Radio / Television News

CBC/Radio-Canada cuts TV news shows for local content on mobile, web


OTTAWA – CBC/Radio-Canada is trimming its supper news shows in favour of offering more local news and information throughout the day on mobile, web, radio and TV.Starting in fall 2015, CBC/Radio-Canada said that it will reduce supper hour newscasts from 90 minutes to either 30 or 60 minutes starting at 6:00 PM (local time) in all of its existing English-language television markets.  Television broadcasts of local Radio One morning shows (6 - 7 AM) will begin airing in all existing TV markets except the North.Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Windsor, Montreal, and Fredericton will receive 30 minute supper hour programs, while 60...