AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedia Industry Shake-Up: Rogers Sports & Media is shutting down its 1130 NewsRadio stations in Vancouver plus similar stations in Calgary, Kitchener and Halifax, cutting at least 80 jobs—another hit to local radio journalism. World Cup Afterglow (and Missed Promises): Vancouver businesses say the World Cup didn’t deliver the expected crowds and sales after city officials pitched it as a major economic boost. Provincial Politics & Messaging: BC Conservatives hired an Alberta separatist and a far-right media figure, drawing accusations of “Trump-style politics” in B.C. Wildfire Smoke Fallout: Smoke from Canadian wildfires is driving hazardous air quality across Ontario and into the U.S., with major cities like Toronto and Detroit among the worst-hit; officials urge people to stay indoors and limit outdoor activity. Public Accountability in Lobbying: Ontario’s integrity commissioner found two lawyers “failed to comply” with the Lobbyists Registration Act while lobbying for a minister’s zoning order. Local News Production Cuts: Corus is centralizing Global News production for Calgary and Edmonton, ending local production and cutting jobs. Health & Safety in Sports: A Vancouver-Chicago Whitecaps match was postponed due to dangerous air quality from wildfire smoke.
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