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TSN and Genius Sports Partner to Deliver Inaugural Augmented NFL Playoff and Super Bowl Feeds on TSN+

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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As the official data partner of the NFL, Genius Sports will power ground-breaking, augmented broadcasts throughout the upcoming NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl LVII, delivering a revolutionary experience for NFL fans on TSN+.

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  • As the official data partner of the NFL, Genius Sports will power ground-breaking, augmented broadcasts throughout the upcoming NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl LVII, delivering a revolutionary experience for NFL fans on TSN+.
  • The augmented NFL feeds on TSN+ will provide fans with an all-new viewing experience that combines play-by-play data-driven insights, graphic overlays, visualizations, and more.
  • TSN+ broadcasts will feature Genius Sports’ full suite of award-winning augmentation tools which power live feeds on competitions including the NFL, EPL, NBA, March Madness and more.
  • These unique, augmented NFL feeds are the latest live sports innovation from Bell Media’s leading Canadian sports broadcaster, TSN, and are available to viewers only on TSN+.

Bell Let's Talk starts the new year by committing an additional $10 million for mental health programs ahead of Bell Let's Talk Day and invites everyone to join Canada's national day for mental health on January 25

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Today, Bell is announcing an additional $10 million towards our goal of $155 million for Canadian mental health programs.

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  • Today, Bell is announcing an additional $10 million towards our goal of $155 million for Canadian mental health programs.
  • This action will replace the donation of 5 cents per interaction that Bell has made in previous years on Bell Let's Talk Day.
  • In addition, Bell Let's Talk Day will be putting a spotlight on mental health organizations across the country that are providing supports and services for Canadians experiencing mental health issues – organizations that Bell Let's Talk is proud to support.
  • Since then, Bell Let's Talk Day has become the world's largest conversation about mental health, increasing awareness and helping bring about real change.

Crave Inks Major Pay-One Licensing Deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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"This significant deal expands Crave's content offering," said Karine Moses, Senior Vice President, Content Development and News and Vice Chair, Qubec.

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  • "This significant deal expands Crave's content offering," said Karine Moses, Senior Vice President, Content Development and News and Vice Chair, Qubec.
  • "A diverse slate of premium content is what differentiates Crave from its competitors, and we are happy to be working with Sony Pictures Entertainment to deliver a large collection of quality, award-winning, fan-favourite films to our subscribers, in both official languages."
  • "We are happy to extend our relationship with Bell Media and make Sony Pictures' robust library of premium content available to more viewers across Canada," said Stephanie Shinkoda, Vice President, Distribution and Co-Country Manager, Sony Pictures Television and Home Entertainment Canada.
  • Bell Media also operates more than 200 websites; video streaming services including Crave, TSN Direct, and RDS Direct; and multi-channel network Much Studios.

Vecima Announces Annual General Meeting to be held on December 12, 2022 at 10 am PT

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) (Vecima or the Company) filed its Annual General Meeting (the AGM) materials, including its notice of meeting and management information circular (the Circular), announcing that its AGM will be held virtually on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 10am PT.

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  • Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) (Vecima or the Company) filed its Annual General Meeting (the AGM) materials, including its notice of meeting and management information circular (the Circular), announcing that its AGM will be held virtually on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 10am PT.
  • As noted in the Circular, Vecima is nominating Mr. Rick Brace as a director nominee for Vecimas board of directors (the Board).
  • Following the AGM, current Vecima director Scott Edmonds will serve as Lead Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee.
  • Mr. Edmonds previously served as a director of Vecima from April 2015 to September 2017 and rejoined Vecimas Board in June 2022.

CTV's Original Competition Series CROSS COUNTRY CAKE OFF Premieres with Special Two-Night Event Beginning December 15

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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During three regional qualifying rounds, eight bakers in each of the host cities Vancouver, Toronto, and Halifax present their creations to the judges.

