Corus to centralize Calgary and Edmonton Global News production, cut jobs
Corus Entertainment says it is restructuring how its Global News broadcasts are produced across Alberta, with layoffs accompanying the shift.
Why it matters
The restructuring affects local television news production and jobs in Alberta's two largest media markets.
Toronto-based Corus Entertainment Inc. announced it will centralize some production functions for its Global News broadcasts in Calgary and Edmonton, according to a company statement.
The company said the move will result in an undisclosed number of job cuts, though it did not specify how many positions would be affected or which roles would be eliminated.
Corus did not provide further detail on the timeline for the changes or how the centralized production model would affect the day-to-day operations of Global News broadcasts in the two Alberta cities.
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