle Project 

(8 x 60 / Scott Brothers Entertainment / in production summer 2025) 

A refreshing take on home transformations, where interior designer Emily Michelle steps in to help homeowners achieve their dream homes without breaking the bank. Join Emily Michelle in her world of bargain hunting, thrifting and DIYs to celebrate the big changes you can make with the right vision and expertise. 

The County 

(10 x 60 / RTR Media / in production summer 2025) 

Beloved HGTV Canada star and designer Sarah Keenleyside uprooted her family from Toronto to Prince Edward County, Ontario to build her home and design business from scratch. She’s designing small-town dreams with big charm for herself and others in this new docu-series format.    

Top of the Block 

(40 x 30 / Scott Brothers Entertainment / in production summer 2025) 

This brand-new real estate series sees homeowners competing to prove their house is the best on the block. Each episode will feature seasoned experts who evaluate the homes based on design, creativity, and investment impact, ultimately crowning the Top of the Block winner! Top of the Block is distributed by Cineflix Rights.

Food Network 

Andy’s East Coast Kitchen Crawl  

(12 x 30 / Proper Television / in production summer 2025) 

Join chef and social media star Andy Hay (MasterChef Canada finalist) as he explores the essence of East Coast cooking – one kitchen at a time. From lobster boats to clam shacks to farms and five-star establishments, Andy gathers inspiration to bring home to his Halifax kitchen where he’ll create family-friendly recipes to share.

Bake Master Battle  

(8 x 60 / in production August 2025) 

Tis’ the season for baking! Canadian television personality Dina Pugliese takes the reins as host of Bake Master Battle, a high-stakes bake-off with three teams of elite bakers competing and showcasing their confectionary mastery in a series of thrilling and festive challenges anchored to seasonal themes (Halloween, Holidays, Spring). Joining Pugliese as head judge is hyper-realistic baker extraordinaire, April Julian (Netflix’s Is It Cake?).  

Come Dine With Me Canada  

(60 x 30 / Blink49 Studios / in production summer 2025) 

Five amateur chefs host dinner parties in their homes, showcasing culinary skills to impress their fellow contestants. Each night, the chefs rate the dishes, and the highest score at week’s end wins a cash prize. Let the competition begin! Come Dine With Me Canada is based on the format by ITV Studios.

David Rocco’s Eating Dirty 

(13 x 30 / Rockhead Entertainment / in post-production)

Join celebrity chef David Rocco as he sets off on a fearless food-fueled journey through Italy’s vibrant cities, charming towns, and seaside villages. From the colorful chaos of Naples to the hidden corners of Florence and the sun-soaked streets of Sicily, David follows his appetite. Each episode is a celebration of bold flavors, rich culture, and unapologetic indulgence. David Rocco’s Eating Dirty isn’t just a food show – it isn’t just a travel show – it’s a full-throttle celebration of culture, chaos, and the raw, unapologetic joy of eating dirty.

These exciting shows join the latest episodes and newest seasons of top-rated U.S. programming like Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped (on Food Network) and Celebrity IOU, Home Town and Rock The Block (on HGTV), and can all be watched through select Canadian television providers or streamed on Citytv+. If you are missing these channels , contact your TV provider.

About Rogers Sports & Media
Rogers Sports & Media is a diverse sports and content company that engages more than 30 million Canadians monthly. The company’s dynamic portfolio of media assets includes more than 50 radio stations, 67 community TV channels, 31 conventional and specialty television channels, e-commerce, and more. Rogers Sports & Media delivers unique storytelling through its range of powerful brands: HGTV, Food Network, Bravo, Citytv, Citytv+, Discovery, ID, OMNI Television, FX, TSC, Breakfast Television, 98.1 CHFI, KiSS, CityNews and Sportsnet – Canada’s #1 sports network. Rogers Sports & Media is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX, NYSE: RCI). Visit rogerssportsandmedia.com.

Rogers Xfinity TV offers the most content of any television provider in Canada with the addition of more than 150 international channels in over 20 languages. Now Rogers customers can access more than 480 channels and experience more of the world from home, only on Rogers Xfinity TV.  

