Expanding its diverse array of multilingual news programming, OMNI Television today announced the addition of three national newscasts to bring Cantonese, Mandarin, and Punjabi-speaking viewers even closer to news that matters to these growing language communities five days a week. Launching Monday, Nov. 7, the new half-hour OMNI NEWS: Cantonese National Edition and OMNI NEWS: Mandarin National Edition shine a light on the day's most important news every Monday-Friday from a national and international perspective. The new half-hour OMNI NEWS: Punjabi National Edition launches Monday, Nov. 14.
The new national newscasts will focus on international stories of the day while expanding upon local stories at the heart of each region to ones of national interest across Canada. The regional newscasts following the national editions will continue to focus on local segments in each market following the day's news in sports, immigration, health, lifestyle, entertainment and regional weather.
Veteran broadcaster Stanley So hosts OMNI NEWS: Cantonese National Edition
"With the expansion of our acclaimed regional newscasts to the national level, we are connecting communities and cultivating a national voice" said Madeline Ziniak, National Vice President, OMNI Television. "Providing broader coverage of news and in-depth stories that matter most to our viewers once again demonstrates our commitment to programming reflective of Canada's diversity."
OMNI NEWS: Cantonese National Edition
With 30-plus years experience in Hong Kong and Canada, veteran broadcaster Stanley So and the OMNI NEWS: Cantonese National Edition news team bring viewers a comprehensive look at both national and international news from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong - including the latest in finance and weather every weeknight. OMNI NEWS: Cantonese National Edition examines national and international news from a community perspective. Key newscast content is available online shortly after broadcast at omninews.ca. Starting Monday, November 7, OMNI NEWS: Cantonese National Edition airs at 9pm ET on OMNI 2, 9pm MT on OMNI Alberta and 5pm PT on OMNI BC.
OMNI NEWS: Mandarin National Edition
Join anchor Wei Lee and the OMNI NEWS: Mandarin National Edition news team, Monday to Friday evenings providing the growing Mandarin community with daily coverage of national and international news in Mandarin. Featuring news from Mainland China and Taiwan, OMNI NEWS: Mandarin National Edition also brings viewers segments on weather and finance. Key newscast content is available online shortly after broadcast at omninews.ca. Starting Monday, November 7, OMNI NEWS: Mandarin National Edition airs at 5pm ET on OMNI 2, 9:30pm MT on OMNI Alberta and 8pm PT on OMNI BC.
OMNI NEWS: Punjabi National Edition
Hosted by Jasdip Wahla, OMNI NEWS: Punjabi National Edition provides coverage of major events in India and Pakistan, featuring local Punjabi news, both national and international news and weather, and reports on health, finance and entertainment affecting the Punjabi community. Key newscast content is available online shortly after broadcast at omninews.ca. Starting Monday, November 14, OMNI NEWS: Punjabi National Edition airs at 11pm ET on OMNI 2.