Weekly Special Coronavirus: The New Reality Begins Sunday, April 12 At 7 p.m. Local Time On Global
April 9, 2020
WEEKLY SPECIAL CORONAVIRUS: THE NEW REALITY BEGINS SUNDAY, APRIL 12 AT 7 p.m. LOCAL TIME ON GLOBAL
Global National Anchor Dawna Friesen Hosts the Global News Series
For Immediate Release
TORONTO, April 9, 2020 – With the crush of COVID-19 information, Global News is mobilizing to provide even more unprecedented coverage. Hosted by Global National anchor Dawna Friesen, Coronavirus: The New Reality is a broadcast that takes audiences behind the headlines, newsmakers and stories of the week for a deeper understanding of how their lives are changing. Reporting with honesty, integrity and compassion, the Global News team answers the public’s most pressing questions, providing information and context about the previous week while looking forward to the future, every Sunday at 7 p.m. locally on Global.
The primetime special reflects the spirit of Canadians and the path forward as a nation. Under extremely trying times, Coronavirus: The New Reality offers viewers an increased understanding of the pandemic. Featuring politicians, health care workers, well-known Canadians and everyday heroes, the program will provide a candid, relatable perspective on what it means to live in Canada in these extraordinary times.
“At a time when sharing credible information is more important than ever, Global News is proud to add more programming that offers valuable context,” said Kenton Boston, Vice President, National and Network News, Global News. “Coronavirus: The New Reality shares necessary updates, as well as uplifting stories of hope, to help communities remain safe, healthy and informed throughout the crisis.”
Stream Global anytime with the new Global TV App, available now on iOS, Android, Chromecast and at watch.globaltv.com. The network is also available through all major TV distributors, including: Shaw, Shaw Direct, Rogers, Bell, Videotron, Telus, Cogeco, Eastlink, SaskTel and the new STACKTV, streaming on Amazon Prime Video Channels. Get up-to-the-minute Global News information via TV, radio, globalnews.ca and canadatogether.com.
– 30 –
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Twitter: @GlobalTV @GlobalTV_PR @CorusPR
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalTV/
Instagram: @globaltv
Global is a Corus Entertainment Network.
About Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 34 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a suite of digital assets, animation software, technology and media services. Corus is an established creator of globally distributed content through Nelvana animation studio, Corus Studios, and children’s book publishing house Kids Can Press. The company also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, and lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada. Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV and Nickelodeon Canada, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX. Visit Corus at www.corusent.com.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Jamie Jensen
Communications, Global News & Corus Radio
416.593.2036
jamie.jensen@corusent.com
Rishma Govani
Senior Manager, Communications, Global News & Corus Radio
416.391.7361
rishma.govani@corusent.com