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  • During three regional qualifying rounds, eight bakers in each of the host cities Vancouver, Toronto, and Halifax present their creations to the judges.
  • Four cake makers from each qualifier then move forward to compete in the CROSS COUNTRY CAKE OFF kitchen in a festive cake challenge.
  • CROSS COUNTRY CAKE OFF is developed and produced by Boat Rocker's Proper Television, in association with Bell Media.
  • CROSS COUNTRY CAKE OFF is distributed globally by Boat Rocker.

Toronto Downtown West Business Improvement Area (BIA) Launches 2022 Holiday Guide

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - The Toronto Downtown West BIA announced the launch of Toronto's Ultimate Downtown Holiday Guide , which offers a wide range of unique gift giving ideas, inspired dining destinations, and experiential gift options for all to enjoy this Holiday Season.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - The Toronto Downtown West BIA announced the launch of Toronto's Ultimate Downtown Holiday Guide , which offers a wide range of unique gift giving ideas, inspired dining destinations, and experiential gift options for all to enjoy this Holiday Season.
  • The Toronto Downtown West BIA announces the launch of Toronto's Ultimate Downtown Holiday Guide.
  • "The BIA's Holiday Gift Guide highlights a variety of activities, amenities, and unique products, specially selected from the vast array of businesses in the area," stated Janice Solomon, Executive Director of the Toronto Downtown West BIA.
  • Toronto Downtown West BIA is the concentrate of arts, culture, hospitality, sports, and business to bring a unique and vibrant urban experience.

Salvation Army sees significant increase in the number of children needing food bank support

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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The Salvation Army has seen a 30 percent increase in families with children who need our help and are concerned this need will continue to increase over the winter months.

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  • The Salvation Army has seen a 30 percent increase in families with children who need our help and are concerned this need will continue to increase over the winter months.
  • With the threat of a recession, we anticipate this number will continue to grow," says Lt-Colonel John Murray, territorial secretary for communications for The Salvation Army.
  • Last year, the organization saw a national increase of 500,000 people who looked to The Salvation Army for assistance.
  • When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.

TSN NOW AVAILABLE ON LG SMART TVS IN CANADA

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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Plus, customers that have purchased select LG televisions between November 4th and December 15th, 2022, and are new TSN subscribers, can receive five months on LG.

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  • Plus, customers that have purchased select LG televisions between November 4th and December 15th, 2022, and are new TSN subscribers, can receive five months on LG.
  • The promotion is available to new and returning TSN subscribers that have purchased select 86-inch large format 2022 LG QNED, LG NanoCell and LG UHD televisions and LG OLED G2 and C2 televisions, between November 4 and December 15, 2022.
  • All LG Smart TV owners with models from 2018 and later can now access TSN on the TV's webOS platform by opening the TSN app using their remote or when available, by saying "TSN" into their LG Magic Remote.
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BCE reports third quarter 2022 results

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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The forward-looking statements contained in this news release describe our expectations as of November 3, 2022 and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date.

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  • The forward-looking statements contained in this news release describe our expectations as of November 3, 2022 and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date.
  • We caution that the foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect our results.
  • We encourage investors to also read BCE's 2021 Annual MD&A dated March 3, 2022 (included in BCE's 2021 Annual Report) and BCE's 2022 First, Second and Third Quarter MD&As dated May 4, 2022, August 3, 2022 and November 2, 2022, respectively, for additional information with respect to certain of these and other assumptions and risks, filed by BCE with the Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities (available at Sedar.com ) and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at SEC.gov ).
  • BCE is Canada's largest communications company, providing advanced Bell broadband wireless, Internet, TV, media and business communications services.

True, North, Strong, and Fierce! Crave Orders a Fourth Season of CANADA'S DRAG RACE

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Seasons 1-3 of CANADA'S DRAG RACE are available for streaming on Crave, while CANADA'S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS.

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  • Seasons 1-3 of CANADA'S DRAG RACE are available for streaming on Crave, while CANADA'S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS.
  • THE WORLD premieres November 18
    TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Crave confirmed today that it has ordered a fourth season of its hit original series CANADA'S DRAG RACE.
  • In association with Crave, Season 4 of CANADA'S DRAG RACE is produced by Blue Ant Studios.
  • Returning from CANADA'S DRAG RACE Season 3, and from CANADA'S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS.