Former CTV Nationwide Information anchor Lisa LaFlamme is making a return to TV, however not on her outdated community.
In accordance with a press launch by Rogers, the lately ousted anchor will probably be doing “in-depth protection” of Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy from London, England for CityNews.
LaFlamme will cowl all the pieces associated to the monarch’s demise together with nationwide occasions and ceremonies, the Queen’s funeral and the transition of energy to King Charles III.
“As this second Elizabethan period involves an finish, I can solely say how actually honored I’m to assist inform the story of her life and the legacy she leaves,” stated LaFlamme within the launch.
As a particular correspondent with CityNews, she will probably be offering audiences with every day updates and reporting on TV and radio newscasts.
She’ll additionally make appearances on Breakfast Tv to share the newest royal information.
The complete scope of LaFlamme’s new reporting will probably be obtainable on CityNews radio and TV retailers, CityNews.ca and CityNews 24/7, Citytv’s video streaming service.
This variation {of professional} surroundings comes after LaFlamme was unceremoniously fired from her place because the nationwide information anchor with CTV in August.
The sudden parting was referred to as a “enterprise determination” by Bell Media, the house owners of CTV, one thing that LaFlamme stated had left her “blindsided.”
It has prompted discussions round ageism and sexism with some manufacturers, like Dove and Wendy’s, popping out in assist of LaFlamme.
The controversy even prompted her substitute, Omar Sachedina, to deal with the drama on his first broadcast, the place he acknowledged he wished her departure from the information channel may have been completely different.