Justin Chandler - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

I report on the Hamilton-Niagara region for Canada’s public broadcaster. From May 2020 to September 2023, I covered current affairs in Hamilton and Niagara for TVO. I produced short videos and appeared on The Agenda With Steve Paikin. From 2016 to 2022, I co-hosted Radio Free Krypton, a radio show/podcast about comics and the people who make them on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. From March 2018 to May 2020, I worked at CBC in Toronto. I worked as a reporter and/or producer for Cross Country Checkup, Day 6, The Current, As It Happens, CBC Music, CBC Arts and CBC’s Sirius XM department. From July 2016 to April 2022, I co-hosted and produced Radio Free Krypton, a weekly comic book radio show and podcast on CJRU 1280 AM. I managed the show and it's social media.

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• Know your riding - Canada Votes 2025: Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North

  By Justin Chandler Verified| CBC Hamilton Verified Know your riding — Canada Votes 2025: Flamborough—Glanbrook—Brant NorthNew | Justin Chandler | CBC News | Posted: April 13, 2025 8:00 AM | Last Updated: Just nowThe riding is about 20 per cent larger than last electionImage | Flamborough—Glanbrook—Brant North MapCaption: Flamborough—Glanbrook—Brant North encompasses a mix of rural, exurban and suburban regions. (Elections Canada)In the long-time Conservative riding of Flamborough—Glanbrook—Brant North, the former MP is seeking re-election.

  By Justin Chandler Verified · CBC Hamilton

  Apr. 13, 2025

• Hamilton Bike Share receives boost from city as councillors support increase in funding

  By Justin Chandler Verified| CBC Hamilton Verified Hamilton city councillors have voted to continue supporting Hamilton Bike Share and consider a funding increase in the 2026 and 2027 budget process. The vote at council's General Issues Committee passed 13-0 Wednesday. Members voted in favour of a city staff report recommending an increase next year of $258,000 for a total contribution of $744,000 to Hamilton Bike Share Inc. — the non-profit that operates the service.

  By Justin Chandler Verified · CBC Hamilton

  Apr. 10, 2025

• Canadian labour leaders want to know where parties stand on workers' rights this federal election | CBC News

  By Justin Chandler Verified| CBC Hamilton Verified For Burlington, Ont., letter carrier Tracey Langille, the right to strike will be on her mind when she goes to vote in the federal election. Langille is among about 55,000 striking Canada Post workers who returned to the job in December after the Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered an end to their roughly one-month strike. She's also president of Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Local 548, which represents about 1,600 members at 16 workplaces in the Hamilton area.

  By Justin Chandler Verified · CBC Hamilton

  Apr. 09, 2025

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CBC Hamilton

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), also known as Radio-Canada in French, is Canada's national public broadcaster. Established in 1936, it provides a wide range of broadcasting services across radio, television, and online platforms. The CBC aims to deliver Canadian content and counter the influence of American programming. CBC operates several radio networks, including CBC Radio One and CBC Music, and launched CBC Listen in 2019 to integrate its radio, music, and podcast offerings. Its television services include a variety of programming such as news, dramas, comedies, and documentaries, with a dedicated documentary channel for feature-length films. CBC News is one of the largest news operations in Canada, providing comprehensive news coverage across multiple platforms. The CBC also maintains websites for English and French content, offering access to news and programs. Its content includes documentaries, music channels, and a diverse range of podcasts. As a public service broadcaster funded by the Canadian government, CBC's services are available to the general public across Canada.