CityNews┬аhas announced it has hired veteran news anchor Lisa LaFlamme┬аas a special correspondent to lead its coverage of the death and legacy of Queen Elizabeth.
LaFlamme┬аbecame the subject of headlines across the country last month┬аwhen she was fired from her job as┬аchief┬аnews anchor for┬аCTV National News. The move prompted widespread speculation about whether LaFlamme had been fired for political reasons┬аor if she had been a victim of ageism in the workplace.
CTV said the decision to end LaFlamme’s contract was due to “changing viewer habits.” Bell Media, which owns CTV,┬аlater said┬аit regretted┬аthe way in which LaFlamme’s departure was handled, and the company announced it would initiate a third-party internal workplace review of its┬аnewsroom.
LaFlamme’s new employer, CityNews, said┬аshe will travel to London to provide daily television and radio reporting on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth and┬аthe transition to the reign of King Charles,┬аand will lead live coverage of the Queen’s funeral.
“The Queen is the only monarch most of us have ever known. We grew up with Her Majesty and mourn the passing of this remarkable and inspiring woman,” said LaFlamme┬аin a statement released by CityNews.
“As this second Elizabethan era comes to an end, I can only say how truly honoured I am to help tell the story of her life and the legacy she leaves.”
Rogers Sports and Media, the parent company of CityNews, said LaFlamme’s reporting will be made available on all of its platforms.
“News coverage of such a pivotal moment in history is integral to achieving our mission of keeping Canadians connected and informed, and Lisa LaFlamme’s incredible talent and wealth of experience are befitting of an event of this magnitude,”┬а said Rogers┬аPresident┬аColette Watson.
