The Canadian Press is reporting this evening that the CRTC will set tough conditions on approval for the CTV – CHUM merger, including the sale of some or all City-TV stations. Formal announcement expected Friday morning.
CRTC To Impose Tough Conditions on CTV-CHUM Merger
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