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CBC's 'The National' Is The Peter Pan Of News

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There was a time, not so long ago, in Canada when we depended on the editorial decisions of a few at the hub of a few daily newspapers and a couple of television stations, notably the CBC and its rival CTV. Rapidly, these sources are becoming like rotary landline telephones. Sure there are people who use them, but with each obituary, they become fewer.

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Peter Landry is a public affairs and government relations specialist at Enterprise, one of Canada's leading public affairs firms.

CRTC Puts Cable Companies On The Hot Seat Over 'Skinny Basic'

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Peter Mansbridge Is Retiring From 'The National'

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Your Guide To Fall TV Premiere Dates

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James Corden Is Also Distracted By Kanye West's 'Fade' Video

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Kanye Talked About Taylor Swift And Debuted A Very Sweaty Video

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'Ryan Lochte' Was At The MTV VMAs And Nailed All His Jokes

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No One Will Be Mispronouncing Alessia Cara's Name After This VMAs Performance

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70 Reasons Why Fox News Is A Sexist Piece Of Sh*t

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New 'Anne Of Green Gables' Coming To Netflix

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Japan's Prime Minister Was Super Mario At The Rio Closing Ceremony

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Canadians Agree: CBC Did Right By The Tragically Hip

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5 Moments Of Women Kicking Ass On 'Stranger Things'

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Hey Peter Mansbridge: It's Gisele, Not 'Mrs. Tom Brady'

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Rio Opening Marked 1 Time Americans Preferred A Canadian Broadcast

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J.K. Rowling Had The Perfect Response To A Question About Female Orgasms

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«Stranger Things», la série vintage déjà culte de Netflix (PHOTOS)

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Canadian Daredevil Shot In Neck With Flaming Arrow On Live TV

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John Oliver Has An Answer For The 'Gilmore Girls' Teaser

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The Real Reason Ellen Pompeo Won't Leave 'Grey's Anatomy'

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Gilmore Girls Is Coming To Netflix Sooner Than You Think

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'OITNB's' Poussey To Star In Series Based On Margaret Atwood Book

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Kristen Bell Reveals Her Wedding Photos For The First Time

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Fox News CEO Ousted Over Sex Harassment Claims

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Where Are YTV Hosts Now?

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Michelle Obama And James Corden Jam Out On Carpool Karaoke

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Shannen Doherty Shares Heartbreaking Photos Of Shaving Her Head

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New 'Star Trek' Show Will Be Streamed On Netflix, Just Not In Canada

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James Corden's Latest Carpool Karaoke Guest Will Make Your Day

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The Ideal Browser For Netflix Might Not Be The One You're Using

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'Orphan Black' Star Nominated For An Emmy Award

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Gay Scene In New 'Tarzan' Film Was Cut Because It Was 'Odd'

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Rebel Wilson Says Gaining Weight Helped Her Launch Her Career

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Ugh. Some People Want Jesse Williams Fired From 'Grey's Anatomy'

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James Corden Is Also Distracted By Kanye West's 'Fade' Video

Kanye Talked About Taylor Swift And Debuted A Very Sweaty Video

'Ryan Lochte' Was At The MTV VMAs And Nailed All His Jokes

No One Will Be Mispronouncing Alessia Cara's Name After This VMAs Performance

70 Reasons Why Fox News Is A Sexist Piece Of Sh*t

New 'Anne Of Green Gables' Coming To Netflix

Japan's Prime Minister Was Super Mario At The Rio Closing Ceremony

Canadians Agree: CBC Did Right By The Tragically Hip

5 Moments Of Women Kicking Ass On 'Stranger Things'

Hey Peter Mansbridge: It's Gisele, Not 'Mrs. Tom Brady'

Rio Opening Marked 1 Time Americans Preferred A Canadian Broadcast

J.K. Rowling Had The Perfect Response To A Question About Female Orgasms

«Stranger Things», la série vintage déjà culte de Netflix (PHOTOS)

Canadian Daredevil Shot In Neck With Flaming Arrow On Live TV

John Oliver Has An Answer For The 'Gilmore Girls' Teaser

The Real Reason Ellen Pompeo Won't Leave 'Grey's Anatomy'

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Michelle Obama And James Corden Jam Out On Carpool Karaoke

Shannen Doherty Shares Heartbreaking Photos Of Shaving Her Head

New 'Star Trek' Show Will Be Streamed On Netflix, Just Not In Canada

James Corden's Latest Carpool Karaoke Guest Will Make Your Day

The Ideal Browser For Netflix Might Not Be The One You're Using

'Orphan Black' Star Nominated For An Emmy Award

Gay Scene In New 'Tarzan' Film Was Cut Because It Was 'Odd'

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