Me too, his was the only show I listened to on 1010, I'm so disappointed the let him go. On to next chapter #broadcaster #Newstalk1010 #radio #cdnmedia pic.twitter.com/h9lZiCxo62. The way they handled their radio lay-offs was so brutal and unbelievably unprofessional, yet all anyone talks about is Dan O'Toole. 32k Followers, 235 Following, 9,901 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from NEWSTALK 1010 (@newstalk1010) They were the most personable people on the news. I will not be watching your news program any longer. Bell Media - Newstalk 1010 cuts: Messing up talk radio. Copyright © 2021 The South Bayview Bulldog. I also was just wondering what happened to Tom and Anwar. When I got the invite from Ted to be music director in 2010, I had not a clue how this would roll along. Press J to jump to the feed. My husband and I were also wondering why we haven’t seen Anwar and Tom. 272 personas están hablando de esto. We are disappointed with Bell Media’s decision to dismiss Tom and Anwar. I wish them both the very best. So very disappointed that ctv have let Tom Brown and Anwar knight go. Very disappointed! Powered by . Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I’ve had teacher friends who experienced this; cheaper to hire youth than experience. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk. Done with them. I thought Tom Brown was maybe on vacation, until Unbelievable!! Now after Tom Brown, Anwar, etc let go, they are letting salaries go. Going to switch to watching Global News. First Up – A GoLoud Original By Newstalk. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. I have contacted Tom directly, and hope he received my comments, which are completely sympathetic. Sorry to see Richards gone as he was long-time host there. Newstalk Breakfast Highlights. I to am discussed that Tom Brown and Anwar Knight have been ket go and not even allowing them to say “goodbye” to their loyal fans!!!! Disguseted. The cuts keep coming at Bell Media. Seems now with bell if you don’t meet a certain look but are mega talented you will no longer make the cut. Post a comment! I’ve listened for decades. Bell media your an absolute disgrace !!! Bell Media has cut staff and reduced on-air broadcasting roles as part of a “streamlined operating structure” that will impact several of its staple news outlets across Canada. What a shame .i will stop watching their news at 6.00 pm . You did not even let him say good bye to all of his supporters. I find that occasionally, I don’t bother turning back to the 1010 for morning shows, either. I’ve literally heard of people saying they are stopping watching CTV due to this. I was thinking they were just taking a break.Shameful, those two guys were so interesting and motivating. Mark F. NO PHONE .no internet no satellite. I am done with Bell Media. I have watch Tom and Anwar for years. Welcome to the Newstalk1010 Fan Page! I stopped listening since COVID because I no longer commute, but they were already on the decline for years. I was shocked to hear that CTVs Tom Brown and Anwar Knight have been let go from Bell Media. Seems to be a rotating crew of late. Big mistake! First Up – A GoLoud Original By Newstalk. A fresh round of job cuts at Bell Media is claiming some high-profile casualties, ... Toronto CFRB-Newstalk 1010 personality Mike Toth. We thought maybe he’s away on sick leave. Tom is such a colourful, jovial and down-to-earth character who clearly enjoys his work. No more CTV on our television. Bell Media cuts hit Toronto stations and jobs nationwide (updated) By Steve Faguy. They have lost us! — Amber Gero (@AGero) August 14, 2014. I guess toy mountain will end without tom. The past 10 years, I’ve enjoyed Newstalk 1010 all day while I work and, often, I've listened on evenings and weekends as well. It has been established that Eatons went into decline after giving up the Santa Claus Parade. I will never watch anything to do with bell media again. So interesting to see these opinions! This appears to just be corporate greed, and nothing to do with journalism and ethics. I agree about the attraction of keeping up with the local news. NEWSTALK 1010 - Toronto, Canada - Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, and podcasts. Have known Tom – not well – on and off over the years – and – do not know Anwar personally. Here's Tom Brown's biography from the CTV News