JODY VANCE JOINS BREAKFAST TELEVISION VANCOUVER AS CO-HOST

[radiofan]

JODY VANCE JOINS BREAKFAST TELEVISION VANCOUVER AS CO-HOST, BEGINNING OCTOBER 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

– Vancouver native brings 20 years of broadcasting experience to the morning show –

TORONTO (October 3, 2011) Citytv announced today that Breakfast Television Vancouver is expanding its on-air team with the addition of Vancouver-native, Jody Vance. With more than two decades of broadcasting experience and strong ties to the community, Vance will co-host the program with Riaz Meghji and anchor the morning newscasts, beginning Monday, Oct. 17.

"We're thrilled to expand the Breakfast Television team with the addition of Jody," said Renato Zane, Vice-President and General Manager of Citytv Vancouver. "Her breadth of experience in television, on the radio and in print journalism will make Breakfast Television the most dynamic morning show in Vancouver."

Vance adds even more strength to Breakfast Television‘s dependable delivery of news, weather, traffic, community and entertainment information from 5:30am – 9am PT. Vance, Riaz and the rest of the morning show team – Live Eye host Dawn Chubai, meteorologist Russ Lacate, traffic specialist Michel McDermott and live on-location reporter Greg Harper – will continue to bring viewers everything they need to know to get their day started.

"I have worked with Jody over the years and am thrilled to welcome her back to our family,” said Scott Moore, President of Broadcasting, Rogers Media Television. “She knows the city, she's a journalist, a mom, a sports enthusiast, a cook and a pop culture junkie, and we're confident that Vancouverites will enjoy starting their day with the new Breakfast Television team."

Born and raised in Vancouver, Vance was the first woman in Canadian television to host her own sports program in prime time, a position she held on Sportsnet for six years, starting in 2000. More recently, she was host of Seeking Stanley on the CBC, a program that followed the Vancouver Canucks' exciting NHL playoff run. Previously, she worked for Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment doing live, unscripted pre- and post-game broadcasts for all of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ home games. Vancouver radio listeners also know her from “The Jody Vance Show," an afternoon drive program on Shore 104.3FM, which she hosted until joining Breakfast Television.

“It is a dream come true to find myself part of a show that seeks to capture the essence of this city, my city. Breakfast Television Vancouver is home for me and I couldn’t be more proud,” said Jody Vance.

About Breakfast Television Vancouver
From inside the studio to the streets in local communities, Breakfast Television offers a refreshing look at the day ahead -- combining the latest in local news, weather and traffic with the biggest celebrity interviews, lifestyle trends, local community events, and big ticket giveaways. Prepare for the unexpected as Jody, Riaz and the Breakfast Television gang keep audiences engaged with continuous unpredictable fun! Plus, viewers can stay connected all day with Breakfast Television’s video blogs, and frequent Twitter and Facebook updates. Breakfast Television Vancouver airs weekdays from 5:30am – 9am PT.

About Citytv
Citytv™ television stations in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg offer viewers intensely-local, urban-oriented, culturally-diverse television programming. A distinct alternative to other conventional television stations, Citytv engages its viewers with dynamic on-air personalities and delivers an entertaining mix of news, local-interactive formats such as: Breakfast Television and CityLine; as well as local Canadian and US acquired prime time entertainment programming. Citytv is a part of Rogers Broadcasting Limited, a division of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI and NYSE: RCI) which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For more information on Citytv stations and programming, visit www.Citytv.com.

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For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Leslie, Rogers Media Television, 416.764.3191, stephanie.leslie@rci.rogers.com
Sónia Brum, Rogers Media Television, 416.764.3194, sonia.brum@rci.rogers.com

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[jawbone]

Nice move BT!
Couldn't help but notice that 'the twins', Thor and Kyle aren't mentioned as being a part of the morning unpredictable fun.

[dial twister]

Good move Jody! Looking forward to seeing you on the tube daily. Your Stanley Cup work on CBC was superb!

I see Jody's already been removed from The Shore website.

[erratics]

I think Jody has seen the writing on the wall with the Shore for some time now and found an acceptable full time opportunity where she can jump a sinking ship of a radio station. The deal with Astral turned down by the CRTC suggests to me the current ownership of the Shore wanted to sell ASAP to a chain and that there's no longer a committment by the owners to building an independent station at 104 in Vancouver for some time.