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CTV announced today that Lisa LaFlamme will succeed Lloyd Robertson as host of CTV NATIONAL NEWS next year.

The announcement follows last night’s revelation from Robertson that he will step down in mid-2011. LaFlamme, who began her broadcast career at CTV’s CKCO affiliate in 1988, is currently National Affairs Correspondent for CTV News.

She will be featured in the anchor chair on CTV NATIONAL NEWS frequently during a year of transition, in addition to Robertson, before she assumes the full-time anchor title later next year.

The latest survey conducted by The Bureau of Broadcast Measurement, (BBM), proves that CTV Southwestern Ontario is still the overwhelming choice for news and entertainment program viewing in Southwestern Ontario.

More people watch CTV NEWS AT SIX, then any other news cast; in fact more then twice as many people watched CTV NEWS AT SIX as the next three stations combined.

Michael Melling the News Director for CTV SWO said “we were recently honoured to win two Edward R Murrow awards but that pales in comparison to the faith that the viewers extend to us by watching our newscasts every night”

BBM also confirmed that CTV Southwestern Ontario is the home of 8 of the Top 10 most viewed programs in this market. These include the ACADEMY AWARDS, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, AMERICAN IDOL, MENTALIST, LOST and OF COURSE CTV NEWS AT SIX.

Today’s BBM Canada Spring 2010 audience report declared CTV NEWS AT SIX with Manfred Joehnck and Carla Beynon as Southern Saskatchewan’s most-watched news program with 89,200 viewers among viewers age 2+.

CTV NEWS AT SIX has almost five times as many viewers at 6 p.m. than all other local evening newscasts combined.

“CTV News Regina is dedicated to the finest in local news coverage,” said Carl Worth, CTV Regina News Director. “We take to heart and greatly value the ongoing support of our viewers.”

Further results confirm CTV Regina has all ten of Southern Saskatchewan’s Top 10 programs in prime time. With more than 105,000 viewers for each episode, CSI was the #1 program broadcast by Southern Saskatchewan stations. Other CTV blockbusters in the Top 10 include: CRIMINAL MINDS, AMERICAN IDOL (PERFORMANCE), TWO & A HALF MEN, CSI: MIAMI, AMAZING RACE, AMERICAN IDOL (RESULTS), HICCUPS, AND UNDERCOVER BOSS.

The BBM Canada Spring 2010 ratings were released today. CTV NEWS AT SIX with Carol Anne Meehan and Graham Richardson is the most-watched television program in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec among adults 18+.

CTV NEWS AT SIX enjoyed an audience increase of 25% over the previous Spring. Head to head against CBC News at Six, CTV’s 34.4% share dwarfs CBC’s 8.0% share. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. the audience for CTV’S DR. OZ more than doubles the size of the CBC Newscast at that same time.

On March 29, 2010 Richardson officially replaced Max Keeping, who stepped down from the anchor chair after 37 years, joining Meehan on CTV’s supper newscast.

The BBM Canada Spring 2010 ratings report was issued today and revealed that CTV continues to be Edmonton’s number-one choice for television news seven days a week, with more viewers than all competition combined.

CTV NEWS AT SIX continues to be the number one television program in the market and leads the list of CTV’s 12 of the top 20 shows overall.* CTV NEWS AT SIX with Daryl McIntyre and Carrie Doll averaged 134,400 viewers from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.*

“This station works very hard to earn the trust of the communities we serve,” said Lloyd Lewis, CTV Edmonton Vice-President and General Manager. “We are honoured that so many viewers in this region continue to choose CTV. It is a responsibility we never take for granted.”

CTV News continues to be the leading choice of Manitobans for local news, weather and sports, by a wide margin, as shown by the Spring 2010 BBM Ratings (report from BBM Canada released May 6).

CTV NEWS AT 6 more than doubles the size all other local supper hour newscasts combined and is the highest rated program in Manitoba.*

Ratings also confirm that CTV Winnipeg has nine of the Top 10 regularly scheduled programs (for Ind. 2+ Winnipeg EM). CTV NEWS AT SIX is the highest rated program followed by the MENTALIST, AMERICAN IDOL: TUESDAY, GREY’S ANATOMY, AMERICAN IDOL: WEDNESDAY, CSI MIAMI, AMERICAN IDOL: THURSDAY, TWO AND A HALF MEN, and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.

While the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games dominates CTV’s broadcast schedule from Feb. 12 – 28, Canada’s most-watched news team, CTV News, will continue to deliver Canadian and international news stories to viewers with both local and national newscasts in the morning, supper hour, and evening. In addition, CTV News Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Lloyd Robertson will provide regular news bulletins during prime time. Below is a detailed list of where to find both local and national CTV newscasts from Feb. 12 – 28 (all times ET; visit CTV.ca to confirm local listings).

