Evan Solomon named new host of CTV’s 'Power Play'

Evan Solomon will replace Don Martin on CTV's Power Play, the network has announced. Martin is leaving in December. Solomon will start hosting on January 6 and will host Monday to Thursday. CTV Ottawa bureau chief Joyce Napier will continue hosting the Friday edition.

Prince Andrew getting bashed over his TV interview

Piers Morgan Tweeted: 'This is one of the most astonishing interviews I've ever watched. Brilliant forensic dissection by @maitlis - desperate, toe-curling bulls*** from Prince Andrew. Why on earth did he do this? Insane.'
Daily Mail story

 

Christie Blatchford being treated for cancer

NEWSTALK 1010 reported today that Christie is currently undergoing treatment for cancer and appreciates the many listeners who have reached out and sent their best wishes.
"She will be back," the posting said..
Well wishes may be sent through this link

Host Rob Snow let go from CFRA

CFRA host Rob Snow lost his job Wednesday after two decades with the local newstalk radio station, the Ottawa Citizen reports.
Snow said he got the news at 8:30 Wednesday morning.
“I was told I was part of restructuring,” he said. “It’s a shock, but it’s the media. The media — whether it’s newspapers, radio, television — it’s all struggling.”
Snow, 48, took over after longtime CFRA host Lowell Green retired his morning show in 2016. Snow’s show, News & Views, aired on CFRA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Note from Andrew Coyne

Andrew Coyne on Twitter: "Personal note: I am changing employment. I’ll be joining the Globe and Mail later this month."