CP24 facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
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| Broadcast area | Canada |
| Slogan | Toronto's breaking news Where Toronto gets its everything Everywhere! (shared with CITY-TV until 2008) |
| Headquarters | 299 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | CHUM Limited (1998–2007, 70.1% to 2004) Sun Media (1998–2004, 29.9%) CTVglobemedia (CTV Limited) (2007–2011, 80% to 2008) Rogers Media (2007–2008, 20%) Bell Media (2011–present) |
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| History | |
| Launched | March 30, 1998 |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Available on many Southern Ontario cable providers | Channel slots vary on each provider |
| Satellite | |
| Bell Satellite TV | Channel 503 (SD) Channel 1566 (HD) |
| Shaw Direct | Channel 509 (SD) Channel 154 (HD) |
| IPTV | |
| Bell Fibe TV | Channel 503 (SD) Channel 1503 (HD) |
| Bell MTS | Channel 283 (SD) |
| VMedia | Channel 24 (HD) |
| Zazeen | Channel 24 (HD) |
| Tbaytel | Channel 656 |
CP24 is a Canadian English language news channel. It focuses on local news for the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. It also shares national and international news. The channel is owned by Bell Media, a part of BCE Inc.. It works closely with other Bell-owned TV stations like CFTO-DT (CTV Toronto) and CKVR-DT (CTV 2 Barrie). CP24 broadcasts from its main office at 299 Queen Street West in Downtown Toronto. You can watch it through cable in Southern Ontario and on satellite TV across Canada.
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History of CP24 News
Starting with CHUM Limited
CP24 first started on March 30, 1998. Its original name was CablePulse 24. It was created by CHUM Limited and Sun Media. The channel was meant to be an extension of CITY-TV's news shows, which were called CityPulse at the time.
For its first 10 years, CP24 often shared news reporters and shows with Citytv. For example, CityPulse news broadcasts would be shown again on CP24 right after they aired on Citytv. Special news coverage was also shown on both channels at the same time.
In 2004, CHUM Limited bought out Sun Media's share, becoming the full owner of CP24.
Changes with CTVglobemedia
In 2006, a company called Bell Globemedia (which later became CTVglobemedia) decided to buy CHUM Limited. However, rules about who can own TV channels meant that CTVglobemedia had to sell some of the Citytv stations. This was to avoid one company owning too many TV stations in the same area.
So, in 2007, CTVglobemedia sold the Citytv stations to Rogers Media. But CTVglobemedia decided to keep CP24 and some other channels. This meant CP24 started to become its own separate news channel, no longer sharing as much with Citytv.
In 2008, CP24 began to change. They got new reporters who only worked for CP24. They also got new news vans with CP24 logos. A big change happened in November 2008 when CP24 moved to a new studio and newsroom on the second floor of the 299 Queen Street West building. A few weeks later, CP24 stopped showing most of Citytv's news programs. Instead, they started showing CTV News Toronto at Six from CFTO.
In March 2009, CP24 launched its own morning show called CP24 Breakfast. This was the final step in CP24 becoming fully separate from Citytv.
CP24 under Bell Media
In 2010, BCE Inc. announced it would buy CTVglobemedia completely. This deal was approved in 2011, and CTVglobemedia was renamed Bell Media. So, CP24 became part of Bell Media.
In March 2011, CP24 also started a weekend version of CP24 Breakfast. Today, CP24 is one of the few channels that still keeps its original name from when it was part of CHUM Limited.
CP24's Look and Studio
CP24 is located at 299 Queen Street West in Toronto. It used to share a newsroom with CITY-TV. But in November 2008, CP24 moved to its own new studio and newsroom on the second floor. When they moved, CP24 also changed its on-air look. They switched from blue and gold colors to red, white, and black.
CP24 has a unique screen format. The main program is shown in a window in the top-left part of the screen. Around it, you can see other information like weather, traffic, news headlines, and information about local events. There are also tickers for stock market updates and sports scores. This special screen design makes CP24 look a bit like a website.
In September 2012, CP24 started broadcasting in high definition (HD). This made the picture much clearer. They also updated their screen design again. For example, the weather forecast now shows five days instead of four, and there's a bigger sports news ticker at the bottom. On weekdays, the sports ticker changes to show business news from the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange.
