Cable booster: Ted Rogers wins federal approval for his Maclean Hunter bid
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission approved the $3.1 billion acquisition of Maclean Hunter Ltd by Rogers Communications Inc. The commission cited the need for a consolidated Canadian cable presence to protect against the proliferation of US programming.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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Buying legal history: Thomson's biggest takeover draws mixed reaction
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Thomson Corp announced in Mar 1996 that it plans to acquire West Publishing Co for $4.7 billion, which some analysts view as overpriced. The acquisition is part of Thomson's overall strategy to increase its holdings in on-line services and electronic databases.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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From studies to sex: a Maclean's/Decima poll explores student attitudes across Canada
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A survey of 500 Canadian college students revealed how strongly they believe a university education will help prepare them for the future and how well they believe they were prepared for higher education. Student attitudes toward sex are also discussed.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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