About CityNews Toronto

CityNews on Citytv premiered on September 28, 1972, and it’s been intriguing audiences ever since, with its one-of-a-kind blend of entertainment and information. From the very beginning, CityNews stood out from the crowd with its fresh, innovative approach to broadcasting. Instead of following the same old tired formula, we took a chance and delivered something completely unique.

Our youthful, urban vibe quickly caught on, and before long, CityNews was the go-to spot on the dial for anyone looking for a fresh perspective on the world. Today, our programming is recognized around the globe as the future of television, blending cost-effective, original content with high-energy news and lifestyle coverage.

At CityNews, our mission is to bring you the stories that touch your heart and mind. Every day, our dedicated staff works tirelessly to capture the pulse of Toronto, giving you a glimpse into the city’s daily life.

Tune in to Breakfast Television, CityNews at Five, CityNews at Six, and CityNews Tonight for all the latest updates. And on weekends, catch CityNews at Six and CityNews Tonight to stay on top of the day’s biggest stories.

You can also catch up anytime with the CityNews 24/7 Livestream.


NewsRadio Toronto is Toronto’s only all-news radio station that keeps over 1.3 million weekly listeners updated with immediate and essential news, traffic, weather, and business information 24/7.

Their award-winning journalists deliver complete round-the-clock local news coverage as it happens, providing the most comprehensive updates to the city. The station offers real-time traffic and weather reports every ten minutes, with airborne traffic monitoring live from Chopper 680, and a team of expert meteorologists behind their famous weather guarantee™.

Additionally, they deliver Toronto’s most frequent business reports, breaking news from world-renowned stock markets, and live up-to-the-minute market analysis. Sports enthusiasts can also tune in to in-depth reports at :15 and :45 past every hour for updates on all things Leafs, Raptors, Argos, Jays, and Toronto FC.


CityNews Digital provides you with convenient access to the latest news, weather, and traffic information right at your fingertips. Stay connected to Toronto and the GTA with our website, mobile app, and social media channels. With the CityNews app, you can customize your news feed and receive notifications on breaking news stories. The website and social media channels provide you with up-to-date information on all the latest news, traffic, weather, and events happening in and around the city.

We’re always here to listen, so click here to find out all the different ways you can get in touch with us.


Land acknowledgment

CityNews Toronto is proud to broadcast from the ancestral territories of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and currently the Haudenosaunee peoples, and since 1805 the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit.