Citytv may be saying goodbye to its iconic building in the heart of downtown, but its legacy pulses through the very soul of Toronto, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s vibrant culture.
Over the weekend, CityNews bid a heartfelt farewell to its studios at 33 Dundas Street East, where it called home for 16 years. There, the network provided an up-close look at the city, breathing life into the personal stories of Torontonians and surrounding issues that affect them.
“A lot has happened in the 16 years since then. We’ve hosted premiers, prime ministers and mayors. We were live on election nights, covering the major moments in our country, province and city as they happened. We’ve also been able to welcome you, the viewer, into our home as part of Doors Open Toronto,” long-time anchor and reporter Cynthia Mulligan narrated in the station’s final broadcast from 33 Dundas on Saturday.
“Yes, we’re moving, but we’re taking our history with us…. and we will cherish the legacies of the people who helped make CityNews what it is today.”
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Citytv newscaster Melanie Ng shared nostalgic moments from her time at the 33 Dundas building via Instagram.
Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai echoed similar sentiments on her Instagram, noting that while she’ll always have memories of the building, it’s the positive energy of her coworkers that “makes coming into work every day a joy.”
Weathercaster Frank Ferragine took to X on his last morning at the Citytv space, sharing a last look at the studio.
BT last day at 33 Dundas St E studio! Monday brings on a new studio, a new building, a new show and some surprises too! @breakfasttv pic.twitter.com/CTZTUOfJy8
— Frankie Flowers (@FrankFerragine) March 14, 2025
The studio complex had been built in 2004, originally home to Olympic Spirit Toronto, an Olympic-themed entertainment attraction, until 2006. In September 2009, the 43,000-square-foot space opened as the headquarters for Citytv and OMNI Television, shortly after a media division that saw Rogers-owned companies splitting from Bell Media stations. This resulted in Citytv leaving its previous placement at 299 Queen West, one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city known to host channels like CP24 and MuchMusic.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
The station first went on air in September 1972 from its studios at 99 Queen Street East, a location that once housed the now defunct Electric Circus nightclub. CHUM Limited, its owners at the time, envisioned a local channel that would target a more youthful and urban audience, offering more contemporary programming, according to media reports.
Making the move to 299 Queen West in 1987, the station executed that vision, with iconic Toronto staples like daily talk show CityLine (first hosted by Dini Petty), Speakers’ Corner, and Electric Circus, a dance show with a name inspired by Citytv’s first location.
Citytv and OMNI Television have now moved their operations to the Rogers Building at 333 Bloor St. E., near Mount Pleasant Rd., joining sister stations and networks like SportsNet and CHFI.
Citytv’s departure from the downtown core marks the end of an era, but its heart continues to live on in Toronto’s cultural fabric. The station’s 16 years at Yonge and Dundas remains a testament to its commitment to the people of Toronto, filled with pivotal moments in the city’s history, where it captured and shared the stories of Torontonians, celebrated local events, and provided a platform for the community to connect.
The move to the Rogers Building, alongside other prominent stations, marks a new chapter for Citytv, but its connection to the heart of Toronto is undeniable, and the legacy will endure for years to come.