“We’re proud to bring Canadians the most TV content and best entertainment experience,” said Bret Leech, President, Residential, Rogers. “Our world-class platform seamlessly integrates this TV content, which now includes 150+ channels from around the world, with a growing range of streaming services so customers can easily find the content they’re looking for with our award-winning voice remote.”

According to a recent survey of Canadians who speak multiple languages,in-language content is important to 84% to stay connected to their culture and heritage.¹

Rogers newly expanded international TV channel offering is available with Rogers Xfinity TV packages in Free Preview through June 17 for customers to explore the world from the comfort of their home. When the preview is over, customers can customize their entertainment experience by subscribing to these international TV channels and theme packs.

Rogers Xfinity TV brings the most TV content² – live sports, entertainment and news from Canada and around the world – with on-demand and streaming apps together on one platform to deliver the best entertainment experience.³

To learn more, visit rogers.com/Xfinity.

About Rogers Communications Inc.: 
Rogers is Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company, and its shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For more information, please visit rogers.com or investors.rogers.com. 

The Winnipeg-set comedy Universal Language has won the Toronto Film Critics Association’s 2024 Rogers Best Canadian Film Award. Its companion prize, Rogers Best Canadian Documentary, was awarded to the musical biopic Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story.

Universal Language imagines a Winnipeg where Persian is the dominant language and turkeys roam the snowy streets while tourists admire the drab cityscape. Any Other Way tells the story of R&B singer Jackie Shane, who broke ground as an out Black trans performer on the Toronto scene in the 1960s before fading into obscurity.

The richest annual film prize in Canada was shared by narrative and documentary features, with $50,000 to each winner, courtesy of Rogers. Actor/writer/director Don McKellar (The Sympathizer) presented the award to Universal Language writer/director Matthew Rankin. Comedian Rick Mercer presented the doc prize to Any Other Way’s Michael Mabbott, who directed the film with Lucah Rosenberg-Lee.

Drawing influences from Canada’s Guy Maddin and Iran’s Abbas Kiarostami, Universal Language is an irreverently funny consideration of our multicultural landscape. The film was Canada’s official submission in the Oscar race for Best International Feature and made the 15-film shortlist. Any Other Way, which explores histories of trans erasure and visibility, brings Shane’s story to screen using her own words combined with animation and dramatic recreations. Universal Language is currently in theatres, while Any Other Way is streaming on Crave.

Runners-up in both categories received a $5,000 prize from Rogers Communications. Nominated in the dramatic category were Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson (Rumours) and Sophie Deraspe (Shepherds), while Brenda Michell, Michael Toledano, and Jennifer Wickham (Yintah) and Ali Weinstein (Your Tomorrow) were runners-up in the documentary race.

Hosted by actress Tamara Podemski (Outer Range, Fancy Dance), the ceremony took place at a gala dinner held February 24, 2025 at The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, featuring a Prime Video cocktail party, and a Netflix dinner.

“This year’s winners are exactly why Rogers awards these prizes to Canadian films,” said Robin Mirsky, Executive Director, Rogers Group of Funds. “Universal Language is a richly imaginative take on Winnipeg, one of our most richly imagined cities. And Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story is about a remarkable chapter in Toronto music history, one that deserves to be better known. Both are films that could only be made by Canadians, about Canadians, and we congratulate all the winners and nominees.”

“We had an embarrassment of riches this year in both the documentary and narrative feature categories, and any of the films could have won,” added TFCA President Johanna Schneller.

“Congratulations to all our splendid nominees. But Universal Language and Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story both do something extraordinary: Each nods to cinematic history, and each advances their respective forms in invigorating new directions. They were thrilling to watch, and we’re thrilled to celebrate them.”

At the gala, TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey presented winner RaMell Ross with three TFCA Awards for his drama Nickel Boys: Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay, co-written by Joslyn Barnes. Adapted from the novel by Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys is currently nominated for two Oscars including Best Picture. Actor Sarah Gadon (Enemy, Alias Grace) presented Outstanding Performance in a Canadian Film to Félix-Antoine Duval for his turn in Shepherds. Duval plays Quebecois adman Mathyas Lefebure, who quit his job to pursue life as a shepherd in Provence, France.

