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Thank goodness I'm in Canada.

We have three channels that are broadcasting the Olympics probably 12-16 hours a day. And it's not just because they're in Canada this year, it's pretty standard to have great coverage.

I remember being in the US during the Atlanta Olympics and couldn't believe that they were only shown for a few hours a day with limited events.

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I'm glad it turned out nicely for you guys, given that the Olympics are in your backyard. I would've liked CBC to have Olympic coverage though, as it's the only Canadian channel broadcast in the Seattle/Puget Sound area. I could've then watched the US vs Canada hockey game yesterday, given my lack of MSNBC.

We've got three channels broadcasting, but not a one of them is as good as CBC. Hopefully this is the last Olympics CTV ever gets. :|

Yeah, I prefer CBC as well. CTV just paid more money for this package being that it was more lucrative with them being in Canada. I think the IOC sells the TV rights as a package for both summer and winter. So if you want the winter, you have to buy the following summer. If that's right, CTV will probably be broadcasting the London games.

yeah, it's just weird not having CBC cover the olympics

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