Rogers Sports & Media abruptly closed several local radio newsrooms — including CityNews Vancouver and stations in Calgary, Kitchener and Halifax — and laid off roughly 80 staff. The shutdowns came with minimal notice: some employees learned of closures during company calls, and stations signed off for good on air. The moves were explained as responses to declining audiences and advertising revenue; they have triggered union and political concern about the future of local journalism and prompted calls for regulatory scrutiny of broadcaster commitments tied to recent corporate mergers.
Press Moves Canada – July 2026
Global News: Hansen, Jacqueline joins as Senior Business Editor and Anchor. The Canadian Press: Mannie, Kathryn joins as Reporter. CBC: Baco, Max joins as Reporter.
