TORONTO and VANCOUVER, April 24, 2025 /CNW/ — Paramount+ in Canada and the Pacific Screenwriting Program (PSP) announced today that Paramount+ in Canada is the lead sponsor of the 2026 Scripted Series Lab, the PSP’s flagship program for emerging BC screenwriters.

“The PSP is delighted to have Paramount+ Canada on board for the 2026 Scripted Series Lab,” said Camilla Tibbs, PSP’s Executive Director. “The Scripted Series Lab is nationally recognized as an outstanding training program, and it plays a vital role in BC’s domestic sector, identifying and nurturing new television writing talent. We are excited to be moving forward in partnership with Paramount+ in Canada for the 2026 iteration.”

“Paramount+ has been impressed with the work done through the Scripted Series Lab and is excited to expand our relationship with the PSP as supporting partner for this program in 2026,” said Vanessa Case, Vice President of Content at Paramount+ and Pluto TV Canada.

Launched in 2019, the Scripted Series Lab provides training annually for six talented emerging BC screenwriters with an emphasis on historically under-represented communities. In addition to experiencing a 10-week writers room with a showrunner, participants receive script mentorship on their original pilots, plus engage in workshops and information sessions with industry leaders to help them evolve their skills and build careers in BC’s dynamic and ever-changing industry. Many past participants are working in rooms and earning writing credits on current BC series, including Family Law, Allegiance, Murder in a Small Town, Wild Cards, and Sight Unseen. The intake for 2026 will open in August 2025, and the program will run from January to April 2026.

The support of the PSP’s Scripted Series Lab is the eighth partnership Paramount+ in Canada has announced that reinforces its commitment to inclusivity.  In the past year and a half the streamer has announced partnerships with the 2024 Reelworld Summit, the BANFF SPARK Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media: Producer Edition, inkcanada to Connect Emerging Writers with Industry Allies; a collaboration with the Black Screen Office for the Black Creators Festival Initiative; a joint venture with BIPOC TV & Film and the National Screen Institute Partner for the new ELEVATE program; and partnerships with both The Shine Network Institute (TSNI) for the Indigenous Producers Budgeting Intensive and with the Pacific Screenwriting Program and the Indigenous Screen Office to Create the Indigenous Screenwriters Lab in 2024.

About the Pacific Screenwriting Program
The Pacific Screenwriting Program supports a vibrant screenwriter community in British Columbia by providing a training ground for aspiring and active screenwriters. Combining real-world story-room experience, mentorship, bootcamps, workshops and information sessions, the program equips writers with the skills, experience, and connections necessary to establish a sustainable career in the screen industry. The PSP’s current programs include the Scripted Series Lab, Story Department Internships, Develop BC, the Vancouver Scripted Summit, Alumni Support Initiatives and more.  For further information, please visit the Pacific Screenwriting Program website.

About Paramount+
Paramount+ is a global digital subscription video streaming service from Paramount that features a mountain of premium entertainment for audiences of all ages. Internationally, the streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows, and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and the Smithsonian Channel™, in addition to a robust offering of premier local content. The service currently lives in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland and Japan.   

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Collaborative solutions and community engagement take center stage in LG Electronics’ Earth Day initiatives

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics celebrated Earth Day 2025 with impactful community initiatives across North America. At the core of this year’s Earth Day initiatives, supporting the company’s “Better Life for All” vision, were activations bringing together employees, partners and local communities. Beyond e-waste recycling drives in five states and a New York Times Square digital experience, LG employees actively contributed by building nesting boxes for local wildlife and planting trees on LG campuses, reinforcing the company’s vision of driving positive change.

To combat electronic waste and raise awareness about responsible technology disposal, LG hosted community-wide e-waste drives at its campuses in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.; Huntsville, Ala.; Clarksville, Tenn.; Lincolnshire, Ill.; Santa Clara, Calif.; and Toronto, Canada, collecting and routing more than 3,500 pounds of outdated electronics for responsible recycling in partnership with LG’s e-waste provider, ERI, the nation’s largest recycler of e-waste. Part of LG’s broader global circularity initiative, these electronics recycling events underscore LG’s commitment to driving progress towards smarter waste solutions; during the month of April, over 3.7 million pounds of e-waste has been recycled through ERI. Through its nationwide, year-round electronics take-back program, LG aims to collect and responsibly recycle more than 50 million pounds of e-waste in 2025.

As part of its ongoing partnership with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), LG employees across the country built nesting boxes designed to provide safe spaces for wildlife to raise their young, promote biodiversity and contribute to healthier ecosystems. At LG’s LEED Platinum-certified headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., local team members enhanced the local biodiversity by planting 100 native plants across the campus, showing how innovation can improve natural integration in corporate spaces. In Canada, the LG team hosted its e-waste drive in partnership with Centennial College and Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP at the Centennial Downsview Campus; over 150 students participated.

“Technology has the power to shape a better future, and at LG, we know it is our responsibility to help create a ‘Better Life for All’,” said LG Electronics North America President & CEO Chris Jung. “Earth Day gives us an opportunity to show how technology, when paired with collaboration, can help tackle some of today’s biggest challenges, from resource efficiency to wildlife rehabilitation. LG is always looking for new ways to use our people and technology to create positive change, not just on Earth Day, but year ’round.”

