LaFlamme, 58, made the announcement “with a range of emotions” in a video posted to Twitter on Monday.
Speaking on the significance of the last three decades, LaFlamme said they’ve meant “everything” to her from reporting on “consequential events” like war, natural disasters, COVID-19, and the Olympics.
“This is a trust I have never taken for granted as a reporter and as an anchor,” LaFlamme said in the video, which has nearly 2 million views. “I am forever grateful to you such loyal viewers for sharing in the belief that news delivered with integrity and truth strengthens our democracy.”
She confessed that she didn’t see her journey coming to an end so quickly, saying, “I still thought I’d have a lot more time to tell more of the stories that impact our daily lives.”
Marking the video has her official “signoff,” she took time to “express my deepest gratitude to all of you, to my incredible colleagues for their unwavering support, my dear friends, and my loving family.”
Bell Media shared a release of their own addressing LaFlamme’s departure on Monday.
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“I am honoured to follow exemplary journalists, such as Lisa LaFlamme and Lloyd Robertson, who have had the privilege of anchoring this newscast and established it as a go-to source for current events. And I am excited to work with our outstanding and dedicated team in this new capacity,” said the Vancouver native.
Added Sachedina: “The daily connections we make with Canadians over the past six decades are built on a foundation of trusted journalism, fairness, balance and integrity. I look forward to upholding this, and continue delivering news that Canadians rely on.”
source: people.com
