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TORONTO

Fibe TV1 receives 7 nominations at the Canadian Screen Awards

Bell’s TV1 channel earned a total of 7 nominations for its shows Everybody’s Meg, 1 Man’s Treasure – Niagara’s Golden Grail, and The Missus Downstairs (Season 3).

CHATHAM

Deep Southwest TV series premiere entertains packed crowd; aiming for season 2

The series, which begins streaming on Bell Fibe TV1, March 20, is the creation of Chatham couple Patrick and Megan Whalen, who make up the country duo Deep Southwest.

HAMILTON

Little Women, Big League” – A Wild New Baseball Comedy Premieres March 13, 2025, on Bell Fibe TV1

In Little Women, Big League, two former baseball players turned criminals are given one last shot at redemption. Their mission? To coach a troubled girls’ slow-pitch softball team.

SAINT JOHN

Saint John-based car wash comedy gets release date

A comedy set in an “absurdist, comedic” version of Saint John will hit the airwaves Friday.

OSHAWA

New Bell Fibe TV1 series explores addiction recovery

The cast of 'Despair' a new series exploring the raw emotional journey of a man battling addiction and seeking redemption discuss the show.

NOVA SCOTIA

Shelley Thompson on how she made her series Fibe TV1's "Translations"

The filmmaker, writer, and actor Shelley Thompson has a new series, called Translations, with six episodes all shot here in Nova Scotia.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Animated potato show puts the spotlight on P.E.I. culture

"Pa'tato & the Tot" is the first-ever animated series from Prince Edward Island. The entire show is a Maritime affair as it features music by Juno Award-winners The East Pointers and the voice of actor Jonathan Torrens.

NOVA SCOTIA

A show that documents a NS ghost story: The Fire Ghost of Caledonia Mills

A new television series looks at a famous ghost story from Caledonia Mills, N.S.

WINNIPEG

"Sharp-edged artistry" with Justin Lamoureux from Fibe TV1's Fire & Slice

Justin Lamoureux has his own show, Fire & Slice on the Bell MTS Fibe TV streaming service, which documents the construction of his custom knives.

HALIFAX

Fibe TV1's "Good Grief" wins C21 Best Newform Drama Series Award

Congratulations to Good Grief, the winner of the C21 International Drama Award for Best Newform Drama Series!

NOVA SCOTIA

Nova Scotia TV show finds comedy in Indian immigrant experience

“Normal Scotia,” co-created by Amarpal Dhillon and Charles Wahl, centres on a pair of Indian immigrants who recently arrived in the Maritimes.

ST. JOHN'S

Bell Fibe TV1 goes on A Tippling Adventure

The 4 x 20-minute miniseries shot in St. John's, NL will debut on Dec. 11.

HALIFAX

C21 Drama Awards finalists announced | Fibe TV1 series "Good Grief" nominated for Newform Drama Series

The winners will be announced at the International Drama Awards Ceremony between 6pm and 7pm on December 5 as part of Content London 2024.

NEWFOUNDLAND

Brad Gover and Greg Malone on their new docu-series “Don’t Tell the Newfoundlanders”

Director Brad Gover's new docu-series, "Don't Tell The Newfoundlanders," tells the true story of Newfoundland's less-than-constitutional Confederation with Canada in 1949, based on the bestselling book by Greg Malone. They joined us in studio for a chat about it.

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GRIMSBY

Samora Smallwood directs first series with Coming Home Read more

The romantic comedy series begins production in Grimsby, Ont. on Saturday, Oct 12.

DUNDAS

Bell Fibe TV1 greenlights County Blooms for second season

The new season expands from its Peterborough County, Ont. beginnings with a tour across Ontario and Quebec.

NOVA SCOTIA

Bell Fibe TV1 renews Everybody’s Meg for season two

Bell Fibe TV1 has renewed short-form comedy series Everybody’s Meg for a second season. Maddie Foley stars in the series, which follows the trials and tribulations of a 30-something woman on a path of self-discovery. Season one premiered on Bell Fibe TV1 on June 5.

WINDSOR

Windsor-made documentary premieres on Bell Fibe TV

The show takes viewers on a journey through the dynamic automotive culture, showcasing cars, events, history and the people behind these machines that define so much of the city's identity.

HAMILTON

Ominous' Susan Curran & George Mihalka on 900 CHML Hamilton Tap Radio

Ominous features tales of ghostly intervention, inspired by popular urban legends of Ontario. Listen to what Susan (producer) and George (director) have to say about it on Hamilton’s CHML 900.

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CHATHAM

CK country duo reach for the stars in new TV show

Pat Whalen and his wife Megan of the country duo Deep Southwest are set to star in the musical comedy series called Due Southwest to be filmed across the Chatham area soon. The show will be available across a large portion of Canada next year on Bell Fibe TV1.

