CBC to cut 650 jobs

The CBC will eliminate 650 jobs to compensate for huge reductions in its budget. According to the Globe and Mail, the federal government plans to cut 115-million dollars in funding over the next three years.

The CBC has recently been trying to improve its service with better broadcast signals, more local news, and a better internet presence.  Added to the recent cuts, these initiatives will put the CBC back 200-million dollars.

475 jobs will be cut this year alone. Layoff notices are expected in April.

Montreal, Toronto, and Halifax will be hit hardest.

The executive vice president that runs CBC’s English side said that viewers should expect fewer original TV dramas and comedies. She says ads will run on previously commercial free CBC radio stations.

TV will see the most reductions in programing. Changes will be decided on by the end of April.

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