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GLOBAL SUPERSTAR THOMAS RHETT TO HOST THE 2024 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD ALONG WITH AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY STAR & ALBERTA NATIVE MACKENZIE PORTER

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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CTV IS THE EXCLUSIVE HOME TO THE 2024 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD, LIVE FROM ROGERS PLACE IN EDMONTON, AB ON SEPTEMBER 14

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  • CTV IS THE EXCLUSIVE HOME TO THE 2024 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD, LIVE FROM ROGERS PLACE IN EDMONTON, AB ON SEPTEMBER 14
    TORONTO, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) is thrilled to welcome country superstar Thomas Rhett as host of the 2024 CCMA Awards presented by TD.
  • CTV is the exclusive home to catch Canada's biggest night in country music on Saturday September 14 at 8:00 p.m.
  • "We're so excited to have Thomas Rhett, and MacKenzie Porter come together to host Canada's biggest night in country music," said Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA.
  • Country Music Week 2024 is possible with the support of the Government of Alberta, the City of Edmonton, Explore Edmonton, and the 2024 Host Committee.

This May, The Formula 1® Exhibition Makes North American Debut in Toronto

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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The all-new F1® Exhibition opens May 3, 2024 and will run until early summer at the Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto, one of the city's leading exhibition locations.

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  • The all-new F1® Exhibition opens May 3, 2024 and will run until early summer at the Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto, one of the city's leading exhibition locations.
  • Jonathan Linden, Producer of The Formula 1® Exhibition, said: "We are thrilled to confirm that Toronto will host the North American debut of the Formula 1® Exhibition.
  • Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.
  • The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company.

Unifor calls out Bell on ducking accountability for job cuts

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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"Our Bell members are here today while Bell executives continue to play games and delay accountability for firing thousands of workers across Canada while hiking shareholder payouts," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

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  • "Our Bell members are here today while Bell executives continue to play games and delay accountability for firing thousands of workers across Canada while hiking shareholder payouts," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • Every job lost represents a life disrupted, a family affected," said Unifor Quebec Director Daniel Cloutier.
  • Find more info on Bell job cuts, profits and dividend payouts here .
  • Following the media conference, Unifor leadership joined Bell workers to rally and march on Bell's Ottawa headquarters, shouting the message loud and clear: Shame on Bell.

Unifor says SaltWire's credit protection filing is more devastating news for a walloped media sector

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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ST. JOHN'S, NL, March 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor is deeply concerned after learning creditor protection Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire Network Inc. filed for creditor protection yesterday.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, NL, March 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor is deeply concerned after learning creditor protection Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire Network Inc. filed for creditor protection yesterday.
  • "This one cuts close to home as I got my start in journalism many years ago at the St. John's Telegram.
  • Unifor represents more than 10,000 media workers, including journalists in the broadcast and print news industry.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Reports Fiscal 2024 Q2 Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) today announced its Q2 2024 financial results, which ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.

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  • Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) today announced its Q2 2024 financial results, which ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.
  • The Company has returned to profitability in Q2 2024, with the last half of fiscal 2024 set to be the strongest, weighted to the fourth quarter.
  • Several cost-reduction activities have been implemented and the Company expects to realize in excess of $3 million in overall cost reductions for fiscal 2024.
  • Thunderbird awards and accolades received during and subsequent to Q2 include, but are not limited to:
    Thunderbird placing No.

Bell Media Congratulates TV and Film Production Partners on Record 249 Nominations for the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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TORONTO, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media proudly congratulates its production partners, internal team members, and talent involved in the creation of content nominated for the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards.

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  • TORONTO, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media proudly congratulates its production partners, internal team members, and talent involved in the creation of content nominated for the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards.
  • Announced this morning by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, Bell Media received 249 nominations for the prestigious awards, the most it has received since the awards were introduced in 2013.
  • This year, Bell Media productions secured 165 nominations across television and digital categories, while Crave-supported films received 84 nominations.
  • "Congratulations to our talented team and our industry-leading production partners on Bell Media's record 249 Canadian Screen Award nominations," said Sean Cohan, President, Bell Media.

Crave Launches on Prime Video Channels in Canada

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media's best-in-class streaming service, Crave, announced today, that its Premium, ad-free plan is now available for purchase through Prime Video Channels in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media's best-in-class streaming service, Crave, announced today, that its Premium, ad-free plan is now available for purchase through Prime Video Channels in Canada.
  • Crave's Premium, ad-free plan can be purchased by Prime Members directly through their Prime Video account for $21.99/month via primevideo.com/crave.
  • For full details about Crave platforms and plans, visit Crave.ca/subscribe or your television service provider.
  • To view the full release, click here .

Bell axes workers while lining pockets of shareholders

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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"Executives and shareholders are doing just fine while our members are being thrown out of work, including once again in the media.

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  • "Executives and shareholders are doing just fine while our members are being thrown out of work, including once again in the media.
  • Bell has been a beneficiary of the Government of Canada's support for the domestic telecommunications and media industries, allowing the company to become a telecommunications giant in Canada.
  • Of the 800 Unifor members, the vast majority come from the telecommunications sector, who are largely workers responsible for keeping Canadians connected, with 100 workers coming from the media sector.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

BCE reports 2023 Q4 and full-year results, announces 2024 financial targets and 3.1% annual dividend increase to $3.99 per share

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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"BCE is in a good position, having achieved our financial targets for 2023 while having weathered increasing macroeconomic headwinds and an unsupportive public policy environment this past year.

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  • "BCE is in a good position, having achieved our financial targets for 2023 while having weathered increasing macroeconomic headwinds and an unsupportive public policy environment this past year.
  • Adjusted net earnings were up 5.7% in Q4 to $691 million, delivering a 7.0% increase in adjusted EPS to $0.76.
  • BCE capital expenditures in Q4 were $1,029 million, down 37.2% from $1,638 million in Q4 last year, corresponding to a capital intensity13 of 15.9%, compared to 25.4% in Q4 2022.
  • For Q4 2023, Bell Media was ranked number one in full-day viewership in the French-language entertainment and pay specialty market.

Bell Media Brings Crave to Prime Video Channels in Canada

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media announced today that it has reached an agreement with Amazon to make its best-in-class streaming service, Crave, available on Prime Video Channels in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media announced today that it has reached an agreement with Amazon to make its best-in-class streaming service, Crave, available on Prime Video Channels in Canada.
  • Launching soon, Crave's Premium, ad-free plan will be offered directly to Amazon customers through their Prime Video account.
  • "We're thrilled to be joining with Amazon to expand the reach of Crave," said Sean Cohan, President, Bell Media.
  • "Making Crave available to as many Canadians as possible, on the service and device of their choosing, is a top priority for Bell Media."