Beyond community events, LG leveraged its tech platforms to inspire action on a broader scale. In May, LG will continue its Endangered Species Awareness Series on its iconic Times Square billboard, featuring a high-definition, 3D animated campaign spotlighting the West Indian Manatee. The visually stunning display, developed in partnership with the NWF, combines digital storytelling and immersive visuals to connect millions of people with critical conservation messages in an engaging format. LG has pledged $165,000 to-date to the NWF to support initiatives that protect wildlife and wild places.

“LG’s commitment to conservation is inspiring, and its efforts to support biodiversity and raise awareness about vulnerable and endangered species demonstrate the power of collaboration in protecting our planet,” said Carey Stanton, Head of Innovation and Partnerships for National Wildlife Federation. “By combining direct action with large-scale initiatives, LG is setting an example for how companies can make a meaningful impact.”

These efforts also complement LG’s partnership with NBC’s The Americas, a 10-part nature documentary airing Sundays on NBC and streaming on Peacock. The series showcases the breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife of North and South America, emphasizing the importance of preserving these ecosystems for future generations. The partnership directly aligns with LG’s goal to foster curiosity and appreciation through innovation in content and delivery.

Also commemorating Earth Day, LG participated in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Make Your Energy Choices Count” campaign. Now through May 17, LG is offering promotions on ENERGY STAR® certified appliances through retailers nationwide and LG.com, making high-efficiency, tech-enhanced solutions more accessible to households nationwide.

To learn more about LG’s impact, visit https://www.lg.com/us/sustainability. 

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual global revenues of more than $60 billion. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. www.LG.com.

Media Contacts:

LG Electronics USA

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South Central PA Buildout Begins with Fiber-Optic Internet Coming to Thousands of Homes and Businesses

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Greenlight Networks, a leading fiber-to-the-home provider, is pleased to announce its latest network expansion in Pennsylvania, with work underway to bring its ultra-fast fiber internet to south central communities. Backed by a $5.8 million investment, the project will bring Chambersburg residents and small businesses access to Greenlight’s highly sought-after fiber services starting this summer. The buildout will connect more than 5,000 homes and small businesses, delivering affordable, next-generation internet to the region.

“We’re really excited to be expanding in Pennsylvania, where the regulatory environment fosters competition and makes it a great place for internet providers like us to grow and innovate,” said Mark Murphy, CEO of Greenlight Networks. “People are eager for more choices when it comes to their internet, and we are eager for families and businesses to try Greenlight’s fast, fiber internet. We are moving quickly with our south central Pennsylvania buildout and are proud to bring our reputation for great service to even more Pennsylvanians.”

Expanding Network Footprint
Having just expanded in the northeast within the Dickson City borough; this latest expansion marks the next milestone in Greenlight’s strategic growth efforts across state lines. The company is partnering with local contractors to assist with the network buildout and will look to minimize as much disruption as possible to the roads and communities. Construction has already begun in the Chambersburg neighborhoods of Shasta, Liberty, and Scotland. Lortz, Arthur and Orchard are slated to follow.

“We are pleased to welcome Greenlight Networks as a new member of the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance and look forward to seeing the advancements in internet service they will bring to our region,” said Cumberland Valley Business Alliance President Stephen Christian.

As part of this expansion, Greenlight is partnering with the Franklin Fire Company to host its network equipment, and is proud to support this vital community asset.

Delivering High-Speed Fiber Services 

Greenlight has built a strong reputation among both residential and business customers for offering fast speeds with affordable—and transparent pricing models since 2011. Unlike traditional cable providers, the company does not have contracts, taxes, or hidden fees.

Greenlight’s multi-gigabit fiber services feature data speeds as high as 8 Gbps with a base speed of 500 Mbps. With fiber internet the upload and download speeds are symmetrical, providing users with seamless, reliable connectivity without lag or buffering.

Residents of Chambersburg can now place pre-orders for as low as $45/month. Placing a pre-order ensures customers are first in line for installation when construction is complete. It also allows customers to stay updated on construction progress in their neighborhood. For a limited time, Greenlight is also offering special promotions for new customers, learn more at Greenlight Networks Chambersburg.

About Greenlight Networks
Greenlight Networks is an ultra-high-speed, broadband service provider, offering residential and small business customers Internet speeds of up to 8 Gigabits per second. Greenlight Networks was founded in 2011 and builds, owns, and operates a fiber-optic network that provides extremely high-speed Internet connections. The company’s high-speed fiber internet network is currently available to more than 200,000 homes and nearly 10,000 small businesses in 33 municipalities in the Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Rochester, and Hudson Valley regions of New York, with construction underway in Northeast and South Central Pennsylvania. For more information, visit GreenlightNetworks.com or find it on Facebook.com/GreenlightNetworks, and instagram.com/greenlightnetworks. 

Media Contact: 

Jenny LePore, PR Director
The Martin Group
jlepore@martingroupmarketing.com

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