site. what happened to last man in first man out, or do they prefer a pretty little blonde, just disgraceful. I have stopped watching ctv . Both of their positive outlooks were particularly heart warming in such a tough year. First Up-29th March 2021. Just to make sure you know that Bell is slashing many, many radio and tv stations across the country. We are sorry for both of them, and others who were let go, to be treated so badly when they have given so much energy and professionalism to the show. 29 Mar 2021. It is a great loss to the GTA. Never will. Hope Global or someone else hires him. So if Bell and/or CTV cannot show allegiance to their employees, why in the hell should we the audience, who have grown with these people continue to support Bell /CTV. I now spell “bell” with a small insignificant b. Shameless. Jim Richards, Barb DiGiulio, Ted Woloshyn, Entire News Team Part of NEWSTALK 1010 Cuts By Toronto Mike • Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 • 42 Comments Bell Media is a federally regulated company who just received $122 million in federal government pandemic labour subsidies. I have also switched to Golbal News. Are they a bunch of idiots? comment; share; save; hide. Prior to joining Newstalk 1010, Macko worked at 680 News, Q107 and AM640 according to her profile on the Seneca College website where … The past 10 years, I’ve enjoyed Newstalk 1010 all day while I work and, often, I've listened on evenings and weekends as well. 00:00:00. Why Tom ? Here is a summary collected from many sources by media scribbler Steve Faguy. These two men were outstanding meteorologists who always made their show interesting with their knowledge, personalities and interest in making a difference..I loved seeing Tom do his toy mountain drive and seeing Anwar on his daily noon trips to very interesting places that one could visit. Great chapter in my career came to an end-part of 100s of Bell Media cuts. I can’t believe you laid off Tom Brown. The so called management should be cut first very like the bell is top heavy. Think I am going to have to try one of the other Toronto stations to get my daily news fix. Did you give Michelle the boot too ? I cannot imagine anyone else ‘doing’ Toy Mountain, and maybe CFTO wanted to drop that, but could have done so without dropping such a talented weather specialist. They have brought so much light to the station. I’m better for it. “HUGE MISTAKE”. They were the best weather team on CTV or on any TV station. Hence I am currently listening to CBC or local music stations. By Jacob Lorinc. But now they’ve dumped the personalities that made radio interesting and I find I simply can’t bear to listen any longer. Tom brown and Anwar were staples of ctv. Special Tom is a Star. 179 Likes, 38 Comments - NEWSTALK 1010 (@newstalk1010) on Instagram: “Ontario Premier Doug Ford dropped by NEWSTALK 1010 this morning to react to ETFO's 98% in-favour-of…” I THINK THIS IS A BIG MISTAKE & Am very sad. 6,672 talking about this. Used to like John Moore. Shame on you Bell Media. Bell has totally ruined our St.Catharines radio station, nowMove Niagara. I They are the best. Did the top executives or board members at give up a dime? There is no way anyone can do a better job with toy mountain. They're the two on-screen dismissals I'm aware of, but the vast majority of cuts are to people who work behind the scenes. Having worked for large bloated corporations that are so out-of-touch with their customers that some bean counter’s calculations or a random vice-president-of-idiocy can inadvertently ruin a product and alienate customers and have no idea of the damage they’ve done. These two fella’s brought a smile to an otherwise, gloomy year. My husband and I just realized Tom and Anwar were gone. So now I listen to two of the morning hosts. I'm sure he'll find something else. Just after 10 a.m., OPP were called to a two vehicle collision on Line 44. So sad that I had to learn about the terminations of Tom Brown and Anwar Knight by searching on line. so disgusted . Bell should be ashamed of themselves. All Bell services are hereby, cancelled. A fresh round of job cuts at Bell Media is claiming some high-profile casualties, ... Toronto CFRB-Newstalk 1010 personality Mike Toth. Take some of those high salaries from the CEO and others and keep the true people that bring the news and weather. Cuts in other