CTV Toronto and CP24 Highlight Local GTA Businesses in New Series THINGS TO KNOW T.O., Premiering November 21

– CTV Toronto’s Lyndsay Morrison hosts new talk series showcasing GTA entrepreneurs –
– The new half-hour weekly series airs Saturday mornings on CTV, CTV2, and CP24 –

TORONTO (November 19, 2020) – CTV Toronto and CP24 shine a spotlight on local businesses across the GTA in the new series THINGS TO KNOW T.O., premiering Saturday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 a.m. ET on CP24, at 9 a.m. ET on CTV2 Toronto, and 10 a.m. ET on CTV in Toronto. Produced in association with Bell Media Sales with all content sponsored, THINGS TO KNOW T.O. is hosted by CTV Toronto’s Lyndsay Morrison. The new, 30-minute talk series profiles companies across a wide variety of sectors including health, wellness, home improvement, culinary, special events, real estate, law, insurance, local services, and more. Businesses set to be featured on THINGS TO KNOW T.O. this season include Oliver Jewellery, Sokoloff Lawyers, Kidde Alarms, Bromwich and Smith, Auger Hollingsworth, Paramount Fine Foods, and many more. “I look forward to hosting a series that highlights the incredible local businesses that keep our economy moving,” said Morrison. “The pandemic has presented so many challenges, especially for local businesses, and I am so thrilled to share these inspiring stories of perseverance from entrepreneurs right here in our community.” “At such a critical time for our brand partners in local businesses, THINGS TO KNOW T.O. provides audiences with a first-hand look at companies operating in the Toronto market,” said Paul Macerollo, Senior Sales Manager, CTV Toronto Local Sales. “With Lyndsay Morrison’s infectious energy, we look forward to highlighting the many different sectors with profiles of companies doing business in the GTA.” Lyndsay Morrison is a Weather and Community Specialist for CTV Toronto, delivering comprehensive weather updates as well as stories from communities across the GTA. Prior to joining CTV Toronto, Morrison spent seven years at CTV Kitchener as a Weather Specialist. Viewers can learn more about the businesses featured on THINGS TO KNOW T.O. by visiting the show’s official website and social media accounts, including @ThingsToKnowTO on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

About CP24

CP24 is Toronto’s source for breaking news. Available on multiple platforms including television, web, mobile, and via its Twitter handle @CP24, CP24 is the GTA’s #1 destination for news, weather, and traffic. CP24 also delivers information on the move with CP24 GO and the CP24 traffic app. CP24 has been honoured numerous times by the RTDNA – the association of electronic journalists – including the Dejero Award for Best Technical Innovation in 2020, the Charlie Edwards Award for Digital Breaking News in 2019, the Charlie Edwards Award for Breaking News in 2018, the Gordon Sinclair Award for Live Special Events in 2017, and the Ron Laidlaw Award for Continuing Coverage in 2016. CP24’s parent company is Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising.

About CTV

CTV is Canada’s #1 television brand. CTV provides unparalleled entertainment programming across two broadcast television networks; a powerful suite of specialty channels including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, CTV Life Channel, and CTV Sci-Fi Channel; and digital channels CTV Throwback and CTV Movies, streaming on demand from CTV.ca and the CTV app. CTV has been Canada’s most-watched television network for the past 19 years in a row and features a wide range of sports and information programming, including CTV News, Canada’s highest-rated national and local newscasts. CTV’s parent company is Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising.