The metaverse is buzzing today that David Kines, the Senior Vice President of MuchMusic and MTV Canada at CTVglobemedia resigned today. Kines was the driving-force behind MuchMusic for years, and carried on his role after the 2007 purchase of CHUM Ltd. (the MuchMusic mother-company) by CTV.

More details are still emerging, but needless to say, the face of music television in Canada will certainly change without Kines at its helm.

UPDATE 10/5/2008: Here’s an excerpt from his letter to staff:

I started at The NewMusic almost 25 years ago and it’s been non-stop challenges and fun ever since…It has been a privilege to have worked as part of an amazing team to create, build and nurture some of the most successful and best-loved brands in television and new media. You should be proud of all you’ve accomplished, and excited for what the future holds. (source)

Nardwuar and Kines - (photo source)