Playboy to Launch in Canada on First Choice Service
Playboy enters Canada as the national 24 hour pay channel debuting in February with a sophisticated adult look First Choice Canadian Communications buys exclusive air rights announced by Paul Klein Playboy Channel president and Victor Mashaal First Choice CEO Hefner endorses the venture, praising localization for Canadian subscribers.
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Canada
First Choice
Playboy
Paul Klein
Playboy Channel
Victor Mashaal
First Choice Canadian Communications
Total Entertainment
Advertising watchdog notes rising fines for misleading ads
The Advertising Bulletin reports Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada fined 66 fenders on 199 charges in early 1982 with fines totaling about 155000. A large Eastern store was fined for price promises and raincheck failures. Marketing Practices pursued unsubstantiated gas saving claims, fining several firms. Consumers are urged to report misleading ads to the Marketing Practices Branch.
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Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada
Canada
Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada
Playboy Channel Debuts in Canada With First Choice Tie
The Playboy First Choice deal launches Playboy On The Scene and Playboy Weekend in late night slots. Canadian service plans include co-productions worth over 30 million dollars and expansion to additional nights, serving all of Canada. Shannon Tweed named Playmate of the Year appears in programs.
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Playboy Channel
Canada
Playboy
Shannon Tweed
Playboy Magazine
Miss Tweed
United States
Falconcrest
PKO Productions
First Choice
Arch ial Calliou outlines S P O role for Chetwynd area
Archie Calliou, independent Social Problems Officer, aims to visit Chetwynd twice monthly. He says S P O is key to alcoholism issues across B C and Alberta, needing talented, patient workers who reach hearts. He lists doctors, police, clergy, social workers, courts, and private individuals as involved. Cofounder of the Friendship Centre in Grande Prairie, he is noted for his work.
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Archie Calliou
Chetwynd
S.P.O
B.C
Alberta
Calliou
Friendship Centre
Grande Prairie
Television job training program announced for small entrepreneurs
A $120000 provincial job training initiative was unveiled by the Cabinet Committee on Employment Development. Six short, intensive TV courses from the Pacific Vocational Institute cover roof tiling, metal cladding, shake roofing, turf and lawn care, drywall, and pool maintenance with tutorial support and access through Knowledge Network beginning in 1983. Also cablecast are comedy specials. programs will reach 110 communities and may be adapted for colleges and institutes. The initiative emphasizes distance education to empower many with minimal investment.
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Cabinet Committee On Employment Development
Pacific Vocational Institute
Ministry of Education
Knowledge Network
Pacific Vocationalnstitute
B.C
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Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd
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