Vancouver, British Columbia is a vibrant tourist destination that draws people from around the globe.
The city is also a major media center, boasting several newspapers and television stations owned by Postmedia Network – The Vancouver Sun, The Province, Vancouver Courier, 24H, and Metro.
CityNews 1130
CityNews 1130 is an all-news radio station broadcasting to the Greater Vancouver area. Staffed with award-winning journalists, their newsroom provides up-to-the-minute updates on local news, traffic conditions, weather forecasts, sports scores and business headlines 24 hours a day.
In 1996, News1130 began providing up-to-the-minute traffic reports every 10 minutes – a service previously only available on major American radio stations. Furthermore, listeners can use Traffic Alerts anytime during a news report to receive instant notification of any major issues.
On Friday afternoon, a dust explosion and fire at a grain silo at the Port of Vancouver left one worker with second-degree burns, CityNews 1130 reported. Furthermore, Paul James is departing his role as co-anchor of the morning drive show to become News & Program Director at Radio NL (CHNL-AM) Kamloops; replacing Howie Reimer.
CityNews Online
CityNews is Canada’s go-to regional news source. From record gas prices to lavish Beverly Hills mansions and local terror attacks, our reporters and editors cover it all.
CityNews Online takes technology to the next level, providing up-to-the minute breaking news, traffic and weather updates on all your favorite devices. No matter if you’re on the go or at work, CityNews Vancouver has you covered.
The station has also adopted technology in the form of a smartphone app, enabling users to stream live news from their phone or tablet. Compatible with both Android and iOS devices, this app includes useful features that make it simple for viewers to stay up-to-date on events in New York City.
It was also the first station in Canada to implement a diversity policy when hiring on-air staff, actively seeking out people of colour, people with disabilities and other minority groups for positions within its news department.
CityNews Mobile
Experience all your City News stories in one convenient place with the new mobile app. Stay up to date on breaking news, get a 360deg view of the city, and learn about community-wide events and discounts with our Coupons module.
CityNews Vancouver is Canada’s #1 source for local news, offering audiences breaking stories, traffic updates and weather reports live 24-7. Now with their app you can stay in the know with notifications when important events take place; listen and watch live radio and TV broadcasts; read top national and international articles; plus get up-to-date weather forecasts!
CityPulse newscasts encouraged audience involvement from the start, offering a phone-in feature and daily call-in show hosted by CityOnline. In August 2005, Rogers Communications acquired Vancouver stations and rebranded them under that branding.
CityNews App
CityNews is Canada’s go-to source for local news, providing audiences with breaking stories, traffic updates and weather reports 24-7. Available across all platforms, the CityNews App enables users to stay informed when important events happen, watch or listen live, read the best local, national and international articles as well as get up-to-date weather forecasts.
CityNews App is a great way to stay informed about your community, from Government and Parks & Recreation sections, 311 information and Tourism info. Additionally, it provides up-to-date details about City Hall and city departments, along with an event calendar.
CityNews, currently broadcast in Toronto, will expand its coverage into Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Montreal beginning Sept. 4. In each market viewers can catch one-hour local broadcasts featuring hyper-local stories that matter most to their communities on CityNews at Six at 6 p.m. and CityNews Tonight at 11 p.m.
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