Tuesday, January 19, 2010

CP24 swimming in Schadenfreude

The Germans have a word for it. Schadenfreude, or unalloyed pleasure at the misfortune of others (see post below). Still, CP24 will now program news in time periods apparently abandoned by Citytv. (What will we do without Animal House Calls just before dinner?) It shows, perhaps, the impact not just of the recession but the loss of the 24 hour news station, grabbed by CTV in the CHUM breakup ordered by the CRTC a year or so ago. Here is the CP24 news release. The Planet Guys.

"In response to CityTV announcement of restructuring of broadcast operations and cancellation of 5 p.m. newscast, CP 24 offers two new half-hour news programs on the radio and on the web– Toronto, ON (January 19, 2009) – Today, CP24 brings a fresh approach to news with the debut of two new half-hour programs: CP24’s LIVE AT 5 and LIVE AT 5:30. CP24’s lead anchor, Ann Rohmer, anchors tonight’s inaugural CP24 LIVE AT 5 newscast featuring CP24’s team of resourceful reporters bringing viewers breaking Toronto news stories, traffic and transit, weather and sports, along with national and international news stories. Melissa Grelo helms CP24 LIVE AT 5:30, bringing Torontonians the news they need when and where they need it. In response to CityTV’s announcement that they are restructuring broadcast operations, including eliminating their 5 p.m. newscast today, CP24 has announced it will fill the void for Toronto. “

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