The Lede

CTV News Ottawa has announced the appointment of Patricia Boal as Anchor of CTV NEWS AT SIX, beginning Monday, July 8. Boal takes the helm after last month’s announcement that longtime anchor Graham Richardson has decided to step down from the role. Matt Skube takes over as anchor of the station’s CTV NEWS AT FIVE, and continues to lead CTV NEWS AT 11:30. Read more in the press release on The Lede: https://thelede.ca/lqvdo5 

Coming to Crave this week: the streaming debut of GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE; the action thriller film RUMBLE THROUGH THE DARK; HBO’s original documentary QUAD GODS premiere; and more! Read the full lineup on The Lede here: https://thelede.ca/j405bs

Only 10 teams remain after a thrilling Season 10 premiere of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, which featured breathtaking challenges in Niagara Falls. Read the interview with the first eliminated team on The Lede: https://thelede.ca/18f04b

As the starting line of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Season 10 approaches on Tuesdays at 9 pm ET on CTV starting July 2, host Jon Montogmery reveals his top 3 favourite moments in an interview with Critic and Contributor to The Lede, Bill Harris. From touching highlights to a surprising top pick, Montogmery shares it all! Read the full story on The Lede here: https://thelede.ca/5kppqk

Returning to Crave Friday, July 19 at 9 p.m. ET with new episodes dropping on subsequent Fridays at 9 p.m. ET, CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS THE WORLD Season 2 sees Queens from the international Drag Race family compete to become Queen of the mother-pucking world! With Canada resuming host nation duties, this six-episode battle, brings back fan-favourites and top talent with a thirst for victory, from across the globe for an elite competition, leaving one queen left standing. Read more details on The Lede: https://thelede.ca/3b4v90 and let the international games begin!

Coming to Crave this week: the streaming debut of MADAME WEB; Crave’s OH CANADA! 🍁 COLLECTIONS; Season 2 of THE TRAITORS NEW ZEALAND; and more! Read the full lineup on The Lede here: https://thelede.ca/k06ocr

Coming to Crave this week: HBO documentary SLAVE PLAY. NOT A MOVIE. A PLAY; the season finale of Crave’s original series SHORSEY; the HBO documentary STEVIE VAN ZANDT: DISCIPLE; and more! Read the full lineup on The Lede here: thelede.ca/ggueo5

Discovery dives into a lineup of adrenaline-packed programming and heartwarming stories for the summer season, including the highly-anticipated return of Shark Week and new episodes of Canadian originals EAST HARBOUR HEROES, BUSH WRECK RESCUE, and PETS & PICKERS. Read the full press release on The Lede here: https://thelede.ca/910er7

Eleven new dynamic and determined teams are revealed for the milestone tenth season of Canada’s #1 program and most-watched summer series THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, premiering Tuesday, July 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app. Read the full release and list of race teams competing this season on The Lede: https://t.co/SwvmLfkNeX

As the grand patron sponsor of the #BanffMediaFestival, Bell Media was thrilled to participate in the festival's 45th anniversary and offer continued support for the international conference.    Bell Media executives, Sean Cohan, Justin Stockman, Carlyn Klebuc, Rachel Goldstein-Couto, Sarah Fowlie, and Li Yeh, participated in sessions, panels, and speed pitch meetings, sharing Bell Media's vision, program strategy, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in this ever-evolving industry.    #JasmeetRaina, star of Crave original series #LateBloomer hosted the "Rockie Awards International Program Competition" and sat down with #Etalk reporter Sonia Mangat for an engaging "In Conversation With". While, actor and comedian #TomGreen, from Crave original series #TheTrades, was honoured with the "Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award" and closed off the festival with an incredible "In Conversation With", and special taping of CBC Radio's Q with Tom Power.    Congratulations on your milestone anniversary, BANFF!