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CBC, Rogers team up on programming

TORONTO – Add the CBC to the list of programmers to sign on with Rogers.The two companies announced a “programming alliance” Friday which will see some of CBC’s series, news, children's and sports programming made available to Rogers customers through its digital cable, on-demand platform, Rogers On Demand Online portal, and the soon to be launched Rogers On Demand Online platforms."This agreement helps us bring more great CBC content to Canadians in more ways, from mobile to On Demand to on-line," said Steve Billinger, GM of digital programming and business development for CBC English Services, in the announcement. "Our objective as the public broadcaster...