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CITYTV is ending its long-running morning show, Breakfast Television, and replacing it with a televised version of radio station 92 Citi FM's morning program.

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CITYTV is ending its long-running morning show, Breakfast Television, and replacing it with a televised version of radio station 92 Citi FM’s morning program.

Wheeler in the Morning will air weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Citytv. It will be hosted by Dave Wheeler and his radio team of Phil Aubrey and Rena Jae, and feature Citytv personalities Drew Kozub and Jenna Khan.

According to a spokesman for parent company Rogers Communications, the elimination of Breakfast Television will result in 14 layoffs. Eleven other Citytv employees will be relocated to other positions within the company.

The new TV show begins Monday and will also be streamed live online. The radio show Wheeler in the Morning with Philly and Rena will continue to be broadcast in its familiar 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. slot on 92 Citi FM.

— staff

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