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  1. A former CBC videojournalist confronts his "Ex-Boss and Arch-Nemesis" Richard Stursberg in this intervew todmaff.in/JkoH5m 1:09 PM May 19th via Buffer
  2. Blast from the Past: Various hacks of the CBC logo during the 2004 labour lockout todmaff.in/JVEx4b 9:45 AM May 19th via Buffer
  3. According to a 25-week ERIN Research study, CBC News gave the most favourable coverage to... the Conservatives Party. todmaff.in/KdESKX 5:26 PM May 18th via Buffer
  4. CBC's chance of getting NHL rights for Hockey Night in Canada? Very slim, according to former exec Richard Stursberg. todmaff.in/JVDNw2 2:38 PM May 18th via Buffer
  5. Fascinating, detailed interview with Todd Spencer, Executive Director of CBC News Network. todmaff.in/JVDH7n 9:45 AM May 18th via Buffer
  6. Why was "Connect with Mark Kelley" (the highest rated CBCNN show) cut? Mgmt says its staff size made it too expensive. todmaff.in/JVDyRA 5:26 PM May 17th via Buffer
  7. Okay, this is the BBC, not the CBC... but still... this is perhaps the best news caption you will ever, ever see. todmaff.in/MkEpNy 1:09 PM May 17th via Buffer
  8. Are you looking forward to the Over the Rainbow show coming? Here's a quick video of the show's host previewing it. todmaff.in/MkCRD4 9:45 AM May 17th via Buffer
  9. Tech guru Don Tapscott thinks CBC's new music service should be "Music To Canadians' Ears" todmaff.in/MkCIzy Have YOU listened to it yet? 5:26 PM May 16th via Buffer
  10. Artists discuss impact of local CBC cuts todmaff.in/JibgMB 1:09 PM May 16th via Buffer
  11. CBC finally commits to full season of CBC Marketplace — one of the best programs on television. todmaff.in/KdESKX 9:45 AM May 16th via Buffer
  12. CBC’s Rick Mercer prefers ordinary Canadians to politicians todmaff.in/JR7rCn 5:26 PM May 15th via Buffer
  13. NEWS! The Debaters is a finalist for the prestigious New York Festival award for Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy Program. 1:09 PM May 15th via Buffer
  14. You knew it had to happen eventually. It's the "Lang and O’Leary Bingo/Drinking Game"! todmaff.in/JP1BPr 9:45 AM May 15th via Buffer
  15. Ian Hanomansing fans will like this — he'll be hosting a new newscast on CBC News Network starting Sep 19th. todmaff.in/JZDduF 6:44 PM May 14th via Buffer
  16. Behind the Scenes: How "This or That" struggles with budget cuts to their Animal Sound Effects CD budget [VIDEO] todmaff.in/JzXZ6f 5:26 PM May 14th via Buffer
  17. Worst Dragons' Den idea ever? Or prank? You decide. #cbc todmaff.in/KbGcUk 1:09 PM May 14th via Buffer
  18. A little bit of behind-the-scenes info on CBC's "Playoff Pulse" TV App todmaff.in/JzXoz1 9:45 AM May 14th via Buffer
  19. The Fight Over The Fifth Estate: Linden MacIntye and Richard Stursberg face off [VIDEO] todmaff.in/JxAWqa 5:26 PM May 13th via Buffer
  20. VIDEO OPINION: What The CBC Can Learn From Storage Wars todmaff.in/JxA4Sp 1:09 PM May 13th via Buffer
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