FORT ERIE

"Cows Come Home": Fort Erie dairy farm provides setting for comedic TV series

“Cows Come Home” is the working title for the comedy about a woman rediscovering her agricultural roots and a passion for training calves at 4H competitions after becoming disillusioned with city life. It will be aired on Bell Fibe TV1 some time in spring 2025.

FORT ERIE

Cows Come Home to Bell Canada’s Fibe TV1

“It’s important for me to highlight the humour and heart of small-town life, while also inviting audiences into the unique world of competitive cow showing, something I really enjoyed throughout my childhood,” said Middleton in a statement.

NOVA SCOTIA

Roll With It - Take Two

Helmed by Canadian comedian and Trailer Park Boys legend Jonathan Torrens in the director’s seat, Roll With It returns for a second season on the heels of two Screen Nova Scotia nominations for Best Ensemble and Best Scripted Series.

NOVA SCOTIA

Maritime show offers comedic look at wheelchair users’ experiences

As a wheelchair user, Maritime actor Brian George has faced countless frustrations and obstacles. George’s experiences provided the inspiration for “Roll With It(opens in a new tab),” a comedy show that recently released its second season on Bell Fibe TV1.

NOVA SCOTIA

"Roll With It" is back for season 2

Halifax actor and disability advocate Brian George stars as "Brian Elliot," a wheelchair-user with the dream of making his city more accessible. He joins us to talk about how the show reflects his real-life experiences.

NEWFOUNDLAND

Comedian Mary Walsh returns as Missus Downstairs in third season

The show, filmed in and around Conception Bay, Newfoundland, just released its third season. Walsh plays Mary and Sullivan plays John, and the two of them get into various antics.

NOVA SCOTIA

Accessibility takes centre stage in Season 2 of Roll With It

Helmed by Canadian comedian and Trailer Park Boys legend Jonathan Torrens in the director’s seat, Roll With It returns for a second season on the heels of two Screen Nova Scotia nominations for Best Ensemble and Best Scripted Series.

ONTARIO

TikTok Influencer Spencer Barbosa Begins Production On Body Positive Docu-Reality Show ‘Flawed’

“Nobody is perfect, and that’s what makes people special — we don’t all fit into one box,” said Barbosa. “I’m so excited to bring stories of body positivity so we can all see how perfectly imperfect we truly are.”

HALIFAX

Drag performer Deva Station wins 'Groundbreaking Performance' at Screen Nova Scotia Awards

“To have her name on the plaque, and not like not ‘Steve (MacLeod),’ you know, it says ‘Deva Station,’ so like that really means a lot,” she told CTV Atlantic’s Katie Kelly during an interview. Deva Station and her long-time partner Jacob Rafuse started “Apocalyptic Kitchen” at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic

COLLINGWOOD

Bell branches into Collingwood looking for community TV shows

Bell's non-profit arm is reaching into Collingwood to grab hold of a few good ideas for local shows. The production team for Bell Fibe TV1 was in town on April 30 to listen to ten pitches from locals for shows set in Collingwood.

AWARDS

9 nominees for 6 TV1 shows at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards

The 2024 Canadian Screen Awards for Television Programs and Performances will take place on May 29. Discover the TV1 nominees for: 1 Man’s Treasure, The Missus Downstairs, Vollies, Pink is in, What Odds & County Blooms.

NEWFOUNDLAND

Director Brad Gover speaks with VOCM Radio about “Only The Night Knows”

“Only The Night Knows” co-creator and director, Brad Gover, speaks with VOCM about the recent series premiere on Bell FibeTV1.

OSHAWA

Matthew Sauvé Addiction Drama Series ‘Disrepair’ Lands Series Order At Bell Canada Streaming Channel TV1

The story follows Jake Thomas (Sauvé), who, after years of going in and out of rehabs, is determined not to relapse, but must confront the damaged family relationships his addiction has caused.

NEWFOUNDLAND

Snook is back! Everybody’s favourite corner boy stars in new series

Pete Soucy has revived his much-loved corner boy character for a new series called Snook: Out on Bail. Take a sneak peek at the show and reminisce on 30 years of Snook.

NOVA SCOTIA

Membertou filmmaker shines a light on Mi'kmaw ghost stories in new TV show

Six years ago, Dawn Wells had nothing but a love of horror films, an iPhone and support from friends and family. Today she's busy producing six episodes of her show Creepy Cape Breton for one of Canada's biggest media companies.

WINNIPEG

Check out a Manitoba-made paranormal cooking show

Some of the minds behind the new Manitoba made reality show Ghost Kitchens give a peek at the cooking show judged by a ghost.

PETERBOROUGH

Avi Federgreen and Jen Pogue collaborate on County Blooms

County Blooms follows Pogue as she features flower growers, designers and businesses in Peterborough County and highlights their sustainable practices and crafts made out of flowers.