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Are they only cancelling this now, three days before NYE? Did they have entertainment and bookings lined up, or did they just quietly do nothing?
I’m assuming that they didn’t line it up, otherwise there would be a bunch of artists complaining on Twitter that their NYE gig just got cancelled. But I can’t find anything definitive.
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No american TV here. I’ll be in bed by 10, just like any other day. What’s the big deal about the new year? (Serious question, I never understood)
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I think you explained it much better here. I just don’t understand how multiculturalism is to blame.
Yeah, this looks like the exact opposite of multiculturism. The guys who preferentially don’t share a language with 95% of the population of the continent consume more local content than those who share a common language with 80% of the continent.
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What’s the big deal about Christmas or Valentine’s Day? Nothing, except that people enjoy the excuse to celebrate.
it’s an excuse for an occasion to get together with friends/family. that’s it.
I mean the government did just pass bill c11 which is supposed to force Canadian made content down our throats, so there’s that.
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That’s sad
That’s a shame, was planning on watching this year. I get it’s not everyones cup of tea, but I’m spending NYE with my mom who’s older and enjoys this sort of thing. Kind of a fun end-of-the-year variety show. I guess we’ll have to find something else, and I’d rather not watch something American.
How about the BBC? They switch to Big Ben bonging at midnight.
I could do that, but then we’d have to find something else to do for 8 hours until it’s midnight here lol
Yep, same. I’m not much of a party guy, but there’s no way I’m staying up that late doing nothing, and it’s a way to still participate.
If anyone has ideas, I’m all ears.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
“Unfortunately, CBC is not able to produce a live New Year’s Eve special this year due to financial pressures,” read a statement obtained by CBC News from CBC spokesperson Chuck Thompson and Kerry Kelly, senior manager of public relations English communications.
This year, CBC plans to air a new Just For Laughs special hosted by comedian Mae Martin on Sunday at 11 p.m. in most markets.
It will be followed at midnight by episodes of Comedy Night with Rick Mercer as the new year rolls in.
It’s a notable change for CBC, which has long been a reliable stop for viewers on the momentous night.
The New Year’s Eve program swept across the country’s time zones to feature musical performers on the ground in key cities.
The broadcaster announced early in December that it plans to cut 10 per cent of its workforce — about 600 union and non-union positions — and axe some programming as it copes with a potential $125 million budget shortfall.
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I guess it’s not a great advertising opportunity.
That’s really too bad
All the 70 year olds that still have cable will be disappointed, if they manage to stay up that late.
Darn now I won’t be able to watch an hours old recording of an outdoor concert from Toronto. New year’s eve will never be the same! /s
Been a few years since you watched it, yeah?
No way, I flipped it on last year just to complain!
You would think we would have bigger things to worry about than a concert, what with the climate breaking down, the economy being fucked, and housing and food being most of a paycheck.
Good point - all things the CBC is solely responsible for.
However, I’m forced to award you 50 000 demerits for taking time away from fixing the climate and economy to write that comment. Do better.
If only we had a way to communicate the greater need for action, instead of placating the masses with bullshit consumerism! Nah you right, I’m just a wet blanket. Happy new year! It will be one of the coldest of the rest of our lives!
I’m afraid I’m going to have to report this latest comment to the Ministry of Climate Collapse and Also the Economy Even Though Climate Collapse Is the Only Thing That Should Be On Everyone’s Minds.
Based and realism-pilled.
Thank you for your service
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I’m struggling to understand what exactly It is you wanted to communicate here.
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What? Climate collapse is the only thing that should be on everyone’s minds. We’re literally living through “don’t look up” lol.
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You’re right about one thing. Nobody cared about the forest fires this year. Off the charts
Yeah I was watching the fire reports this year, got within two kms maybe less but with city between. It was a nerve racking time seeing the evacuation notices so close. Going to work one day could see them burning across the lake with red glows and hoping it wouldn’t get closer, it jumped the lake though. A good reminder to have a go bag ready in case you were evacuated on short notice, definitely had the car filled and provisions in case they were needed. Maybe it was an overreaction with so many buildings between but rather be prepared.
It’s going to get worse before it gets better. The co2 emissions from forest fires aren’t counted towards Canada’s carbon footprint either, despite producing more greenhouse gases than Mexico’s economy. I think we’re doing too little too late, and we’re just seeing the dominos start to fall.
But yeah how dare they cancel new years >:(
