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Lainey Lui to leave CTV’s The Social end of August, appear full-time on eTalk
Nicholle Anderson (CENTRE, blonde) is photographed during a dress rehearsal for an appearance on CTV's The Social, on Nov 16 2017. From left are co hosts Marci Ien, Lainey Lui, Anderson (guest) Melissa Grelo and Cynthia Loyst. In Sept 2016, Anderson was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a rare type of head and neck cancer that starts in the upper part of the throat behind the nose, and with treatment, was declared cancer free earlier this year. Married to Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson, she's now speaking as a voice for cancer survivors as a Hockey Fights Cancer ambassador with the NHL. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
canada
Veteran broadcaster Marilyn Denis retires from daytime television after 34 years
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review
CTV aims to prove TV love is possible with surprising dating series Farming for Love
Farming For Love - Episode 101
obituary
Broadcaster Helen Hutchinson was one of the best interviewers of her generation
DECEMBER 27, 1994 -- COMEBACK -- The lure of the TV cameras has drawn former CTV broadcaster Helen Hutchinson, now 60, back to the studio to host a current affairs show on the new Women's Television Network, a new specialty channel that goes to air Jan. 1. Handout via CP
opinion
CTV sitcom Shelved brings Abbott Elementary’s sharp comedy to Toronto’s public libraries
Radheyan Simonpillai
opinion
False conspiracy theory dogs National Gallery layoffs
Kate Taylor
soccer
TSN, CTV planning deep coverage of World Cup, won’t be sticking to soccer in Qatar
Stewart Johnston, president of The Sports Network (TSN), is photographed at TSN's studios in Toronto, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
television
CBC’s Vassy Kapelos moves to CTV News to host political shows Power Play and Question Period
Journalist Vassy Kapelos is shown in a handout photo. CTV News announced today that Kapelos has been named Chief Political Correspondent, and is set to host CTV News Channel’s marquee daily political program Power Play, as well as Question Period, CTV’s weekly political program of record, effective December 1. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Courtesy CTV News **MANDATORY CREDIT**
opinion
TV news in Canada has a long history of treating anchors like bouncy balls
John Doyle
canada
Man convicted of two murders stands trial for stabbing death of woman in Regina
Saskatchewan's provincial flag flies in Ottawa on July 6, 2020.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
canada
Former CTV anchor Lisa LaFlamme to cover Queen’s death from London for CityNews
Lisa LaFlamme poses with her Canadian Screen Award for Best News Anchor, National in Toronto on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. The parent company of CTV News says it will launch an internal workplace review amid criticism of its dismissal of LaFlamme from her role as chief anchor. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-George Pimentel *MANDATORY CREDIT*
analysis
Bell Canada risks damaging its brand amid backlash over dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme
MONTREAL, Que. (03/01/2020) â€" Mirko Bibic poses for a portrait at the Campus Bell in Montreal, Que. on Jan. 3, 2020. Bibic will be BCE's new incoming CEO as of Jan. 6, 2020. (Andrej Ivanov/The Globe and Mail)
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Wendy’s mascot goes grey, joining chorus of support for Lisa LaFlamme
Wendy's Canada updates logo in support of CTV News' former host Lisa LaFlamme and others who choose not to hide their grey hair, Aug. 25, 2022.
opinion
L’Affaire LaFlamme: how was it imagined this would end well?
Andrew Coyne
canada
Anne Murray, Karen Kain and others react to CTV’s controversial decision to part with news anchor Lisa LaFlamme
Former CTV news anchor Lisa LaFlamme.
canada
Reaction to Lisa LaFlamme’s dismissal prompts CTV newsroom review by Bell Media
Lisa LaFlamme poses with her Canadian Screen Award for Best News Anchor, National in Toronto Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-George Pimentel *MANDATORY CREDIT*
politics
Bell Media executive won’t specify to staff why Lisa LaFlamme was let go
Lisa LaFlamme poses with her Canadian Screen Award for Best News Anchor, National in Toronto Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-George Pimentel *MANDATORY CREDIT*
canada
Lisa LaFlamme ‘going grey’ questioned by CTV executive, says senior company official
Former CTV news anchor Lisa LaFlamme.
opinion
Lisa LaFlamme deserved more from Bell Media
Johanna Schneller
opinion
The business of journalism is ruthless. Lisa LaFlamme is just the latest casualty
Robyn Urback
arts
Ratings show Lisa LaFlamme’s CTV newscast one of Canada’s most popular, raising questions over Bell Media’s decision to end contract
In this handout image provided by CTV, Lisa LaFlamme poses for a photo in the CTV newsroom moments after the announcement that CTV's Lisa LaFlamme will take over the anchor chair in 2011 when Lloyd Robertson vacates his post.
canada
Longtime CTV anchor Lisa LaFlamme ‘blindsided’ as Bell Media ends contract
CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LISA LAFLAMME (2020). Lisa LaFlamme, Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor on CTV National News for May 14, 2020. Credit: CTV
canada
Lisa LaFlamme says in video statement she was ‘blindsided’ by Bell Media ending contract
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alberta
Calgary police investigating death of 83-year-old woman after apparent dog attack
The Calgary Police Service headquarters signage is seen in Calgary on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Calgary police say they have charged a youth with second-degree murder in the death of a 16-year-old boy whose body was found in greenspace in the city last week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
opinion
Sports, comedy and seniors will decide the future of television
John Doyle
opinion
There’s a stinking albatross around Patrick Brown’s neck. Why is Michelle Rempel Garner standing so close?
Robyn Urback
politics
Patrick Brown to decide ‘very soon’ whether to seek Tory leadership after CTV settlement
CTV News is expressing "regrets" over errors included in a segment that torpedoed Patrick Brown's career in provincial politics. Former Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown sits in his chair as an Independent MPP as he listens to Provincial Finance Minister Charles Sousa deliver the Ontario Provincial Government 2018 Budget , at the Queen's Park Legislature in Toronto, on Wednesday March 28, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
opinion
Children Ruin Everything: Yes, but only if they’re this monstrous
John Doyle
sports
Award-winning broadcaster Rod Black announces departure from CTV and TSN
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television
Ben Mulroney leaving CTV’s Your Morning after ‘incredible run’ to focus on developing scripted, unscripted projects
Ben Mulroney poses on the red carpet as he arrives at the Juno Awards show, Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Ottawa. CTV says Mulroney will step down as anchor of "etalk" to make room for "diverse voices." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
opinion
Fall 2021 TV preview: Spectacular sci-fi, grave horror and angst are coming
John Doyle
opinion
Love Island, anyone? Canadians are loving these Olympics on CBC
John Doyle
opinion
Oscars 2021: Without red-carpet coverage, the Academy Awards become a bore
John Doyle
sports
TSN axes all-sports radio in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Hamilton
Bell Canada head office is seen on Nun's Island in Montreal on August 5, 2015. Bell is dumping an all-sports format at three of its radio stations in Canada. The company says TSN 1040 AM in Vancouver, TSN 1290 AM in Winnipeg and TSN 1150 AM in Hamilton will no longer be all-sports station. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
report on business
Bell Media cuts will hit 210 employees in Toronto, half from newsrooms, union says
Bell Canada head office is seen on Nun's Island in Montreal on August 5, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
opinion
Canadian TV is in a mess. So what else is new?
John Doyle