Type | Private company |
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Industry | Media |
Founded | 2000 |
Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, |
Key people | Kitson Vincent, Owner |
Products | Broadcasting, Television Production |
Owner | Stornoway Investors Group |
Website | www.stornoway.com |
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