OTTAWA, Canada—As part of a new strategic plan to better serve audiences across Canada on both television and digital platforms, CBC News has announced plans to launch a new free ad supported streaming channel in the fall. The new free 24/7 ad-supported streaming (FAST) news channel for streaming, digital and connected TV platforms, will offer the best of CBC local, national and current affairs journalism, the Canadian public broadcaster said. The new channel will complement the CBC News Network, which will continue to serve as Canada’s live and breaking subscription news channel on cable, satellite and CBC Gem. CBC News also reported that its flagship television program “The National” will also serve as a core pillar of the new streaming channel, with acclaimed journalist Adrienne Arsenault named chief correspondent for CBC News. The program will also be available on CBC Gem, CBCNews.ca, the CBC News app and YouTube.

Source: CBC News June 30, 2022 19:38 UTC