Lisa LaFlamme Anchors A CTV NEWS SPECIAL: MANDELA, Live Coverage of Nelson Mandela’s Memorial from Johannesburg, Tomorrow

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TORONTO (December 9, 2013) – As the world unites in mourning the loss and celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela, CTV News is live from Johannesburg, South Africa with a special five-hour presentation of the memorial of the former South African President and anti-apartheid icon, tomorrow morning from 4 – 9 a.m. ET/1 – 6 a.m. PT. Helmed by Chief News Anchor Lisa LaFlamme, A CTV NEWS SPECIAL: MANDELA delivers comprehensive insight and analysis on location from the proceedings, and features special guest Gary Bedell, a former Canadian diplomat who also worked as an aide to Mandela.

A special edition of CTV NATIONAL NEWS will follow from South Africa at 11 p.m. ET on CTV, and 10 p.m. ET on CTV News Channel.

With world leaders, royalty, diplomats, and celebrities around the world expected to be in attendance, CTV News has an expansive team on the ground to take viewers inside every moment of what is anticipated to be the largest gathering of world leaders in South Africa’s history.

“Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy continues to impact people worldwide, and CTV News is committed to delivering the most in-depth and detailed coverage in this time of mourning, while also looking back at his life and many accomplishments,” said Wendy Freeman, President of CTV News.

Extensive online material is available at CTVNews.ca/MANDELA, including video coverage, photo galleries, an interactive timeline, and a six-part series on Mandela’s life. The memorial service will be streamed live on the CTV News site. A CTV NEWS SPECIAL: MANDELA will also air on CTV News Channel from 4 – 8 a.m. ET.

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For more information:

Julie MacFarlane, CTV News, 416.384.4325 or julie.macfarlane@bellmedia.ca