VANCOUVER – Global News is launching a Mandarin-language newscast in Vancouver and Calgary starting next month on Chinese New Year.
The 30 minute show is set to air Monday through Friday at 7pm and 11:30pm PT on Shaw Multicultural Channel 116 in Vancouver, and at 10pm MT on Shaw Multicultural Channel 89 in Calgary, starting January 23.
Global National Mandarin's team will work closely with Global National to air original content and footage for its Mandarin-speaking audience by seeking out commentary from prominent sources in the Mandarin-speaking community to offer their expertise on the key stories of the day, the company said. Global National Mandarin's anchor and on-air team will be announced early in the New Year.
"The partnership between Global News and Shaw Multicultural Channel represents our combined desire to bring our Mandarin-speaking viewers the timely and informative news they want and deserve," said Troy Reeb, VP of Global News, in the announcement. "By working closely with the Global National team, Global National Mandarin will deliver the most comprehensive Mandarin-language newscast possible."
