Canada for Haiti: Media Accreditation Alert

CBC, Global and CTV collaborate for live blockbuster fundraiser

TORONTO , Jan. 21 /CNW/ -

    
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    WHAT:  CBC Television, CTV and Global Television are collaborating to
           produce CANADA FOR HAITI (CFH), a one-hour, commercial-free
           special broadcasting live on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. ET/PT/CT
           8p.m MT/AT, 8:30NT

           Hosted by Cheryl Hickey, Ben Mulroney and
           George Stroumboulopoulos, CANADA FOR HAITI will raise funds for a
           coalition of Canadian NGOs, including the Canadian Red Cross
           Society, Care Canada, Free the Children, Oxfam Canada,
           Oxfam Quebec, Plan Canada, Save the Children Canada, UNICEF Canada
           and World Vision Canada.
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    WHO:   Live performances from the Tragically Hip, K'naan and Metric.
           Appearances from countless other celebrities from the world of
           film, television, sport and politics
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    WHEN:  Friday, January 22
           6:00 p.m. for media accreditation
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    WHERE: CBC Television
           250 Front Street West (ID will be checked at Front Street
           location)
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For further information: To confirm a spot at the live broadcast please contact: Renee Mellow or Jennifer Alsop-Lee, Media Profile, [phone], [email protected], mobile [phone], [email protected], mobile [phone]