Newman leaving Global's anchor chair

WINNIPEG – Global TV anchor Kevin Newman will be leaving the network in August after 10 years as the face of the company’s national newscast.Citing the need for “for rest and creative renewal”, Newman, 50, said in a note to staff late Friday that “several considerations” led to his decision to leave Global National when his contract expires at the end of August.“I wanted my successor to inherit Global National when it was in a position of strength”, Newman wrote. “Our broadcast has just completed one of its most successful seasons by reaching new ratings heights and remaining Canada's most...