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- If you love the CBC, click play, above. Then rejoice that you live in a land where people care this much about public broadcasting.
- In other distressing media developments, the CRTC is considering changes to the regulations that govern how much the news needs to be…true. Yes, there is a problem with that sentence. You have until February 9 to share your concerns.
- Top Chef is coming to Canada and it’s premiering April 11. Today Loblaws signed on as an official sponsor, making our edition of the show slightly less fancypants that the Whole Foods–fixed original south of the border. No matter who’s shelling out the groceries, this is one reality show we’re actually excited about.
- The Maple Leafs have a new…ambassador? Mascot? Avatar? We’re not really sure what to call it, but it’s a giant talking tree and therefore sure to boost the Leafs’ credibility tremendously.
- And, lastly, we are glad to hear that Reg Hartt’s Cineforum has been saved. In surprises of the day, credit for the rescue goes to…Rob Ford.
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