CityNews 680: 30 Years in the Rearview
In a constantly changing world, there has been one constant in Toronto: 680 NEWS. As the iconic Toronto brand marks 30 years of service, we go back 30 years to look back at the stories that shaped a city.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2023
A last glance in the rear-view mirror and looking ahead to the news horizon
Covering the years 2018 to now, the podcast looks at some of the next-generation broadcasters at 680, how we find and develop talent, some of the big stories including the Yonge Street Van attack and…
Bullet hole in a reporter's coat, Rob Ford and entertaining voices
This episode of CityNews 680: 30 Years in the Rearview Mirror focuses on a devastating day on Parliament Hill and dives into the Rob Ford era at City Hall. Plus, we look back at how 680 has entertain…
Setting sales in stormy weather, Gordon Lightfoot, and the early morning reign
Covering the years 2008 to 2012, this episode talks about some of the major news events including the Sunrise Propane explosion of 2008 and how Gordon Lightfoot cleared up one of his own death hoaxes…
Traffic and Weather Together on the Ones
This episode focuses on the SARS outbreak and the fallout in Toronto, and digs deeper into something you've heard millions of times on CityNews 680: "traffic and weather together on the ones".
The Day The World Changed
9/11 was a defining moment for the world. Lives were changed, and nothing was ever the same. At 680 NEWS, it was a story that impacted us all and changed the way we reported the news and looked at …
Time for a Change 1993-1998
The story of CityNews 680 begins with music. Episode one of “CityNews 680: 30 Years in the Rearview” details the history of CFTR’s metamorphosis from all hits radio to all news radio. We meet some …