Corus rebuts misinformation about Global News in Alberta after layoffs
Corus Entertainment has denied rumors that Global News is shutting down local television production in Calgary and Edmonton following recent layoffs. The company clarified that while some technical functions are being centralized, local newsrooms will remain operational.
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The clarification addresses concerns regarding the viability of local journalism and the impact of corporate restructuring on regional media access.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Corus rebuts misinformation about future of Global News in Alberta after layoffs "To be clear, local news production and newsrooms are not shutting down in Calgary or Edmonton and reports of such are false," a Corus spokesperson told Postmedia Calgary
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Exterior of the Global Calgary building in northeast Calgary on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Jim Wells/Postmedia Article content After laying off dozens of employees this week, Corus Entertainment is pushing back against claims circulating online that Global News is shutting down local television production in Calgary and Edmonton.
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