parts of the country will be announced through the week. Thanks. I suppose I could also take this opportunity to ask if anybody here might recommend any other talk radio stations? Download newstalk 1010 toronto Radio App for free and enjoy now with good music and the best radio programming with the stationnewstalk 1010 and many more all live music for free and online, enjoy newstalk 1010 toronto Radio App completely free and without cuts on the internet music and programming so you are in touch with your transmitternewstalk 1010 and many more and we will … Extremely upset about this!! CTV is going the way of the USA and we certainly don’t need that kind of news reporting. According to one former employee, laid off on Tuesday, Newstalk 1010 is … Toggle navigation. I’m shocked and disheartened at the dismissal of Tom Brown and Anwar Knight. 00:00:00. for their excellent work. We will not be tuning in to CTV from now on and we will also be dismissing Bell services from our home. Video. Thanks for all the memories! Jobs … XM and podcasts have been whittling away for years. He gave world weather and he letvyou understand what was happening across Canada and the U.S.A. that was influencing our weather.. Bell media started with the sports department 2 years ago now the weather. My husband says that those who made this decision should look in the mirror and ask if it was right or wrong. Weekends on Newstalk 1010 are awful. Bell spokesperson Marc Choma told The Star on Tuesday it had made “programming changes”, affecting on-air jobs at radio stations such as Toronto’s Newstalk 1010 and Montreal’s CJAD 800. I will be getting my media information from other sources from now on. TSN co-host David Bastl. Might as well start with podcasts honestly. They will both be missed. Mike Bendixen (Newstalk 1010) Media Apr 13, 2018 by Bill King Comments. NEWSTALK 1010 is Toronto's source for breaking news, traffic and weather. 2 ½ yrs as a news anchor @Newstalk1010, working w best in the biz, pushed me in ways no other newsroom has. I guess I’ll just keep on listening to music and CBC. Every noon we were waiting to see AnwR and his weTher cast and what other good additional ifo he puts in. We looked forward to Anwar,s presentation each day at noon because he brought warmth and professionalism into our living room every lunchtime. Gave up all Bell products years ago because of their misleading procedures and various fees. Wonder where he'll pop up next. The Newstalk 1010 team visited GLB on Saturday October 14th to brew up an In-Depth and Interactive IPA that will be launched in November. I’ve been loyal to ctv for decades, but the loss of Tom and Anwar caps it for me. “Thanks for your contribution”. Interview on Newstalk 1010 about the Think Fitness, 'Drop the Last 007' program and classes. I haven’t been always happy with the changes they’ve made (like having the show hosts do commercials) but this time it’s like they broke me. Shame on him! Humane treatment of your employees means much more. Bell Media - Newstalk 1010 cuts: Messing up talk radio. I don’t understand why they were let go when you still have a weather person. I don’t always agree with them, but I listen. Bell Media’s mass layoff campaign, which began Monday (Feb 1) in Montreal, continued Tuesday and Wednesday with layoffs at various Toronto operations, hitting Newstalk 1010 (CFRB), and cuts in other markets across the country. Bell Media cuts more than 200 jobs at stations including Newstalk 1010 and CJAD 800. The latest Podcasts from Newstalk. Discussion. I DISAGREE. Hopefully the other channels will pick them soon. One of the reasons I listen to the news is because I enjoy both Anwar Knight and Tom Brown. Tom and Anwar will be missed by the viewers of the CTV news, and many viewers are now looking elsewhere for their news and other services. Keep those comments coming. I agree with the posters who say John Tory “gives good radio”. Prior to joining Newstalk 1010, Macko worked at 680 News, Q107 and AM640 according to her profile on the Seneca College website where she teaches. Anwar’s thank you message to his viewers was posted on his Facebook account: I applaud those who are boycotting CTV, and hence Bell; MAY follow suit as I do find some of the new faces far less professional: and I was trained in tv a million years ago!! 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