Radio / Television News

CP24 debuts two new shows after Citytv cuts local news

TORONTO – Hours after Citytv announced that it was cutting news shows and staff, local news channel CP24 trumpeted the arrival of two new early evening news shows for its viewers in the Greater Toronto Area.“Toronto deserves a 5 p.m. local newscast,” said station VP and GM Bob McLaughlin, in a statement. “CP24 now gives our viewers a chance to watch at home or listen in the car from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. LIVE AT 5 and LIVE AT 5:30 is all part of our ongoing commitment to give Torontonians the news when they want it.”CP24’s lead anchor Ann...