AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublishing & Streaming: Netflix is rolling out short-form video licensing deals with major publishers (including Vanity Fair, Vogue, Rolling Stone, People and Variety) starting Aug. 3 across Canada and other markets, betting on bite-sized content to compete with TikTok-style viewing. Canadian Media Literacy: A new report from the Public Library Association and PressReader finds libraries are embedding media literacy support into everyday help, with 65% of staff saying patrons struggle with digital resources. TV/Books Crossover: “Heated Rivalry,” based on Canadian author Rachel Reid’s novel, is barred from Emmy nominations due to U.S. eligibility rules, even as one cast member lands a guest-actor nod. Sports & Culture: Montreal’s Olympic Q-Series for 2028 has confirmed beach volleyball, BMX freestyle, flag football and park skateboarding, with upgrades planned for Olympic Park’s skate facilities. Local Arts: Canmore, Alta. debuts “The Cheezie Musical,” turning Hawkins Cheezies into a homegrown stage story running through Aug. 15. Travel/Reading Season: Parks Canada is waiving admission fees at 223 sites this summer, but the “fine print” matters for parking and camping details.
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