CBC News names Susan Ormiston as its first-ever international climate correspondent

TORONTO — CBC News announced today the appointment of long-time CBC senior correspondent Susan Ormiston (above) to the newly created role of international climate correspondent. Ormiston’s appointment builds “on CBC News’ leadership in climate journalism in Canada and ongoing priority to serve as an essential trusted resource on global climate change for Canadians across the country,” reads a press release. “Beginning later this fall, Ormiston will tackle high-profile international climate stories, with deployments to breaking news related to the issue around the world,” the release says. “This announcement reaffirms our commitment to one of the most pressing stories of our...