Working with Other News Outlets
CP24 shares news with other channels and radio stations owned by Bell Media. For example, they get news updates from CFRB "Newstalk 1010" radio, sports updates from TSN, business news from Business News Network, and entertainment news from eTalk. This helps CP24 provide a wide range of news.
Where You Can Watch CP24
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CP24 is usually found on channel 24 on most cable TV providers in Central and Southern Ontario. You can also watch it across Canada on satellite TV services like Bell Satellite TV and Shaw Direct. It's also available on IPTV providers in some areas.
Because CP24 focuses on local news and shows information on its screen, it's very popular in public places. You might see it playing in waiting rooms, train stations, restaurants, and lounges in the Greater Toronto Area.
CP24's Special Cameras and Vehicles
CP24 uses many cameras and special vehicles to bring you live news.
Traffic Cameras
Besides public traffic cameras, CP24 has its own "EYES" cameras in important locations like:
- CN Tower
- Highway 401
- Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Rogers Centre
- Toronto City Hall
- Don Valley Parkway
- 299 Queen Street West
Chopper 24
Since 2008, CP24 has used a news helicopter called Chopper 24. This helicopter can broadcast live news from 1500 feet (about 450 meters) in the air. It helps CP24 cover traffic and breaking news from above.
Breaking News Vehicles
CP24 has a fleet of special trucks called "Breaking News Vehicles." These trucks use advanced technology to send live news reports from different locations. They are custom-built and have a red, white, and black design with the CP24 logo and "Breaking News!" slogan.
Beat the Traffic System
In 2009, CP24 was the first TV station in Canada to use a new "Beat the Traffic" system. This system shows a 3D animated map that displays traffic flow, road construction, accidents, and how long it will take to travel on highways.
CP24 in High Definition (HD)
CP24 started broadcasting in HD on September 27, 2012. This means the picture quality is much sharper and clearer. The HD version became available on Bell Fibe TV first, then on Bell Satellite TV in December 2012. In June 2013, Rogers Cable also started carrying CP24 in HD. By March 2017, Shaw Direct added the HD version too.
CP24 GO App
In December 2013, CP24 launched a service called CP24 GO. This is like a TV app that Bell TV customers can use for free. You can watch CP24 live on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. CP24 also sometimes offers free live streaming of big news events on its website for everyone.
People You See on CP24
CP24 has many anchors and reporters who bring you the news every day.
Current On-Air Staff
- Bill Coulter - weather expert; also on CP24 Breakfast
- Jackie Crandles - news anchor/reporter; host of Live at 10, Live at 10:30 and Live at 11
- George Lagogianes – weekday morning co–host of CP24 Breakfast; also reporter/anchor
- Jee-Yun Lee - news anchor/reporter; (used to host Live at 10, Live at 10:30 and Live at 11)
- Patricia Jaggernauth - weather expert & reporter; co-host of CP24 Weekend, Live at 5, Live at 5:30, Live at 10, Live at 10:30, Live at 11, and sometimes host, weather expert & LIVE EYE host of CP24 Breakfast & CP24 Breakfast Weekend
- Mika Midolo - transit/weather expert; also on CP24 Breakfast
- Stephanie Smyth - breaking news reporter/co-host of Live at 5
Former On-Air Staff
- Steve Anthony – weekday morning co–host of CP24 Breakfast.
- Francis D'Souza – CityNews/CP24 anchor/reporter (now anchor for CityNews Toronto)
- Mark Dailey – CityNews/CP24 anchor/reporter (passed away in 2010)
- Dwight Drummond – CityNews/CP24 crime reporter (joined CBC News Toronto in 2010)
- Melissa Grelo – former co–host of CP24 Breakfast and anchor/reporter (now co–host of CTV's The Social)
- Stephen LeDrew – weekdays on CP24 Live at Noon.
- Gord Martineau – CityNews/CP24 anchor/reporter.
- Tracy Moore – reporter (now host of Citytv's CityLine)
- Ann Rohmer – formerly host of CP24 Breakfast, and other shows.
- Omar Sachedina – CP24 anchor/reporter (now a correspondent for CTV News)
- Ali Velshi – CP24 anchor/business reporter. (now co-anchor on MSNBC)
