What's new on CTV NewsnetUpdated Wed. Nov. 16 2005 3:41 PM ET CTV.ca News Staff CTV Newsnet has taken the first step toward improving its all-news service to Canadians, launching a new, clean look and announced a revamped late afternoon and prime-time format. You can see major increases in its anchor, reporting, and production teams. The goal is to present more immediate, comprehensive and sustained news stories geared toward its Canadian audience. The new look and style represents the first real landmark transition for the network following the CRTC's April 2005 decision that said CTV Newsnet was no longer required to follow a 15-minute program wheel. "At CTV News, our commitment is to deliver national and international stories of significance to Canadians," said Robert Hurst, President of CTV News. "We deliver locally and nationally on CTV, and now CTV Newsnet is furthering its dedication to delivering more news, more comprehensively -- and we will deliver." The new on-air style features a full-screen set-up incorporating a news ticker to provide breaking news and recap on-going headlines to viewers. In late afternoon and prime time, multiple production, reportage and anchor teams will work continuously to break, gather and report on the latest news happening in Canada and around the world. The teams are supported by unprecedented resources afforded to the entire CTV News Division. The resources include 15 local newsrooms across Canada, the national newsroom of its sister network, CTV, and nine foreign news bureaus in major centres around the world. In Canada, CTV Newsnet can call upon any one of over 100 news teams roving the country. In all, CTV Newsnet, like any asset in the CTV News Division, has the ability to be first with any breaking story in the country. As network programmers continue to build out CTV Newsnet's daytime and prime-time schedule, they are quick to remind viewers of its live national broadcast of CTV National News with Lloyd Robertson, which will continue to air daily 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. For viewers in Ontario and Quebec, it provides a new choice for a credible, national news broadcast in the 10 p.m. timeslot. Meanwhile, veteran journalist and political specialist Mike Duffy hosts Mike Duffy Live from Ottawa each day at 5:00 p.m. ET, with controversial guests, behind-the-scenes stories, water cooler discussions and hot topics that can't be found anywhere else. Mike Duffy Live is the program of record as Canadians gear up for another election campaign. CTV Newsnet FAQ Question: I noticed that Newsnet has changed its look. Did something happen? Question: I don't see the stock ticker. Where can I find it? Question: Can I still see business related stories on CTV Newsnet? Question: Some of these changes are interesting and I'd like to offer my feedback, but is anybody listening to me? You can write to News@CTV.ca
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