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Two days after announcing that the price of its most popular U.S. plan would go up by $2, Netflix revealed that it has grown its subscriber base by 8.84 million, or nearly 26 percent.

Reaction was mixed, with many expressing disappointment over the disappearance of Rock 105 in favour of lighter hits. On Twitter, @matthfx called it “a sad day for Halifax radio.”

After 11 years with Knowledge Network, Murray Battle, the public broadcaster’s director of original documentaries and brand, is leaving his post.

Fats a pianist, singer songwriter. Sold more than 55 million records. Between 1955 and 1960 he had 11 top 10 hits.

A full page newspaper ad heralded C-FUN AM1410’s move to 1900 West 4th Avenue. Robert Blake starred as ‘Baretta’ debuted on ABC-TV. Garth Brooks’ first TV special aired in NBC prime time. ‘Larry King Live’ gave way to a notable CNN failure, ‘Piers Morgan Tonight.’ The journalistic series ‘Frontline’ made its first appearance on PBS. And after 29 years on the air, Phil Donahue (pictured) announced that his syndicated talk show would end at the end of the season. ALL the milestones for Jan. 17th INSIDE.

The rollout of the service begins with 20 networks, including Cheddar and the Dove Channel, with plans to grow to more than 50 channels by year end. Users can also access national and local news channels where Sinclair has existing stations

The 66-year old sportscaster has reached an agreement to end his time at NBC, but will continue work at MLB Network and pursue other projects.