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New WildBrain Spark channel to boost kids’ literacy

LONDON, U.K. — WildBrain’s digital media division, WildBrain Spark, announced Thursday the launch of a dedicated channel of subtitled content for kids on its YouTube network in support of the

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Two new CRTC commissioners appointed

OTTAWA — The two vacant commissioner spots at the CRTC have been filled, with the announcement Thursday by Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault that Ellen C. Desmond (pictured, left) has

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Chatr launches new credit cards

TORONTO — Rogers flanker brand chatr today launched two new credit cards — the chatr Secured Mastercard and chatr Mastercard — which are designed to help Canadian residents participate in

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Rogers Pro On-the-Go rolls out in Alberta

EDMONTON and CALGARY — Rogers has expanded its personalized mobile retail experience, Rogers Pro On-the-Go, once again, with today’s announcement the service will begin rolling out in Edmonton and Calgary

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TextNow appoints new board member

WATERLOO and SAN FRANCISCO — Canadian mobile virtual network operator TextNow announced Thursday Paul Schaut (above) has joined the company’s board of directors. The veteran technology executive has more than

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CBC announces new Canada Reads dates

TORONTO — CBC today announced its annual battle of the books, Canada Reads 2020, is set to take place from Monday, July 20 to Thursday, July 23, following its postponement

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Bell Let’s Talk donates $1 million to Kids Help Phone

MONTREAL — Bell Let’s Talk has made a $1-million donation to Kids Help Phone to enhance ongoing crisis support for young people coping with mental health challenges during the Covid-19