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Shaw opens free Wi-Fi in Winnipeg for Canada Summer Games

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WINNIPEG – Just in time for Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg, Shaw Communications said that it will be providing residents and visitors with free access to Shaw Go WiFi at thousands of hotspots across the city from Friday, July 21 to Monday, August 21.

Fans and visitors who share their experiences can use Shaw Canada Summer Games Snapchat filter to make a difference for the next generation of athletes.  Each time someone uses the Shaw Canada Summer Games Snapchat filter during the Canada Games, Shaw will make a donation to support KidSport Manitoba up to a total of $25,000.

"As a proud sponsor and the official telecom provider of the Canada Games, we're excited to provide free access to the Shaw Go WiFi network in Winnipeg, including all 21 participating sporting venues, while giving residents and visitors the opportunity to stay connected throughout the entire competition," said Shaw operations VP Greg Pultz, in the news release. "With more than 6,000 Shaw Go WiFi hotspots available, athletes and fans can capture and share all their favourite moments from almost everywhere in the city without worrying about data overages." 

Users can access Shaw Go WiFi by selecting 'ShawGo' from the list of available WiFi connections on their devices. A full list of locations is available at www.shaw.ca/wifi or by downloading the Shaw Go WiFi Finder app.

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