CBC’s Big Budget Cuts Will Mean Less News, Drama, Music

“The CBC told employees Wednesday it will cut about 800 jobs in an effort to save $171-million amid a flagging economy that has seen advertising revenues plummet. The cuts needed to balance the public broadcaster’s budget for 2009-10 are expected to hit CBC Television hardest, but both television and radio audiences will notice a reduction in news content as well as programming of current affairs, drama, music and special events. Repeats will become more frequent to fill the void.”