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CBC amplifies Olympic coverage with Twitter; online hubs go live

TORONTO - With one month to go until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, CBC/Radio-Canada officially launched the main online hubs for its coverage which this year also includes a website geared towards young Canadians.The public broadcaster said Tuesday that cbc.ca/olympics and ICI.Radio-Canada.ca/jeuxolympiques will serve as viewers’ best resources for where, when and how to enjoy the Olympic Games. The sites include TV and online broadcast schedules, competition schedules and results, a live medal table, audio and video features including live-streaming feeds, on-demand video and podcasts, the latest on Team Canada and a spotlight page featuring extended Olympic Games-related content.  In addition, the responsive...