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Canada's Canwest to Seek Court Protection

abcnews.go.com | Oct 6, 2009

Canadian media giant Canwest Global Communications Corp. said Tuesday it will file for bankruptcy protection under a deal with a key group of lenders, as it seeks court approval to restructure its debt. Canwest Global Communications Corp.

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Canwest Recapitalization Transaction Milestone Extended (Business...

finance.yahoo.com | Oct 23, 2009

WINNIPEG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canwest Global Communications Corp. (“Canwest”) announced today that its subsidiary, Canwest Media Inc. (“CMI”), has agreed with the

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Media: Canwests long goodbye

www.canadianbusiness.com | Oct 8, 2009

Asset sales continue, but the prospect of a total restructuring looms larger still.

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/managing/strategy/article.jsp?content=20091026_10006_10006&utm_source=business&utm_medium=rss

Canwest Limited Partnership and Senior Lenders Extend Milestones under Their Forbearance Agreement (Business Wire)

finance.yahoo.com | Sep 30, 2009

WINNIPEG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canwest Global Communications Corp. (“Canwest”) announced today that its subsidiary, Canwest Limited Partnership (the “Limited Partnership”), is

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Canwest Agrees with Ad Hoc Committee of 8% Senior Subordinated Noteholders to Extend Deadline for

WINNIPEG, Nov 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Canwest Global Communications Corp. ("Canwest" or the "Company") announced today that Canwest and certain of its subsidiaries have agreed with members of the ad hoc committee of 8% senior subordinated noteholders (the "Ad Hoc Committee") of Canwest Media Inc. to extend until November 30, 2009 the date by which the Company must file a consensual recapitalization plan with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the "Court"). The previously announced support agreement between Canwest and certain of its subsidiaries and the Ad Hoc Committee originally contemplated the filing with the Court no later than November 5, 2009.

The extension provides Canwest with additional time to develop, in consultation with the members of the Ad Hoc Committee, a comprehensive plan for an orderly and structured recapitalization for the benefit of all stakeholders.

More information about Canwest's restructuring can be found at www.canwest.com.

Forward Looking Statements:

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements about the objectives, strategies, financial conditions, results of operations and businesses of Canwest. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking and are subject to important risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These statements are based on our current expectations about our business and the markets in which we operate, and upon various estimates and assumptions. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events if known or unknown risks, trends or uncertainties affect our business, or if our estimates or assumptions turn out to be inaccurate. As a result, there is no assurance that the circumstances described in any forward-looking statement will materialize. Significant and reasonably foreseeable factors that could cause our results to differ materially from our current expectations are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" contained in our Annual Information Form for the year ended August 31, 2008 dated November 24, 2008 filed by Canwest Global Communications Corp. with the Canadian securities commissions (available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com), as updated in our most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis for the nine months ended May 31, 2009. Unless required by law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statement even if new information becomes available, as a result of future events or for any other reason.

About Canwest Global Communications Corp.

Canwest Global Communications Corp. (www.canwest.com) is Canada's largest media company. In addition to owning the Global Television Network, operating 18 industry-leading specialty channels and having ownership in 5 specialty channels, Canwest is Canada's largest publisher of English language paid daily newspapers and owns and operates more than 80 online properties.

SOURCE: Canwest Global Communications Corp.

Canwest Global Communications Corp. 
Media Contact: 
John Douglas, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, (204) 953-7737 
jdouglas@canwest.com 
or 
Investor Contact: 
Hugh Harley, Director, Investor Relations, (204) 953-7731 
hharley@canwest.com

Companies: CanWest Global Communications Corp. (CGS)

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Canwest Recapitalization Transaction Milestone Extended - Zibb.com

WINNIPEG, Oct 22, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Canwest Global Communications Corp. ("Canwest") announced today that its subsidiary, Canwest Media Inc. ("CMI"), has agreed with the members of the ad hoc committee of 8% senior subordinated noteholders of CMI pursuant to the terms of their Support Agreement to extend to October 30, 2009 the date by which CMI must enter into a definitive agreement with Canwest Limited Partnership in respect of the transfer of the business operated by the National Post and has agreed that the transfer must be completed by October 30, 2009.

More information about Canwest's restructuring can be found at www.canwest.com.

Forward Looking Statements:

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements about the objectives, strategies, financial conditions, results of operations and businesses of Canwest. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking and are subject to important risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These statements are based on our current expectations about our business and the markets in which we operate, and upon various estimates and assumptions. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events if known or unknown risks, trends or uncertainties affect our business, or if our estimates or assumptions turn out to be inaccurate. As a result, there is no assurance that the circumstances described in any forward-looking statement will materialize. Significant and reasonably foreseeable factors that could cause our results to differ materially from our current expectations are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" contained in our Annual Information Form for the year ended August 31, 2008 dated November 24, 2008 filed by Canwest Global Communications Corp. with the Canadian securities commissions (available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com ), as updated in our most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis for the nine months ended May 31, 2009. Unless required by law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statement even if new information becomes available, as a result of future events or for any other reason.

