As Montreal's Just for Laughs festival prepares to kick off on Wednesday, the company has released a new anti-harassment policy for employees and addressed the sexual misconduct scandal surrounding founder Gilbert Rozon.

The company describes Hills as a "32-year veteran of the festival,'' who was instrumental in establishing and growing the English-speaking portion of Just For Laughs Montreal.

Bell Media says it is has joined a group of investors in buying the production company behind Montreal's Just For Laughs comedy festival.

There's a report Bell Canada and entertainment giant evenko are getting involved as partners in Just For Laughs.

Canadian comedian Howie Mandel, Just for Laughs' new owner, shares his vision for the festival's future, an urban planner says Montreal needs to move away from a car-centric approach to planning and meet Great Montrealer Lise Watier, a beauty icon and philanthropist – all this week on ‘Focus Montreal.’

Canadian comedian Howie Mandel is hoping to take the Just For Laughs brand to the world, from the place where it all started: Montreal.

Just For Laughs has been sold to an investor group led by Canadian-born comedian Howie Mandel and an American talent agency.

Highlights from this year’s Canadian Screen Awards included comedian Dave Chappelle honouring Just for Laughs with the Icon Award.

Leading the list of TV nominations for the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards is 'Orphan Black' with 14 nominations.

Viewers are encouraged to answer a survey about the show after watching the pilot episode.