Clarenville 2014 to be seen on TV screens across Newfoundland

Exclusive to Eastlink customers

CLARENVILLE, NL, Feb. 27, 2014 /CNW/ - With the Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games fast approaching, Eastlink has announced that fans across Newfoundland can tune in to Eastlink TV Channel 10 and HD 610 from March 1 to 8 for live coverage and highlights of Clarenville 2014.

"As an Atlantic Canadian company that is deeply committed to local sports and community programming, we're honoured to be here as Platinum Sponsor of Clarenville 2014," said Eastlink's Regional Manager Arthur Taylor. "We know the important role that local sport plays in our communities, and we're happy to help extend our coverage of Clarenville 2014 to Eastlink customers across Newfoundland."

Brad Pitcher, games manager at Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games said he is pleased by Eastlink's efforts to support Clarenville 2014. Along with extensive coverage of the games, Eastlink is providing Free WiFi in the athlete's village for the duration of the games as well as Winter Games gear for host teams.

"We are very happy to have Eastlink as a partner for Clarenville 2014," said Pitcher. "Their support, including their daily coverage on Eastlink TV, will help raise the profile of Clarenville 2014 by sharing the Games with fans all across Newfoundland."

As a Platinum Sponsor of Clarenville 2014, Eastlink customers can view:

• Live coverage of Opening and Closing Ceremonies on Eastlink TV Channel 10 & HD 610
• Daily update show at 7:30 p.m. (NST) on Eastlink TV Channel 10 & HD 610 and Eastlink TV OnDemand
• Live coverage of Male and Female Medal Hockey Games
• Visit eastlink.ca/nl2014wintergames for coverage updates

Fans can also follow Eastlink Producer Gage Miranda on Twitter @EastlinkTVNL for live updates during of the games.

About Eastlink:

As the largest family owned and operated telecommunications company in Canada, Eastlink delivers world-class video entertainment and communications services to residential, business and public sector customers across Canada.

Powered by state-of-the-art fibre optic and wireless networks, Eastlink's advanced services include Unmatched TV featuring Personal Picks, Maestro DVR and Video OnDemand, Internet Evolved including Personal Cloud services, wireless featuring nationwide calling, competitive local and long distance telephone, home security and automation, data communications and exclusive, locally produced programming on Eastlink TV.

Eastlink is one of Canada's Best Managed Companies at the platinum level with operations in Nova Scotia, PEI, NL, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia via sister companies Coast Cable and Delta Cable as well as Bermuda.

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SOURCE: Eastlink

For further information:

Jill Laing
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