LaFlamme made national headlines last month when she was fired from her job as lead news anchor for CTV National News. The move prompted widespread speculation about whether LaFlamme had been fired for political reasons or if she had fallen victim to aging in the workplace. CTV said the decision to terminate LaFlamme’s contract was due to “changing viewing habits.” Bell Media, which owns CTV, later said it regretted the way LaFlamme’s departure was handled, and the company announced it would launch an internal review of its third-party newsroom workplace. WATCHES | The Canadian Association of Journalists raises concerns about editorial interference at CTV National News:
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LaFlamme’s new employer, CityNews, said she will travel to London to provide daily television and radio coverage of Queen Elizabeth’s legacy and the transition to King Charles’ reign, and will provide 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,” LaFlamme said in a statement published by CityNews. “As this second Elizabethan era draws to a close, I can only say how truly honored I am to have helped tell the story of her life and the legacy she leaves behind.” Rogers Sports and Media, the parent company of CityNews, said LaFlamme’s reporting will be available on all of its platforms. “Covering the news 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 well-suited to an event of this magnitude,” said the president. by Rogers, Colette Watson.
