CityLine
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CityLine is a television program
produced by Citytv
and Citytv Toronto
that offers advice and information from experts. Each show has a theme that changes daily. These include "Around the House," "Talk Tuesday," "Health and Parenting," "Home Day," and "Fashion Friday."
Originally hosted by Dini Petty
, the show was hosted by Marilyn Denis
between 1989 and May 23, 2008. Subsequent to Denis's departure to pursue current and future projects with CTV
and The Marilyn Denis Show
, a series of guest hosts were used, including Jessica Holmes
, Jennifer Valentyne
, Jody Vance
, Liz West, Dina Pugliese
, Christine Cardoso, Tracy Moore, Catherine Marion and Nalini Sharma.
The producers announced on October 17, 2008 that Tracy Moore had been selected as the program's new permanent host.
Prior to fall 2008, CityLine was aired live. However, CityLine is now taped in advance and then aired exactly a week from the date it was recorded. CityLine airs on all Citytv
stations across Canada, and formerly also aired on the A-Channel
network. It is currently managed by Rogers Communications Inc. under their Rogers Media Television brand.
CityLine revolves around regular Lifestyle Experts from chefs, to design, to decor, and they include many of the following personalities.
“CityLine is Canada's undisputed leader in daytime, lifestyle programming,” said Jordan Schwartz, Vice President, Lifestyle and Entertainment Production, Rogers Media. “Throughout its proud history, CityLine has launched many on-air careers, personalities and brands. As we move through the 2011/12 season, CityLine is stronger than ever. We know that our loyal viewers trust host Tracy Moore and the CityLine team to deliver the top experts, best guests, relevant topics and exciting shows.”
' s Fashion Fridays in May 2005. Ten aspiring models were selected from over 1,000 applicants and judged on live television. To promote the connection to America's Next Top Model
, CityLine invited ANTM stylist Jay Manuel
as a guest on the final episode.
The winner was decided by three high-profile fashion industry professionals, and influenced by an online vote open to the Canadian public. The judges were Elmer Olsen, head of Elmer Olsen Models, Ceri Marsh, editor of Fashion
magazine, and Lisa Rogers, one of Canada's first top international models and now a consultant on CityLine.
The winner, Lisa Caroline Leung, of Toronto, walked away with a modeling contract from Elmer Olsen Models, the chance to model on CityLine, a fashion shoot with fashion photographer Gabor Jurina and a spread in the 2005 summer issue of Fashion
magazine. Leung was the first multiracial
person to ever win any of the Top Model competitions or competition spin-offs.
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
produced by Citytv
Citytv
Citytv is a Canadian English language television system owned and operated by Rogers Communications under its Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. division...
and Citytv Toronto
CITY-TV
CITY-DT, Channel 57 , is a television station based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada owned and operated by Rogers Media...
that offers advice and information from experts. Each show has a theme that changes daily. These include "Around the House," "Talk Tuesday," "Health and Parenting," "Home Day," and "Fashion Friday."
Originally hosted by Dini Petty
Dini Petty
Dini Petty is a Canadian television and radio host.At 22, wearing a trademark pink jumpsuit and working for Toronto radio station CKEY, she became the first female traffic reporter to pilot her own helicopter...
, the show was hosted by Marilyn Denis
Marilyn Denis
Marilyn Denis is a Canadian television and radio personality. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, she grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and received a bachelors degree in radio, television and advertising from the University of Idaho. Denis frequently refers on air to her parents who reside in...
between 1989 and May 23, 2008. Subsequent to Denis's departure to pursue current and future projects with CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
and The Marilyn Denis Show
The Marilyn Denis Show
The Marilyn Denis Show is a Canadian daytime television talk show which debuted on January 10, 2011 on CTV and CTV Two . Hosted by Marilyn Denis, the show airs weekdays at 10 a.m. on CTV and 11 a.m...
, a series of guest hosts were used, including Jessica Holmes
Jessica Holmes
Jessica Holmes is a Canadian comedian and actress. She is best known for her work with the Royal Canadian Air Farce, which she joined in 2003. She is married to actor Scott Yaphe....
, Jennifer Valentyne
Jennifer Valentyne
Jennifer Elizabeth Valentyne is a Canadian television personality. She hosts the "Live Eye" segment and also fills in for Dina Pugliese as co-host on Breakfast Television, as well as filling in for Tracy Moore as host on CityLine which both air on Citytv Toronto.Jennifer has been with CITY-TV...
, Jody Vance
Jody Vance
Jody Vance is a Canadian sports anchor.Vance was previously a sport anchor on Rogers Sportsnet's Sportsnetnews. She began her broadcast career on CHRX, and then moved to CFMI-FM/CKNW as the assistant promotions director and on-air fill-in talent...
, Liz West, Dina Pugliese
Dina Pugliese
Dina Pugliese is an Canadian television personality, currently the co-host of Citytv Toronto's Breakfast Television. She joined the show in 2006, replacing Liza Fromer....
, Christine Cardoso, Tracy Moore, Catherine Marion and Nalini Sharma.
The producers announced on October 17, 2008 that Tracy Moore had been selected as the program's new permanent host.
Prior to fall 2008, CityLine was aired live. However, CityLine is now taped in advance and then aired exactly a week from the date it was recorded. CityLine airs on all Citytv
Citytv
Citytv is a Canadian English language television system owned and operated by Rogers Communications under its Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. division...
stations across Canada, and formerly also aired on the A-Channel
A-Channel (Craig Media)
A-Channel was a Canadian television system owned by Craig Media from 1997 to 2004 and CHUM Limited from 2004 to 2005. It consisted of Craig's television stations in Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton, and was the company's unsuccessful attempt to build a national network.CHUM Limited, which acquired...
network. It is currently managed by Rogers Communications Inc. under their Rogers Media Television brand.
