Citytv premiered on September 28, 1972, adding an original and progressive voice to television broadcasting and immediately gaining attention for its unique, information and entertainment driven format. In an industry where the pressures for sameness appeared overwhelming, Citytv brought a radically different look, sound and feel to television--quickly becoming known as the youthful, urban and hip spot on the dial.

Citytv's unique combination of extremely cost-effective, original programming, and high-energy, award-winning news and lifestyle coverage is now heralded internationally as the television of the future. Our newsroom's mission: To tell the stories that touch hearts, as well as minds.

The CityNews staff is dedicated to bringing viewers "A day in the life of Toronto" every weekday at 6am, 6pm and 11 pm. Rather than reciting a script from behind an anchor desk inside a sterile studio, our hosts "bring out" the stories from the areas of the newsroom where they're gathered and processed, be they political, environmental, sports, entertainment or weather... Our anchors and reporters not only talk the talk, they walk the walk.

Citytv revolutionized local news presentation and is continuing its tradition of innovation online with our website CityNews.ca, designed to keep you informed about what's important to your city--from anywhere in the world.