Instead, removing the longtime anchor reflects massive changes to traditional broadcasting in Canada, he says
“The narrative has been that Lisa’s age, gender or grey hair played into the decision,” Mirko Bibic, president and CEO of BCE Inc. & Bell Canada, wrote in a LinkedIn post.Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
“The days when viewers wait until 11 p.m. to get their news are gone,” Bibic said. “While some may resist change, it is necessary and we need to confront this … Bell Media needs to provide our journalists with the resources they need on all platforms where news is consumed.”Article content Melling has been the subject of “various allegations” and is on leave pending the outcome of a workplace review, Bibic said.
“Any necessary changes that become evident will be implemented swiftly to ensure a respectful, unified workplace.”
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