Radio / Television News

CHCH future in doubt

HAMILTON – After more than 60 years on the air, the future of CHCH-TV is uncertain today.Cartt.ca has heard reports from several sources within the station speculating that something disastrous has happened to the station’s financing, which will at the very least cause the 6 and 11 pm news programs to be cancelled immediately. The 6 p.m. newscast today has already been shelved. Staff is speculating on everything from the station being shuttered entirely to mass layoffs, keeping the doors open to satisfy basic CRTC licensing requirements. The station employs approximately 130 people.The station may be in bankruptcy protection at...