HALIFAX (December 23, 2015) – With just a handful more sleeps remaining in 2015, CTV prepares to help viewers ring in the New Year “East Coast style” with the GRECO PIZZA NEW YEAR’S COUNTDOWN ON CTV, airing Thursday, Dec. 31 starting at 11:30 p.m. Hosted by CTV MORNING LIVE’s Heidi Petracek, Cyril Lunney, and Alyse Hand, along with performances by Halifax-based Canadian rock music group The Stanfields, the New Year’s Eve special broadcast takes a look back at the highlights of the year past inviting viewers at home celebrate the countdown to 2016 – complete with fireworks at midnight and even a few surprises.

“We are delighted to partner with Greco Pizza in uniting viewers across the region in counting down to the New Year with GRECO PIZZA NEW YEAR’S COUNTDOWN ON CTV,” said Trent McGrath, General Manager, CTV Atlantic, C100-FM, and, 101.3 The BOUNCE. “With The Stanfields providing the playlist, we invite viewers at home to celebrate a fun-filled, rocking New Year’s Eve with us.”

The Stanfields are a five-piece rock/roots band based in Halifax, blending a hard rock style with elements of traditional Atlantic Canadian folk music.

The GRECO PIZZA NEW YEAR’S COUNTDOWN ON CTV is produced by CTV in partnership with Greco Pizza, the #1 pizza delivery chain in Atlantic Canada.