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Jan 31, 2012 — News Article: Reimagine the CBC by Lead Now

LeadNow has launched a campaign to Re-Imagine the CBC.

Jan 31, 2012 — News Release: London residents want their own CBC station

A wide majority  of London residents would like CBC to establish a local radio station to cover community affairs and most hope their MP would champion the new station or not oppose it.

Jan 31, 2012 — Opinion Poll: Public Opinion in the London Region & the rest of Canada concerning the CBC

New opinion research on public reaction to plans from the CBC to open a local radio station in London in the autumn of 2012.

Jan 31, 2012 — Blog Post: Conservative MPs seek to "de-fund" the CBC

Over the past months, at least six Conservative MPs have presented petitions to the House of Commons seeking to "de-fund" the CBC.

Jan 31, 2012 — Opinion Poll: Public opinion in Kamloops & the rest of Canada concerning the CBC

New opinion research on public reaction to a proposed a new radio service in the Interior BC region of Kamloops in the autumn of 2012. 

Jan 31, 2012 — News Release: Kamloops area residents want their own CBC station

A substantial majority of Kamloops area residents would like CBC to establish a local radio station to cover community affairs and three-quarters hope their MP would champion a new station or not oppose it.

Jan 30, 2012 — News Article: Cuts: This time it's personal by Susan Delacourt

Columnist questions whether it is possible for the Conservative government to make cuts without first demonizing the target of them.

Jan 28, 2012 — News Article: CBC taking bite out of ... Apple?! by Ezra Levant

Columnist says the CBC is a failure at what it does now, and should not be taking on Apple with a new online music store.

Jan 28, 2012 — News Article: Don’t count on tuning into a local CBC station any time soon by Luisa D’Amato

The CBC says it plans to open a radio station in Waterloo Region this fall but columnist Luisa D'Amato questions whether it will happen.

Jan 26, 2012 — News Article: Sun TV attacks don’t faze CBC chief Hubert Lacroix by Greg Quill

CBC president Hubert Lacroix says he doesn’t believe there’s a conspiracy between Sun Media and Conservatives in Ottawa.

Jan 21, 2012 — News Article: We can't fix the CBC if it doesn't exist

Columnist says taxpayers will continue to pay for the CBC, not just because they have no choice, but because they still care and hope that it will get better.

Jan 19, 2012 — Opinion Poll: Public opinion in the Waterloo Region & the rest of Canada concerning the CBC

Opinion research reveals that residents of the Waterloo region are very supportive of a CBC proposal to launch a local radio station in the area and would like their MP to champion the initiative. 

Jan 19, 2012 — News Release: Waterloo region residents want their own CBC station

A new opinion survey shows a substantial majority (68%) of Waterloo region residents would like CBC to establish a local radio station to cover community affairs and most (73%) hope their MP would champion the new station or not oppose it.

Jan 19, 2012 — News Article: Poll suggests region wants local CBC radio station by Valerie Hill

FRIENDS has released a public opinion poll suggesting 68 per cent of Waterloo Region residents support CBC establishing a local radio station.

Jan 17, 2012 — News Article: Rogers buys SCN; set to launch Citytv channel by Will Chabun

A mere month after announcing a deal to supply programming to Regina-based TV broadcaster SCN, Rogers Communications has unveiled a deal to buy the station for an undisclosed amount.

Jan 17, 2012 — News Article: Rogers Media Acquires Saskatchewan Network SCN by Etan Vlessing

The takeover deal comes a month after the national broadcaster unveiled an earlier, now-abandoned affiliate agreement with the provincial educational broadcaster.

Jan 17, 2012 — News Article: CBC dismantling LP, CD archives by Guy Dixon

Columnist says the CBC is quietly dismantling its archives of LPs and CDs across Canada – a cultural treasure trove built over decades – even as it prepares to launch a major new music service online.

Jan 17, 2012 — News Article: Low-ball bid for Olympic TV rights could leave Canadians in dark

The International Olympic Committee has rejected a joint offer from Bell and CBC to televise the next Winter Games and the 2016 Summer Games, setting up a high-stakes showdown over how those Olympics will be broadcast in Canada.

Jan 6, 2012 — News Article: CBC ombudsman casts doubt on police chief’s version of Rob Ford’s 911 call by Natalie Alcoba

CBC’s ombudsman has suggested the police chief’s statements about Rob Ford’s 911 call last fall may lack credibility because Bill Blair is “not a disinterested party” and his budget depends on negotiations with the Mayor.

Jan 5, 2012 — News Article: CBC announces Saskatoon morning radio show

CBC says a new morning show will replace the Morning Edition, which is currently heard throughout the province.