CTV News coverage begins at the crack of dawn with OLYMPIC MORNING. Airing from 6 a.m. – 12 noon ET every day, OLYMPIC MORNING is the Olympic Games morning show, bringing viewers exclusive Vancouver 2010 news as well stories from across Canada and international stories from around the world. Additional details about OLYMPIC MORNING will be announced soon.

Canada’s ongoing recession, the swine flu, the Afghan mission, and the collapse of the car industry topped CTV News’s list of Canadian news stories this year. The Top 10 Canadian News Stories were selected by a panel of journalists led by CTV News’ Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Lloyd Robertson. Beginning on Wednesday, December 23, CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LLOYD ROBERTSON features in-depth reports on each of the Top 10 Canadian News stories every night leading up to New Year’s Day. CTV’s team of top correspondents will take a closer look at each of the major stories, reporting on recent developments and examining the impact they will have on Canadians in the upcoming year. These reports will also air the following day on CTV News Channel.

The complete list of CTV’s Top 10 Canadian News Stories for 2009 as revealed on CANADA AM this morning is:

CTV Toronto and CP24 mark the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Toronto with unprecedented live coverage of the relay, runners, events, and festivities as the Olympic flame ignites Canada’s largest city. The coverage culminates in a live two-hour CTV News special, THE TORCH IN TORONTO, to be simulcast on CTV Toronto and CP24 this Thursday, Dec. 17 beginning at 5 p.m. ET.

Coverage of the Olympic Torch begins at 5:30 a.m. with CP24 BREAKFAST tracking the progress of the flame as it enters Toronto via Oshawa, starting with the very first torchbearer of the day. All-day long, CP24 will deliver regular updates from the route as the Olympic Torch makes its way to Toronto’s famous Yonge Street for the journey into the core of the city.

CTV NEWS AT NOON will bring viewers up-to-date on the Olympic Torch Relay beginning at 12 noon, delivering highlights from the morning as well as an update on preparations for the evening’s celebrations.

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As parliament resumes on January 26, the fate of Stephen Harper’s minority government hangs in the balance. CTV, CTV Newsnet, CP24 and CTV.ca deliver complete live coverage of the throne speech on Monday, January, 26 and the new federal budget on Tuesday, January 27.

As Parliament Hill shifts into high gear, Sandie Rinaldo joins CTV Newsnet on a permanent basis beginning Monday, January 26. This new role will be in addition to her duties as weekend anchor for CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH SANDIE RINALDO, co-host of W-FIVE and backup anchor for CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LLOYD ROBERTSON.

“Sandie brings a great deal of experience, editorial muscle and stature to our national all-news channel” said Robert Hurst, President of CTV News and Current Affairs. “Her experience covering live events like the Gulf and Iraq wars, the deaths of two popes and the fall of the Berlin Wall, will fit perfectly with the live demands of CTV Newsnet.”

From the campaign trail to the voting booth, and to the final count, CTV has got Canada covered with the most comprehensive election coverage ever. It all begins tonight Thursday, October 2 with Bravo!’s Does Art Matter? A Bravo! Election Special at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, with Arts & Minds and Canada AM host Seamus O’Regan moderating a town-hall special discussing the state of arts in Canada with visual artists, musicians, actors and voters. It is followed by the English language debate from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET on CTV (live to all time zones; visit ctv.ca to confirm local broadcast times). In the coming days, CTV Inc. channels and programs will cover everything election-oriented, from Daily Planet’s analysis of the party leaders’ body language, to the etalk News Special: Politics and Fame on Star!, which spotlights the curious relationship between celebrities and politicians.

CTV is rolling out the red carpet for the Toronto International Film Festival, giving Canadians unprecedented coverage of everything TIFF-related. From the must-see films and the hottest red carpets to the hippest parties and the latest gossip, CTV is Canada’s #1 choice for extensive, exclusive TIFF coverage.

eTalk

eTalk is back to cover TIFF unlike any other television outlet.

eTalk will also welcome celebrity guests to its street-front studios in the heart of the entertainment district every single day of the festival, allowing fans to get up close and personal with the biggest stars.

CTV News Named Best Newscast at the RTNDA Atlantic Regional Awards Banquet

Toronto, ON (June 2, 2007) - CTV News has been named as the best local newscast in Atlantic Canada. The Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) honoured CTV with the prestigious award at the Atlantic Regional annual awards banquet tonight. CTV Atlantic also received an RTNDA Award for Best Videography and an honorable mention for In-depth or Investigative Reporting.

In addition to winning the RTNDA Awards for excellence in journalism, CTV’s Evening News continues to be the overwhelming choice for local news in Atlantic Canada. CTV News is the #1 rated local newscast in all key demographics.

These winners will go on to compete for the RTNDA National Awards to be presented at the RTNDA National Conference in Vancouver, BC on June 23, 2007.