TVO receives $2.4 Million bequest gift from “avid fan”

TORONTO – TVO has received a $2.4 million donation, the single largest gift ever made by an individual to the provincial broadcaster, thanks to the generosity of “avid TVO fan” Donald Pounder.Pounder, who passed away May 1, 2013, was described as a passionate viewer of TVO’s flagship current affairs program The Agenda with Steve Paikin. In keeping with his wishes, 25% of Pounder’s bequest will be directed towards The Agenda, with the remainder put towards the development of digital learning programs and the production of innovative educational content."TVO is sincerely thankful to Mr. Pounder," said CEO Lisa de Wilde, in a...