Bell Media’s CTV News Channel has unveiled a new look and added programs to its lineup, as the channel begins production in HD for the first time.

CTV News Channel Express airs weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon and weekends from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., offering a mix of news and information presented in an informal and conversational format, and is the programming backbone of the schedule, according to a Bell Media representative.

Direct, airing weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. with host Sandie Rinaldo (pictured), and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. with Marcia MacMillan, offers a more in-depth look at major stories of the day, including interviews with newsmakers and experts.

Power Play will air weekdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., talking about Canadian political news and highlighting the people and players on the scene.

The transformation also includes a new set, logo and on-screen graphics, reflecting “a larger evolution at CTV News Channel” and “continued investment and commitment to our news channel,” said Jack Fleischmann, VP, CTV News Channel and general manager, BNN, in a statement.

From Media in Canada