CBC lays out priorities for its new funding

By Perry Hoffman

Outlines fresh approach to local newsOTTAWA – The national public broadcaster got a relatively easy ride at the Heritage committee on Thursday. CBC/Radio-Canada was given the opportunity to explain how its recent $675 million increase in funding would affect local news and its operations in general.During its appearance, the broadcaster noted it is transforming its newsrooms to a multiplatform environment where there will be a single assignment desk for TV, radio and digital. The expectation is that all journalists will have to file for all platforms.Decisions to shift news operations based on digital first mantra and adopt a multi-platform approach...