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Netflix hits a million members in Canada

TORONTO - Just ten months after launching its service in Canada, Netflix has surpassed one million members. The milestone was reached in July, when Amanda Bell James, from Flin Flon, Manitoba joined Netflix and won a lifetime membership to the Internet subscription service for movies and TV shows. "We're thrilled that Canadians have embraced Netflix so rapidly, and are we're equally proud to have welcomed one million members in such a short period," said Reed Hastings, Netflix CEO and co-founder. "Our focus remains on building up the breadth and range of movies and TV shows to watch instantly, as well...