TORONTO – The traffic dogfight begins Monday in the skies over Toronto.
AM 640 Toronto (Corus) will challenge 680News’ (Rogers) “traffic on the ones” for the title as the go-to place on the dial for constant traffic updates.
640’s will instead be “traffic on the nines” every ten minutes – either two minutes sooner, or eight minutes later, depending on your point of view. 
640 is using a brand new Robinson R44 News Copter (pictured) during morning and afternoon drive (680 uses a plane). The new Corus whirlybird flies at speeds in excess of 120 mph, “enabling it to move from one end of the city to the other in literally a moment, taking it quickly right to the scene of accidents to accurately diagnose traffic problems and report alternative routes,” says the 640 press release.
In addition to the chopper, 640 will also launch a new investigative series on Toronto’s ongoing and growing traffic problems. “Rough Ride-The Future of Getting Around Toronto” will provide insights into everything from toll roads to the dismantling of the Gardner Expressway from city leaders, urban planners, the ministry of transportation and many other experts.
The segments air daily on The John Oakley Morning Show following the 7:30 a.m. news.
The AM 640 traffic reports will also air on brother stations Q107 and 102.1 the Edge.
In emergency situations, the helicopter will be made available to Toronto’s municipal government as well as to the police, EMS services and fire departments, adds the release.
