CBC planning job cuts and layoffs

    Thursday, 7 December 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Upwards of 600 jobs will be lost and 200 vacant positions have been eliminated.

    CBC/Radio Canada has announced layoffs and program cuts as a means to handle $125 million in forecasted budget pressures. Upwards of 600 jobs will be lost and 200 vacant positions have been eliminated. Some cuts will take place immediately while others will occur over the next year. It’s not known at this time how or if the Corner Brook CBC office will be affected. 

     

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