Top 10 Finalists Named in WFN: World Fishing Network's Search for Canada's
Ultimate Fishing Town

    
    Final Phase of Voting is Open at www.WFN.TV/fishingtown Until September 28
    - Winner Announced in October




    
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<p><span class="xn-location">TORONTO</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Sept. 7</span> /CNW/ -- When WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24/7 fishing channel, asked Canadians to name the best place to wet a line, loyal anglers from more than 160 different communities nationwide stepped up to tell WFN why their town is Canada's best place to fish.  After more than a month of nominations and public voting, 10 of these towns have earned a spot as a finalist in the search for WFN's Ultimate Fishing Town.</p>
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<p>The 10 finalists for WFN's Ultimate Fishing Town are:  Port Alberni, British Columbia; Chilliwack, British Columbia; Dauphin, Manitoba; <span class="xn-person">Nestor Falls</span>, Ontario; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Port Rowan, Ontario; Seeley's Bay, Ontario; Miramichi, <span class="xn-location">New Brunswick</span>; O'Leary, <span class="xn-person">Prince Edward Island</span>; and Nipawin, Saskatchewan.</p>
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<p>The final phase of voting begins today at <a href="http://www.wfn.tv/fishingtown">www.wfn.tv/fishingtown</a> and runs through <span class="xn-chron">September 28th</span>.  The winning community, which will be announced in October, will receive a <span class="xn-money">$25,000</span> donation to be used towards fishing-related cause(s) and have a 30-minute feature show about fishing in their town air on WFN.  There will also be over <span class="xn-money">$7,500</span> in additional prizes awarded.</p>
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<p>"Proud and passionate anglers from more than 160 different towns and cities across <span class="xn-location">Canada</span> tried to stake their claim as WFN's Ultimate Fishing Town, and after a nationwide vote, 10 are left standing," said <span class="xn-person">Mark Rubinstein</span>, President and CEO of World Fishing Network.  "We hope every angler across <span class="xn-location">Canada</span> who has ever cast a line will now cast a vote for the place they consider WFN's Ultimate Fishing Town."</p>
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<p>The 10 cities and towns advanced to the final round after more than 220,000 votes were cast for the 160 nominated towns and cities.  The top two vote-getters in each of the three geographic regions (Ontario, West and Atlantic) advanced to the final round.  The other four finalists were selected by WFN based on originality, persuasiveness, energy, the nature of the community organization or cause and the number of on-line votes received. Only votes accumulated during the final round of voting will be used to determine WFN's Ultimate Fishing Town.</p>
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<p>The finalists are encouraged to mobilize their supporters to vote.  To help, WFN has created easy to use applications at <a href="http://www.wfn.tv/fishingtown">www.wfn.tv/fishingtown</a> that allow users to customize posters and web banners.  The site also offers icons for use on various social communication tools such as MSN, Yahoo, Twitter, Facebook, BBM and more.  The voting guidelines limit voting from one email address every 12 hours.  WFN is closely monitoring votes and removing votes deemed fraudulent.</p>
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<p>WFN is available nationwide.  Check <a href="http://www.wfn.tv/subscribe">www.wfn.tv/subscribe</a> for a complete list of TV providers and channel numbers.</p>
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    About WFN: World Fishing Network
    
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<p>WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN's wide-ranging programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, regional bureaus from across the nation, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the network also delivers a weekly news program, WFN News, and the schedule includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including Hookin' up with <span class="xn-person">Mariko Izumi</span>. WFN also delivers the beauty of fishing in stunning High Definition with WFN HD, a separate network that delivers 100 percent High Definition programming 24/7.</p>
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<p>Like millions of anglers across the continent, WFN is committed to supporting important conservation issues and groups that are fighting to preserve North America's waterways and fisheries.  WFN is also dedicated to using its resources and powerful media platform to help grow the sport by promoting and championing groups and organizations that are helping to inspire a new generation of anglers to appreciate and respect the world's natural wonders.</p>
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<p>Originally launched in <span class="xn-chron">December 2005</span>, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 20 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.WFN.TV">http://www.WFN.TV</a>.</p>
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For further information: Doug Drotman for WFN, [phone], [email protected] Web Site: http://www.WFN.TV.