Personalities
Host: Tracy MooreCityLine revolves around regular Lifestyle Experts from chefs, to design, to decor, and they include many of the following personalities.
- Anna OlsonAnna OlsonAnna Olson is a professionally trained pastry chef. She currently resides in the city of Welland, Ontario in the Niagara region of Ontario. She is the host of Fresh with Anna Olson on Food Network Canada. She was previously the host of Food Network Canada's Sugar and Kitchen...
- Arren Williams
- Bill RowleyBill RowleyWilliam Spencer "Bill" Rowley was an English footballer who played as goalkeeper for Stoke in the 1880s and 1890s, also making two appearances for England...
- Brian Gluckstein
- Claire Tansey
- Derek Selby
- Dino Dilio
- Dr. Joey Shulman
- Dr. Jordan Soll
- Dr. Karyn Gordon
- Dr. Stephen Mulholland, M.D., F.R.C.S. (C)
- Eric McClelland
- Frank FerragineFrank FerragineFrank Ferragine is currently the morning weatherman on Citytv's morning show Breakfast Television, and is the station's flower expert using the nickname Frankie Flowers....
- Grace Tartaglia
- Jackie Glass
- Jason Parsons
- Karen Sealy
- Kimberley Seldon
- Kirk Brierley
- Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault
- Lisa RogersLisa RogersLisa Rogers is a Welsh television presenter and occasional actress. She has appeared in films, television programmes, theatre and radio.-Early life:...
- Lynn Spence
- Mairlyn Smith
- Marjory Dixon
- Mary Dobson
- Massimo CapraMassimo CapraMassimo Capra is a restaurant consultant and celebrity chef based in Toronto, Canada. He is known for his appearances on City Line, and the Food Network show, Restaurant Makeover, which is seen in over sixteen countries worldwide....
- Maurice Fiorio
- Michael Bonacini
- Nanny Robina
- Randy Feltis
- Sandra Pittana
- Sharon Grech
- Shawn GibsonShawn GibsonU.S. Army Staff Sergeant Shawn Gibson of the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division is one of three US soldiers for whom a Spanish court issued an international arrest warrant citing the murder of Telecinco cameraman José Couso in April 2003.The 38-year old Gibson was commanding an M1 Abrams tank, when he...
- Stacy McLennan
- Tamara Robbins Griffith
- Winston Sih
- Yanic Simard
Canada's #1 Canadian Daytime Show For Women
According to a press release on November 18, 2011, "BBM data confirms that CityLine is the #1 Canadian daytime show for women in the key F25-54 and F18-49 demos, besting competitors The Marilyn Denis Show (CTV) and Steven and Chris (CBC) in all key markets across Canada. Combined across all markets, CityLine outperforms The Marilyn Denis Show (CTV) and Steven and Chris (CBC) by 175% and 252% (F25-54) and by 182% and 231% (F18-49), respectively. BBM data also confirms that CityLine viewers are younger with higher household incomes than the direct competition. CityLine airs Monday to Friday at 9 a.m. ET/PT."“CityLine is Canada's undisputed leader in daytime, lifestyle programming,” said Jordan Schwartz, Vice President, Lifestyle and Entertainment Production, Rogers Media. “Throughout its proud history, CityLine has launched many on-air careers, personalities and brands. As we move through the 2011/12 season, CityLine is stronger than ever. We know that our loyal viewers trust host Tracy Moore and the CityLine team to deliver the top experts, best guests, relevant topics and exciting shows.”
Toronto's Next Top Model
Toronto's Next Top Model was broadcast as a segment on CityLineAmerica's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
, CityLine invited ANTM stylist Jay Manuel
Jay Manuel
Jay Manuel is a Canadian make-up artist, fashion photographer, and model. He is most recognizable as the director of photo shoots on the popular reality television show America's Next Top Model...
as a guest on the final episode.
The winner was decided by three high-profile fashion industry professionals, and influenced by an online vote open to the Canadian public. The judges were Elmer Olsen, head of Elmer Olsen Models, Ceri Marsh, editor of Fashion
Fashion (magazine)
Fashion is a Canadian fashion magazine published by St. Joseph Media. Established in 1977, it is currently based in Toronto , publishes 10 issues a year and has a total readership of 1.85 million .The magazine covers international, national and local fashion and beauty trends and news...
magazine, and Lisa Rogers, one of Canada's first top international models and now a consultant on CityLine.
The winner, Lisa Caroline Leung, of Toronto, walked away with a modeling contract from Elmer Olsen Models, the chance to model on CityLine, a fashion shoot with fashion photographer Gabor Jurina and a spread in the 2005 summer issue of Fashion
Fashion (magazine)
Fashion is a Canadian fashion magazine published by St. Joseph Media. Established in 1977, it is currently based in Toronto , publishes 10 issues a year and has a total readership of 1.85 million .The magazine covers international, national and local fashion and beauty trends and news...
magazine. Leung was the first multiracial
Multiracial
The terms multiracial and mixed-race describe people whose ancestries come from multiple races. Unlike the term biracial, which often is only used to refer to having parents or grandparents of two different races, the term multiracial may encompass biracial people but can also include people with...
person to ever win any of the Top Model competitions or competition spin-offs.