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Corus Makes Cuts at Global BC, Global National, News 640 and Talk Radio
Corus said the changes are needed to keep teams sustainable as it reports a $36.5 million quarterly net loss and awaits recapitalization approval.
- On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Corus Entertainment announced new job cuts across its TV and radio operations, specifically impacting Global BC, Global National, and talk radio stations.
- Corus recently reported a $36.5 million net loss in its third quarter as revenue fell 16 percent, prompting the company to restructure for greater sustainability.
- Canadian general trade union Unifor confirmed 43 of its members were cut nationwide, with positions eliminated in Alberta, British Columbia, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, the Maritimes, and Ontario.
- A company spokesperson described the layoffs as a "small number" of changes necessary to ensure teams are structured sustainably while minimizing disruption to local news.
- Podcaster and radio and TV host Lynda Steele noted over 10 thousand media jobs have been cut across Canada in just the past five years, marking significant industry decline.
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TORONTO — Corus Entertainment is reducing staff in its television and radio divisions. A spokesman for the company indicated that a "small number" of changes have been made in some markets, including Global BC, Global National, News 640 and the debates radio stations. According to him, these changes [...]
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Corus makes cuts at Global BC, Global National, News 640 and talk radio
Corus cut dozens of jobs, mostly in Western Canada, earlier this year.
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