TORONTO – The CBC announced Thursday it will be beefing up local and national news in Alberta, particularly in Calgary and Edmonton. The public broadcaster said it would devote more resources to the area, although it declined to provide a dollar value. CBC News will add 25 new assignments for television journalists in Calgary and Edmonton as it moves forward on fulfilling a commitment to local newsgathering that it announced last year. “There are important stories that need to be told throughout Canada,” said John Cruickshank, publisher of CBC News. “Calgary and Edmonton are now among the most dynamic cities...
