Private company
Telegram Corporation
Canadian media company
Telegram Corporation was a Canadian media company created under a joint venture between John W. H. Bassett's Toronto Telegram newspaper and businessman John David Eaton (a member of the prominent Eaton family), as one of three co-owners of CFTO-TV in 1960. When the Toronto Telegram was shut down in 1971, the company was renamed Baton Broadcasting Incorporated (after the Bassett and Eaton families).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Telegram Corporation was a Canadian media company created under a joint venture between John W. H. Bassett's Toronto Telegram newspaper and businessman John David Eaton (a member of the prominent Eaton family), as one of three co-owners of CFTO-TV in 1960. When the Toronto Telegram was shut down in 1971, the company was renamed Baton Broadcasting Incorporated (after the Bassett and Eaton families).2
Timeline
- 1960Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaTelegram Corporation
- WikidataQ7696206
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- 1WikidataTelegram Corporation on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaTelegram Corporation on Wikipedia