(Ottawa) Rogers Communications announced Thursday the closure of its CityNews Ottawa radio station and the layoff of newsroom staff.
Rogers Sports spokesperson
She specified that the number of employees laid off was less than 10.
Khan says the news outlet will maintain an online presence supported by two digital journalists, allowing the public to get updates on news, traffic and weather through the CityNews Ottawa website and its channels social media.
No other CityNews radio or television stations are affected by the closure.
This closure is the latest blow to local news this year. BCE announced in June that it would close or sell nine radio stations and cut Bell Media’s workforce by 6%, attributing its decision to unfavorable political and regulatory conditions.
