Timeline (summery):
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation took over the CRBC facilities and was created as a Crown Corporation on November 2, 1938, by an Act of Parliament following a Royal Commission that was concerned about the growing American influence in radio.
In 1941, the CBC assisted in starting a News Service. There were over 80 stations worldwide that were involved in the project. The News Service linked the stations together, providing an international news source that was reliable. The News Service was particularly effective for spreading the word about urgent information.
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