Audio samples & features
Hourly newscasts
are available every hour, 24 hours a day. This highly produced four-minute news package is the most listened-to newscast on commercial radio in Canada. It opens with an exciting sounder that's identifiable to your listeners and boosts your reputation as a credible news source. The package includes an optional breakaway cue at the 3:00 minute mark. The Canadian Press Broadcast Report offers the latest news from across Canada and around the world as well as the latest developments in sports.
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This 60-second news brief is available at 00:57 past the hour from 6:57 a.m. to 12:57 a.m. ET seven days a week.
Special reports on breaking news
When major news breaks, The Canadian Press provides frequent live, anchored reports. Keep your listeners on top of the story as it unfolds.
Business Minute
Three 60-second reports per day provide the top business developments and the latest market conditions.
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Sportstalk
One person's viewpoint on the hottest sports issues of the day in this thought-provoking 90-second commentary.
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Earth and Sky
A daily two-minute program offering listeners a chance to explore the world of science and nature without leaving their home, office or car.
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History Channel Minute
Hear exciting key events that come alive, along with historical figures that changed the world as we know it. These daily, fast-paced, 60-second features spotlight each date's most important events.
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Cybershake
Learn about the latest offerings from cyberspace. Computer geeks and greenhorns alike will find this 60-second report informative.
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Bill Diehl's Spotlight
Sit in with ABC's Bill Diehl as he speaks with the stars of film, television and music. Bill's 60-second report is always entertaining.
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ABC Movies.com
A 60-second report focusing on movies, videos and DVDs - what's hot, what's not, new releases and old favourites.
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Health and Medicine
Dr. Henry Fishman's popular 60-second report gives listeners a down-to-earth look at health issues affecting our lives.
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Medical Edge
This 60-second update offers listeners the latest medical developments from one of the world's most respected health institutions, the Mayo Clinic.
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Dick Smyth Commentary*
Only veteran broadcaster Dick Smyth can infuriate, amuse, cajole, enlighten and, surprisingly enough, empathize with listeners - all in 90 seconds.
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Paul Harvey News*
Broadcast legend Paul Harvey has said that he was raised in radio newsrooms. He has broadcast news to millions, built an active professional life and established himself as one of the foremost newsmen in the business.
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Paul Harvey's Rest of the Story*
Paul Harvey's Rest of the Story is a popular feature often consisting of a quaint "factual" story about American history, usually with the narrative's main character being a famous American.
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