A Television Victoria moving ahead with new morning show hirings

Word is out that new hires are done ahead of September launch of A's new morning show

Current dayside reporters Erick Thompson and Astrid Braunschmidt move to morning side. Joining them is new hire Maggie Cox from CFJC Kamloops

Producing morning news is new hire Raina Delisle, formerly with CITY TV Vancouver.

Producer - director Kathy Donnely, crosses the street from CHEK where she was/is  on air Director for News.

In addition - three cameras positions , a TD, live eye, PA , audio, and tape editor.


Launch sometime in early September

Astrid is a stunner, Maggie is gorgeous, and Erick is the luckiest man in TV.  (the thorn between roses)

Good luck to this new show...

Best of luck   To them   I used to watch  instead  Dave & simi

Hopefully the show will be a success.  However, I think Erick will need to lighten up and relax a bit.  He comes across as being far too serious and when he's anchored the evening news (when Hudson Mack is away), his attempts at small talk on the set are not very effective.

The earlier version of A Channel morning show was pretty good morning tv. I think they'll do well. They're all pros over there.

The previous offering was good and I was a loyal watcher, but it had everything to do with the very talented Bruce Williams and they should move the show back to Nanaimo if that what it takes to get Bruce back onboard.

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Hopefully the show will be a success.  However, I think Erick will need to lighten up and relax a bit.  He comes across as being far too serious and when he's anchored the evening news (when Hudson Mack is away), his attempts at small talk on the set are not very effective.

In his defence, I think he is capable of doing that. He interviewed me once and I was shocked to hear and see him cuss (after successfully getting rid of some guy that was heckling him and wasting his and the cameraman's time).

whatever they decided to do, I wish them all the best of luck to all the new hires! just make sure to save up a couple of bucks, incase the bean counters back east decide to axe the new product.

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incase the bean counters back east decide to axe the new product

...not 'in case'.... WHEN the bean counter decide to axe the new product.

Their expectations must be low. What's changed since the last time the show was on the air, other than doing it cheaper?

Anyone catch the 'first' show today?

I did.  Eric Thompson does not fit.
Bring Bruce Williams back!

I watched again this morning with my wife.
My wife said no smiling, things seem to be going nowhere.
My point still stands:  Eric out, bring in Bruce Williams.
Anyone else watch the morning show?

Smile Eric your on camera

I love the Dodd's Furniture ads!