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VIRGIN MOBILE CANADA IS READY TO SEE YOU UNDER THE E-MISTLETOE!

Holidays more about phone time than face time

TORONTO (ONTARIO) December 12, 2011

TORONTO (ON) December 12, 2011 Looks like Rudolph won't be lighting the way for Santa and the gang this year! If he's like more than half of Canadians (52%), he'll be too busy texting, BBM-ing or calling to spend time with the other reindeer.  A recent survey commissioned by Virgin Mobile Canada reveals that even wholesome "family time" can't keep Canadians away from texting and calling – so the holidays this year are all about who's on the phone instead of who's at the table!

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VIRGIN MOBILE IS READY FOR TAKE-OFF WITH THE NEW GALAXY NEXUS™

Galaxy Nexus™ to land at Virgin Mobile Canada early December Google lovers can pre-register starting today!

TORONTO (ONTARIO) November 14, 2011

TORONTO (ON) November 14, 2011 – It’s time for a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich! Virgin Mobile Canada is bringing the brand new Galaxy Nexus™ to the hottest network and pre-registration opens today for those who can’t wait to get the scoop. The Android™ powered smartphone from Samsung and Google will be up for grabs in early December at Virgin Mobile with all of the exclusive Member benefits that you love!

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BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH TO ROCK OUT FOR HOMELESS YOUTH WITH RE*GENERATION BENEFIT CONCERT

Vancouver gig will raise funds for at-risk and homeless youth

Vancouver (British Columbia) October 21, 2011

Vancouver (British Columbia) October 20, 2011 – Virgin Mobile Canada announced today that Canadian rock and reggae sensations Bedouin Soundclash will hold a benefit concert at Vancouver’s Venue Nightclub on December 1, 2011. Proceeds from the benefit show will go to Virgin Unite, the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group, and Virgin Mobile’s RE*Generation movement to help provide the necessary services and programs to create opportunities for at-risk and homeless youth in Canada.

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