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- ↑ Michael Nolan (2001). CTV, the Network that Means Business . University of Alberta. p. 20. ISBN 978-0-88864-384-1.
- ↑ Martin Avery (2011). Curse of the Maple Leafs. Lulu.com. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-257-77216-2.
- ↑ CTV was incorporated under the laws of Ontario as Baton Broadcasting Incorporated on August 11, 1971
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