https://simplecast.com 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. en Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:29:47 +0000 Mon, 4 Aug 2025 08:44:52 +0000 https://citynews-680.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c15bfd25-c591-4dad-8295-fc67b4b46a65/d20b1731-5e96-43af-8a62-8c8ba4912125/3000x3000/citynews-680-rearview-3000x3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://citynews-680.simplecast.com episodic 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. CityNews false https://feeds.simplecast.com/1ac8Km8S 680news, citynews, daily news, toronto, toronto history Mary Jubran mary.jubran@rci.rogers.com 5faa1272-f17a-4d6d-8c43-1651638bdbd6 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 the impact of Covid-19. 

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:29:47 +0000 mary.jubran@rci.rogers.com (Mary Jubran) https://citynews-680.simplecast.com/episodes/a-last-glance-in-the-rear-view-mirror-and-looking-ahead-to-the-news-horizon-WWC9FaoE 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 the impact of Covid-19. 

]]> A last glance in the rear-view mirror and looking ahead to the news horizon Mary Jubran 00:57:51 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 the impact of Covid-19. 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 the impact of Covid-19. false full 6 d4bc86d1-67ce-4b58-a62a-a7ff51aa5180 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 entertained you over the past 30 years.

]]> Wed, 5 Jul 2023 15:41:52 +0000 mary.jubran@rci.rogers.com (Mary Jubran) https://citynews-680.simplecast.com/episodes/bullet-hole-in-a-reporters-coat-rob-ford-and-entertaining-voices-mv3B_tn7 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 entertained you over the past 30 years.

]]> Bullet hole in a reporter's coat, Rob Ford and entertaining voices Mary Jubran 00:56:36 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 entertained you over the past 30 years. 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 entertained you over the past 30 years. false full 5 59de2edc-ac3d-4213-91a7-b243e5681270 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.  Plus, we examine some of the lighter moments at CityNews 680.  

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 mary.jubran@rci.rogers.com (Mary Jubran) https://citynews-680.simplecast.com/episodes/setting-sales-in-stormy-weather-gordon-lightfoot-and-the-early-morning-reign-xP1DUjGZ 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.  Plus, we examine some of the lighter moments at CityNews 680.  

]]> Setting sales in stormy weather, Gordon Lightfoot, and the early morning reign Mary Jubran 01:01:35 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. Plus, we examine some of the lighter moments at CityNews 680. 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. Plus, we examine some of the lighter moments at CityNews 680. false full 4 f8f25b61-7b64-4089-aa80-82236d96eb1e 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".

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:24:59 +0000 mary.jubran@rci.rogers.com (Mary Jubran) https://citynews-680.simplecast.com/episodes/traffic-and-weather-together-on-the-ones-gUtCmC9b 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".

]]> Traffic and Weather Together on the Ones Mary Jubran 01:09:22 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". 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". false full 3 a19fc4ae-b9c9-4ea1-ab9e-e1d87ad7f302 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 the world.  Covering the years of 1999 to 2004, this episode of “CityNews 680: 30 Years in the Rearview” looks at the impact of 9/11 and how it changed everything.   

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 mary.jubran@rci.rogers.com (Mary Jubran) https://citynews-680.simplecast.com/episodes/the-day-the-world-changed-jydhOni9 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 the world.  Covering the years of 1999 to 2004, this episode of “CityNews 680: 30 Years in the Rearview” looks at the impact of 9/11 and how it changed everything.   

]]> The Day The World Changed Mary Jubran 01:05:11 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 the world. Covering the years of 1999 to 2004, this episode of “CityNews 680: 30 Years in the Rearview” looks at the impact of 9/11 and how it changed everything. 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 the world. Covering the years of 1999 to 2004, this episode of “CityNews 680: 30 Years in the Rearview” looks at the impact of 9/11 and how it changed everything. false full 2 75ba05ca-f4a2-4b65-8d4e-a03a488188cd 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 of the seminal voices from the early days of the all news era and hear about how the radio station changed the way we talk about breaking news, traffic and weather in Toronto.  

]]> Wed, 7 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 mary.jubran@rci.rogers.com (Mary Jubran) https://citynews-680.simplecast.com/episodes/time-for-a-change-1993-1998-6T3YLs4R 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 of the seminal voices from the early days of the all news era and hear about how the radio station changed the way we talk about breaking news, traffic and weather in Toronto.  

]]> Time for a Change 1993-1998 Mary Jubran 01:08:00 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 of the seminal voices from the early days of the all news era and hear about how the radio station changed the way we talk about breaking news, traffic and weather in Toronto. 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 of the seminal voices from the early days of the all news era and hear about how the radio station changed the way we talk about breaking news, traffic and weather in Toronto. false full 1