Vancouver social for factual TV workers

September 23, 2015 Editor Event cmgeventfactual tvguide to working in canadian factual tv production

If you're in Vancouver and work in factual television, you're invited to a social gathering and information session hosted by the Canadian Media Guild next week. Come and enjoy a drink and some snacks and learn more about the CMG's campaign for fairness in the factual television industry.

The event is scheduled for next Thursday, October 1st, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Wicklow Pub (610 Stamps Landing Vancouver).

You'll be able to pick up a copy of the new Guide to working in Canadian factual TV production and have any of your questions about the CMG's campaign answered.

Please register for this free event on this Eventbrite page.

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