About Canwest Global Communications Corp.

SOURCE: Canwest Global Communications Corp.

Canwest Global Communications Corp. 
Media Contact: 
John Douglas, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, (204) 953-7737 
jdouglas@canwest.com 
or 
Investor Contact: 
Hugh Harley, Director, Investor Relations, (204) 953-7731 
hharley@canwest.com

Companies: CanWest Global Communications Corp. (CGS)

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Canwest Recapitalization Transaction Milestone Extended - Zibb.com

WINNIPEG, Oct 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Canwest Global Communications Corp. ("Canwest") announced today that its subsidiary, Canwest Media Inc. ("CMI"), has agreed with the members of the ad hoc committee of 8% senior subordinated noteholders of CMI pursuant to the terms of their Support Agreement to extend to October 22, 2009 the date by which CMI must enter into a definitive agreement with Canwest Limited Partnership in respect of the transfer of the business operated by the National Post.

More information about Canwest's restructuring can be found at www.canwest.com.

Forward Looking Statements:

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements about the objectives, strategies, financial conditions, results of operations and businesses of Canwest. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking and are subject to important risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These statements are based on our current expectations about our business and the markets in which we operate, and upon various estimates and assumptions. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events if known or unknown risks, trends or uncertainties affect our business, or if our estimates or assumptions turn out to be inaccurate. As a result, there is no assurance that the circumstances described in any forward-looking statement will materialize. Significant and reasonably foreseeable factors that could cause our results to differ materially from our current expectations are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" contained in our Annual Information Form for the year ended August 31, 2008 dated November 24, 2008 filed by Canwest Global Communications Corp. with the Canadian securities commissions (available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com ), as updated in our most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis for the nine months ended May 31, 2009. Unless required by law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statement even if new information becomes available, as a result of future events or for any other reason.

About Canwest Global Communications Corp.

SOURCE: Canwest Global Communications Corp.

Canwest Global Communications Corp. 
Media: 
John Douglas, 204-953-7737 
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs 
jdouglas@canwest.com 
or 
Investors: 
Hugh Harley, 204-953-7731 
Director, Investor Relations 
hharley@canwest.com

Companies: CanWest Global Communications Corp. (CGS)

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Canwest Limited Partnership and Senior Lenders Extend Milestones under Their Forbearance Agreement

WINNIPEG, Sep 30, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Canwest Global Communications Corp. ("Canwest") announced today that its subsidiary, Canwest Limited Partnership (the "Limited Partnership"), is continuing discussions with its lenders under its senior secured credit facility regarding the framework for a potential recapitalization transaction.

Under the terms of the forbearance agreement, as announced on September 10, 2009, the senior lenders have agreed not to enforce their rights under the senior credit facility arising from the Limited Partnership's previously announced defaults prior to October 31, 2009.

The forbearance agreement is subject to the satisfaction of certain milestones. The Limited Partnership and senior lenders have agreed to extend the dates by which certain milestones must be achieved including the date by which there must be an agreement on the principal terms of a recapitalization transaction.

The Limited Partnership owns and operates 12 daily newspapers, 23 community newspapers, more than 80 online operations as well as other publications and national services. It does not include the National Post newspaper or its related online operations.

Forward Looking Statements:

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements about the objectives, strategies, financial conditions, results of operations and businesses of Canwest. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking and are subject to important risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These statements are based on our current expectations about our business and the markets in which we operate, and upon various estimates and assumptions. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events if known or unknown risks, trends or uncertainties affect our business, or if our estimates or assumptions turn out to be inaccurate. As a result, there is no assurance that the circumstances described in any forward-looking statement will materialize. Significant and reasonably foreseeable factors that could cause our results to differ materially from our current expectations are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" contained in our Annual Information Form for the year ended August 31, 2008 dated November 24, 2008 filed by Canwest Global Communications Corp. with the Canadian securities commissions (available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com ), as updated in our most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2009. Unless required by law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statement even if new information becomes available, as a result of future events or for any other reason.

About Canwest Global Communications Corp.

Canwest Global Communications Corp. (www.canwest.com), (TSX: CGS and CGS.A,) an international media company, is Canada's largest media company. In addition to owning the Global Television Network, Canwest is Canada's largest publisher of English language paid daily newspapers and owns, operates and/or holds substantial interests in conventional television, out-of-home advertising, specialty cable channels, and web sites in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States.

SOURCE: Canwest Global Communications Corp.

Canwest Global Communications Corp. 
Media: 
John Douglas, 204-953-7737 
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs 
jdouglas@canwest.com 
or 
Investors: 
Hugh Harley, 204-953-7731 
Director, Investor Relations 
hharley@canwest.com

Companies: CanWest Global Communications Corp. (CGS)

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WINNIPEG, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - CanWest Global Communications Corp. has filed its Annual Report to Shareholders and Form 40-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Both of these documents are available online at CanWest Global Communications Corp.'s website at http://www.

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