Media Releases: 2025

Burnaby, B.C. (April 14, 2025) – Seven B.C. documentaries commissioned by Knowledge Network in 2023/24 will be premiering on the public broadcaster over the course of the next few months. Knowledge Network plays an important role in strengthening B.C.’s domestic production sector through the commissioning of original B.C. documentaries and helping ensure B.C. filmmakers can access their fair share of federally regulated production funds. Of all the B.C.

Burnaby, B.C. (April 10, 2025) – Knowledge Network is excited to announce industry veteran Sarah Jane Flynn as its new Executive Producer of Original Programming. Sarah Jane will lead on Knowledge Network’s slate of documentary commissions, development projects, and second window pre-licenses. Patrice Ramsay, who currently spear-heads independent production at Knowledge Network, is retiring in May.

Burnaby, B.C. (February 18, 2025) – Knowledge Network is thrilled to announce David Van Poppel as its new Senior Manager of Primetime Programming and Acquisitions. David will lead the strategic sourcing, acquisition, and scheduling of premium Canadian and global content for adult audiences on Knowledge Network’s broadcast channel and streaming service. He steps into this role following the recent retirement of Lawrence Tapley, who played a key role in shaping Knowledge Network’s primetime programming.