In December 2016, Levant announced his "Big Plan" to make The Rebel more influential than [[CTV]], [[Global News]], or even the [[CBC]]. He asked for $63 000 in donations to pay for a new studio and equipment. The funds were quickly raised. | In December 2016, Levant announced his "Big Plan" to make The Rebel more influential than [[CTV]], [[Global News]], or even the [[CBC]]. He asked for $63 000 in donations to pay for a new studio and equipment. The funds were quickly raised. |