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Amber LeBlanc

News Director

About Amber

My time at 680 NEWS started in May 2010 as an overnight anchor learning what we call “the news wheel.” It was an awesome experience complete with lots of breaking news and very early morning conversations with police officers about how awesome coffee is. In November 2011, I was lucky enough to have been given the responsibility of editing the 680 NEWS morning show, which meant getting up at the crack of ridiculous to come in to find, line-up and help write the newscasts for Paul Cook and Catherine Jette. It was amazing to be part of this team — working with people who truly have passion for their work. In February of 2018, I was promoted to News Director, where I get to work with all of our incredible broadcasters to help provide you the information you need to navigate your day. If you’re thinking of becoming a journalist I’d recommend the program at Fanshawe College in London; I graduated in 1998 and I don’t think I’d be at 680 NEWS without my training there. I also have my honours B.A. in German Literature from Dalhousie University in Halifax, where I lived for 10 years. (Honourary Maritimer) On behalf of everyone at 680 NEWS, thank you for listening and making us a part of your life!

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TIFF, charity events take the spotlight this weekend in Toronto
TIFF, charity events take the spotlight this weekend in Toronto

Hollywood stars, film aficionados, star-gazers and international media are once again descending on the city for the annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which sets the stage for the upcoming...
Labour Day long weekend: Air show, what's open and closed, TTC closure
Labour Day long weekend: Air show, what's open and closed, TTC closure

It's the last long weekend of the summer, and with that in mind, it's time to make the most of every moment of it. The Labour Day long weekend is a busy one for many families as children head back...
Baseball tournament in Leaside girl's memory among weekend events
Baseball tournament in Leaside girl's memory among weekend events

As summer winds down, many of the events this weekend are being held outdoors to soak up every moment of what the season has to offer. From a special baseball tournament to an arts and crafts fair to a...
It's CNE time in Toronto, amid a jam-packed event-filled weekend
It's CNE time in Toronto, amid a jam-packed event-filled weekend

One of the last hurrahs of the summer is upon us. The Canadian National Exhibition gets underway on Friday, and for many, it is the highlight of the season. Aside from The Ex, there are plenty of other...
Food festivals top the weekend, plan for partial subway closure
Food festivals top the weekend, plan for partial subway closure

Making the most of the outdoors is what summer in the city is all about. Each weekend, there is no shortage of fun in Toronto, from food and drink festivals to hobby cultivation and charity events. This...
Festival action this weekend in Toronto, but remember the subway closure
Festival action this weekend in Toronto, but remember the subway closure

From food, song and dance to yoga salutations and celebrating multiculturalism, there is a festival in every part of the city this weekend. If you are driving in town this weekend, a section of Danforth...
Rogers Cup serves up action this weekend; heads-up about TTC closures
Rogers Cup serves up action this weekend; heads-up about TTC closures

It's going to be an ace of a weekend as the Rogers Cup descends on Toronto starting on Saturday. This is also your last weekend to check out Summerlicious and the Beaches International Jazz Festival,...
Honda Indy one of several weekend events in Toronto
Honda Indy one of several weekend events in Toronto

Do you have a need for speed? If so, the Honda Indy is the place to be this weekend as high-speed machines zoom across Lake Shore Boulevard. If the Indy is not your thing, there are several other events...
Celebrate Canada Day with fireworks, Pride, but remember what's open and closed
Celebrate Canada Day with fireworks, Pride, but remember what's open and closed

Happy Canada Day! Canada is 149 years old on Friday, and what a birthday celebration it is going to be. For one thing, you finally have a three-day Canada Day long weekend after a long time. And secondly,...