Some say it should keep its news departments but shed itself of entertainment programing because others do it. The reasons for the cuts are attributed by CBC to declining TV ad revenue, rising production costs and the pandemic. While CBC has faced many cutbacks in funding over the years, the media in general are feeling the crunch. If we don’t weep for CBC, we should worry about the overall loss of media because our window on the world is closing. —Editor’s Note: This opinion piece reflects the views of its author, and does not necessarily represent the views of CFJC Today or Pattison Media.

Source: CBC News December 06, 2023 14:02 UTC