CTV MORNING LIVE Edmonton Delivers Special “HOLIDAY AFTER HAIYAN” Broadcast, December 10

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EDMONTON (December 5, 2013) – In the wake of the deadliest Philippine typhoon on record, CTV MORNING LIVE eagerly lends a helping hand in support of Canadian Red Cross Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts with a very special fundraising event. Taking place on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 5:30 – 9 a.m., CTV MORNING LIVE partners with Chateau Lacombe Hotel, where co-host Stacey Brotzel will be on location reporting live.

Edmontonians are encouraged to stop by Chateau Lacombe (10111 Bellamy Hill), enjoy a coffee and muffin, and make a cash donation. In addition to on-site donations, the public can also donate through the Canadian Red Cross website or by calling 1-800-418-1111.

“Traditionally a time of giving and celebration, this holiday season there are millions of people in the Philippines who are struggling just to survive,” said Brotzel. ”This tragedy unites us all, and CTV Edmonton is committed to raising awareness of this effort as we galvanize our community to aid those in desperate need.”

This latest effort complements Bell’s commitment to support Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts, which have included a $100,000 donation in support of the Canadian Red Cross, and a commitment to help Canadian Filipinos stay up to date by providing free access to Tagalog language channels on Bell Satellite and Fibe TV through the month of November.

As a longtime partner, Bell Media also supports the Humanitarian Coalition’s Typhoon Haiyan fundraising campaign with airtime for TV and radio ads, plus space for banner advertising across a range of Bell Media websites including CTV.ca and TheLoop.ca.

About CTV Edmonton

CTV Edmonton produces more than 30 hours of local programming each week for CTV, and is the #1 destination for prime time content in the region, broadcasting many of Canada’s favourite entertainment programs. CTV Edmonton launched CTV MORNING LIVE in 2011, complementing daily newscasts CTV NEWS AT NOON, CTV NEWS AT 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., CTV NEWS AT SIX, and CTV NEWS AT 11:30. In 2012, CTV Edmonton made a full transition to High Definition, upgrading all cameras and equipment in the station.  In 2014 CTV Edmonton will celebrate 60 years in Edmonton with a fond recollection of the past and a renewed energy and commitment to continue serving North central Alberta for many years to come.

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For more information:

Ursula Phillips, CTV Inc., 780.982-5074 or ursula.phillips@bellmedia.ca
Patricia Garcia, CTV Inc., 416.384.2645 or patricia.garcia@bellmedia.ca