Podemski introduced video acceptance speeches from TFCA Award winners Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Outstanding Lead Performance, Hard Truths), filmmaker Payal Kapadia (Best International Feature and Best Original Screenplay, All We Imagine as Light), director Gints Zilbalodis (Best Animated Feature, Flow), and actor Clarence Maclin (Breakthrough Performance, Sing Sing).

Actor Jamie Thomas King (The Tudors, Mr. Turner) and actor/screenwriter Eva Everett Irving (The Pitt, Orphan Black) presented the Jay Scott Prize for an emerging artist to filmmaker J Stevens, who made their feature directorial debut last year with Really Happy Someday and has directed series including Sort Of and Slow Pitch.

In its mission to recognize new voices in film criticism, the TFCA gave Alexander Mooney the seventh annual Telefilm Canada Emerging Critic Award, presented by Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek). Mooney has contributed to outlets including Exclaim!, Documentary Magazine, and MUBI Notebook. The award comes with a prize of $1,000.

And this year’s Company 3 Luminary Award was presented by three-time Rogers Best Canadian Film winner Jennifer Baichwal (Manufactured Landscapes, Anthropocene) to Tonya Williams, celebrated actor and founder and executive director of the Reelworld Film Festival and Reelworld Screen Institute. A pay-it-forward initiative, the award allows the recipient to donate $50,000 in post-production services from Company 3 to another filmmaker. Williams announced Vancouver-based filmmaker Leena Minifie as the recipient.

The TFCA is extremely grateful to founding sponsor Rogers Communications for the Rogers Best Canadian Film and the Rogers Best Canadian Documentary awards. The TFCA thanks returning sponsors Netflix as Dinner sponsor, Prime Video as Cocktail Reception and After Party sponsor and Air Canada as Official Airline. TFCA salutes Telefilm Canada as the Telefilm Canada Emerging Critic sponsor and Company 3 as the Company 3 Luminary Award Sponsor. The TFCA also thanks sponsors Omni King Edward Hotel and salutes stalwart supporters G.H. Mumm Champagne, L’Eat Catering, Zoomer Magazine, The Printing House, Element Event Solutions and Pinnacle Live.

ABOUT THE TFCA

The Toronto Film Critics Association was established in 1997 and is comprised of Toronto based journalists and broadcasters who specialize in film criticism and commentary. All major dailies, weeklies and a variety of other print, electronic and web outlets are represented. Members of the TFCA also participate in the Federation of International Film Critics (FIPRESCI). As such, they have sat on juries at festivals in Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto, Montreal, Miami, Palm Springs, Chicago, Pusan, Moscow, Amsterdam, London and Vienna, among others.

Toronto International Film Festival and Rogers are pleased to announce a three-year agreement that will see Rogers return as the official Presenting Partner of the Festival and the People’s Choice Award through 2027.

The expanded partnership builds on the success of TIFF ’24, which welcomed a record-breaking 700,000 attendees and hundreds of the world’s biggest filmmakers and stars. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will take place from September 4 to 14, 2025.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Rogers through 2027, building on the terrific momentum we’ve created together,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF. “We share a vision of celebrating Canadian storytelling and commitment to excellence on a global stage, and we look forward to working together to create a truly remarkable 50th edition of our Festival in September.”

“We are committed to supporting world-class film and cinema and bringing the best in entertainment to Canadians,” said Tony Staffieri, CEO, Rogers. “We look forward to celebrating TIFF’s 50th edition this year and to continuing a successful multi-year partnership.”

Rogers and TIFF will create a new original content series in partnership with TIFF’s in-house Studio 9 production team. Rogers will also develop and produce a 50th edition TV special to be aired exclusively on Citytv. Rogers customers will have access to VIP red carpet experiences through Rogers Beyond the Seat.

TIFF is marking a historic milestone with the 50th edition of the Festival and celebratory programming and events throughout the year. Look for an announcement next week with more information.

About Rogers Communications Inc.

Rogers is Canada’s communications and entertainment company and its shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For more information, please visit rogers.com or investors.rogers.com.

About TIFF

TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. An international leader in film culture, TIFF projects include the annual Toronto International Film Festival® in September; TIFF Lightbox, which features five cinemas, learning and entertainment facilities; and the innovative national distribution program Film Circuit. The organization generates an annual economic impact of $200 million CAD. TIFF Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel, and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, and RBC. For more information, visit tiff.net.