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We’re a nation of binge viewers and multi-screen taskers, says Rogers report

TORONTO – Canadians have taken up the habit of binge-viewing multiple sessions of their favourite TV episodes like a duck takes to water, according to the findings of the latest Rogers Innovation Report, released Monday. The report found eight out of 10 Canadians have watched three or more TV episodes or two or more movies back-to-back this year, and would willingly sacrifice some of their sleep to spend a few more minutes watching TV. The longest consecutive viewing session averages more than five hours on a weekday and almost seven hours on a weekend. “Canadians have an insatiable appetite for...