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Ian Hanomansing to host live CBC News Network prime-time show from Vancouver

Ian Hanomansing to host live CBC News Network prime-time show from Vancouver

CBC News Network is turning to Ian Hanomansing for its live prime-time coverage. The veteran newsman takes over a daily two-hour slot following “Power & Politics” starting Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling

Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling

TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a lack of local news outlets weakens community ties and affects people's understanding of how government, schools and hospitals function.
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L.A. wildfires, U.S. tariff threats don't have Cineplex execs worried

L.A. wildfires, U.S. tariff threats don't have Cineplex execs worried

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc.'s chief executive says he doesn't see the recent Los Angeles wildfires nor tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened on Canadian goods as spelling major trouble in his business.
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'SNL' at 50: Loverboy's Mike Reno remembers working weekend shift with Jerry Lewis

'SNL' at 50: Loverboy's Mike Reno remembers working weekend shift with Jerry Lewis

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press is looking back at some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
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Meredith Shaw and Sid Seixeiro no longer hosts at Citytv's 'Breakfast Television'

Meredith Shaw and Sid Seixeiro no longer hosts at Citytv's 'Breakfast Television'

TORONTO — "Breakfast Television" co-hosts Meredith Shaw and Sid Seixeiro are no longer with the program, amid a broader shakeup at the Citytv morning show.
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From Trump to Taylor: Six Super Bowl storylines Canadian marketers will be watching

From Trump to Taylor: Six Super Bowl storylines Canadian marketers will be watching

When Canadians tune into the Super Bowl on Sunday, there will be plenty of action on and off the field that marketers will have their eye on. This year's face-off between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles comes as U.S.
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Manitoba government's Buy Local ad campaign includes spending on social media

Manitoba government's Buy Local ad campaign includes spending on social media

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's new advertising campaign encouraging people to spend their dollars in Manitoba and support local businesses is being questioned because some of the government money is being spent on international social media sit
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Amid cross-border tariff tussle, Canadian film crews see peril and opportunity

Amid cross-border tariff tussle, Canadian film crews see peril and opportunity

TORONTO — The prospect of a trade war with the United States has some Canadian film and TV crews bracing for potential impacts that could help some parts of the sector while simultaneously hurting others. U.S.
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Bell CEO slams CRTC, announces further slowdown of fibre network build

Bell CEO slams CRTC, announces further slowdown of fibre network build

The chief executive of BCE Inc. blasted the national telecom regulator as he announced the company would further scale back the build of its fibre internet network.
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Federal government ends boycott of advertising spending on Meta platforms

Federal government ends boycott of advertising spending on Meta platforms

OTTAWA — The federal government has ended its boycott on buying advertisements on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The Privy Council Office confirmed the government's decision, first reported by CTV news.
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